AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSeabed Mining: A US company is seeking permits to mine a vast area of the Pacific under US law, outside the International Seabed Authority process. The application has not been approved, but Cook Islands groups warn it could affect ocean governance and Pacific states. Women’s Rights: Cook Islands representatives raised women’s rights and small-island concerns at a CEDAW exchange, amid calls to review marriage-age rules and pursue reforms. Parliamentary Accountability: The Opposition has opened an interim office after its former premises were designated for a Cabinet minister. A new column questions whether Parliament still gives opposition voices room to scrutinise power. Government Coordination: The Prime Minister has called for unified action across the public service, while Cook Islands and the Pacific Community have begun consultations on a five-year partnership.
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