AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAsian Games cricket warm-up: Japan’s brand-new Korogi Sports Park is hosting its first cricket event—East Asia-Pacific qualifiers for the 2028 men’s T20 World Cup—drawing curious locals who admit they don’t fully get the rules, but “it looks fun,” with Japan facing Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa, the Cook Islands, PNG and more. Ocean protection vs seabed minerals: Cook Islands PM Mark Brown says the country’s “sacred ocean” marine park bans big fishing and seabed mining, while stressing any minerals decision must be science-based; Kiribati meanwhile is pushing for stronger upstream action to tackle the plastic crisis. Cook Islands leadership and governance: A fresh debate is brewing around CINSF housing plans and calls for clearer member consultation, while police continue traffic enforcement amid ongoing concerns about drink-driving and careless riding. Regional sport spotlight: PNG’s Tony Ura powers the Barramundis with back-to-back big knocks, including a 49-run win over the Cook Islands at the T20 qualifier. Aviation milestone: Air Rarotonga’s first female pilot, Isabel Drollet Macdonald, is set to make history.
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