AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDengue Update: The Cook Islands has officially regained dengue-free status after 26 days without a recorded case, following the last positive dengue case on 28 April 2026 and the Ministry of Health’s declaration on 25 May. Sustainable Tourism & Waste: Te Ipukarea Society warns that rising visitor numbers—driven by new air links like Jetstar Brisbane and seasonal Christchurch–Rarotonga flights—could push tourism beyond the islands’ ability to manage plastic-heavy waste, citing beach litter findings from Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Aviation–Tourism Links: At ASPA81 in Rarotonga, the Pacific Tourism Organisation stressed closer coordination between tourism and airlines to support sustainable growth and improve regional connectivity for island economies. Climate Reporting Capacity: SPREP is backing a Pacific media workshop to strengthen weather and climate coverage, aiming to help communities prepare for intensifying extreme events. Maritime Safety: A heavy rain and ocean warning is in place for the Southern Group, with Aitutaki urged to prepare for flooding risks and rough southerly swells.
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