AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCommonwealth Games arrival: Team Cook Islands athletes have begun landing in Glasgow, with lawn bowls player Jason Lindsay saying they’re “exhausted” but “can’t wait” for the Games, after a welcome featuring bagpipes, Highland dancers and the mascot Finnie. Team Cook Islands heads to Glasgow: Chef de mission Mark Short says the delegation is well-prepared after strong Pacific Mini Games form, aiming to build on the Cook Islands’ Commonwealth Games medal record. Cook Islands election politics: Former finance secretary Sholan Ivaiti is contesting the Titikaveka seat, while health advocate Chris Denny is running for the Progressive Party; columnist Thomas Wynne also calls for electoral roll updates ahead of the August 12 vote. Health and safety: Women across the islands are being urged to book mammograms as the 2026 Breast Screening Programme starts; meanwhile, Cook Islands authorities say H5N1 risk remains low after detection in New Zealand. Environment and economy: A new ocean research voyage is mapping deep-sea conditions across the Cook Islands EEZ, as debate continues over deep-sea mining and its risks. Community and culture: Paradise Supplies marks 10 years in business, celebrating growth from a container operation to an online ordering platform.
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