AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoImmigration: A Sri Lankan woman says she has been stranded in the Cook Islands for three years, unable to secure a transit visa to return home. Her case highlights the consequences of immigration decisions across the region. Workforce Policy: Hospitality businesses are still waiting for a response to their proposal for a working-holiday visa, saying staffing shortages are affecting service as visitor numbers grow. Regional Security: The Cook Islands is calling for Pacific unity against transnational crime. Outer Islands: Prime Minister Mark Brown says the Pa Enua are central to development. Pacific Sovereignty: A regional expert warns that deep-sea mining arrangements could undermine island communities’ say over their waters and future choices.
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