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Polynesian leader’s group senior officials gather to progress Polynesian cooperation

Senior Officials of the Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) met in French Polynesia last week to advance discussions on formalising governance arrangements through the development of a PLG Charter.

Economy

First Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) Council Meeting in Cook Islands

Council members of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) from 16 Pacific States gathered in the Cook Islands for the first time for the fourth PASO Council Meeting on November 4-6.

Investment forum oversees assets of $100b

The two-day Pacific Islands Investment Forum (PIIF) opened on Tuesday serving as a platform for stakeholders across the Pacific Islands to gather, share insights, and work together on investment opportunities that can drive sustainable growth in the region. Together, the PIIF industry group of 20 Superannuation, Provident, Trust, and Sovereign Funds in 12 countries across […]

Economy


Tahiti sailors win 2024 Regatta in Raro

Sailors from Tahiti edged over Rarotonga, proving to be very competitive taking out first place in both the Lasers and the Optimist classes, winning the 2024 sailing challenge overall trophy.

Regional


Former PM Puna first Cook Islander elected to East-West Center Board

Former Cook Islands prime minister and secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been confirmed as the first Cook Islander appointed to the East-West Center Board of Governors based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Local


Airport offers support to Samoa amid CHOGM rush

The Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is open and ready to assist Samoa, which is hosting the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia this week.

Economy


Cook Islands rugby league players get a taste of Fijian politics

The Cook Islands rugby league teams in Fiji for the Pacific Championships Men’s and Women’s tournaments this Friday took a break from the field yesterday to visit the Parliament of Fiji in Suva.

Fiji


‘Understaffed’ Cook Islands Police assist Samoa with CHOGM security

The “understaffed” Cook Islands Police have sent two of their senior officers to Samoa to assist the country with hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) next week.

National


Panthers unbeaten at Papeete 7s

Tupapa Panthers finished day one of the Papeete Sevens tournament in Tahiti, French Polynesia, undefeated after three wins yesterday.

Regional


Fijian staff celebrate Independence Day with Cook Islands colleagues

Thirty Fijian national staff of Club Raro Resort in Rarotonga celebrated the independence of their homeland with their Cook Islands colleagues, showcasing Fijian culture, on Thursday.

Entertainment


Aussie swimmers soak up local culture at Cook Islands Games opening

A group of Australian swimmers from Bondi Beach, known as the “4 Seasons Swim”, have arrived in Rarotonga just in time for the 2024 Cook Islands Games. Fourteen swimmers from the visiting group arrived with the goal of swimming and experiencing the beautiful oceans of the Cook Islands. Last night, they were at the National […]

Australia


Raising awareness on gender-based violence

A representative from Punanga Tauturu Inc., the Cook Islands Women’s Counselling Centre, recently attended a regional training programme on Gender-Based Violence against Women and Girls/Children, gaining valuable knowledge and skills to combat gender-based violence in the local community.

Fiji


Fiji coup leader George Speight seems unlikely to seek political role - academic

A Fiji politics watcher doubts the 2000 coup frontman George Speight will seek to involve himself in Fijian politics, after being released from prison last week.

Fiji


Kiribati increasingly in thegrip of ‘authoritarianism’

Kiribati is becoming a one-party state while the delivery of basic services is near collapse, according to the opposition leader in the last parliament, Tessie Lambourne.

Kiribati


‘Netball is in our DNA’: Cook Islands hosts Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier

Netball Cook Islands is proudly hosting the 2024 Netball World Youth Cup Oceania Qualifier from September 16-21 in collaboration with the Oceania Netball federation.

Netball


Graham takes over as New Zealand High Commissioner to Cook Islands

The newly appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Catherine Graham, assumed the role yesterday taking over from Tui Dewes whose term came to an end on September 8.

Local


Pacific nations unite to combat cyber threats at regional meeting

The Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) is an operational cyber security network that plays a vital role in enhancing cyber security in the Pacific region.

National


Transformational changes needed for Pacific resilience: PM Brown

Cook Islands Prime Minister and former Forum Chair Mark Brown has called for transformational changes to achieve a resilient Pacific, urging Pacific leaders and partners to go beyond incremental solutions and embrace bold reforms to address key regional challenges outlined in the 2050 Strategy.

Pacific Islands


Water conference opens door to solutions

Cook Islands, hosting the 15th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference and Expo, has opened the door to various opportunities and solutions, which have proven timely given its current water crisis.

Environment


PM Brown passes Smaller Island States chair to Micronesia

Prime Minister Mark Brown handed over the chairmanship of the Smaller Island States (SIS) to the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, Wesley Simina, last week.

Federated States of Micronesia


DPM seeks regional support for water, wastewater issues

Cook Islands’ growing water crisis during dry spells, alongside other countries’ needs, are being addressed at the Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference, held this week Rarotonga.

Economy


PM Brown urges Pacific unity on deep-sea mining

Cook Islands Prime Minister and former chair of the Forum, Mark Brown is urging Pacific Island leaders to come together on a collective stance on deep-sea mining, ahead of a key talanoa session set for next month.

Environment


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