AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDiocese Anniversary: Catechists in the Cook Islands will be honoured as the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga kicks off its 60th anniversary celebrations, with Bishop Denis George Browne’s service to Niue and the Cook Islands highlighted. Regional Diplomacy: India and Papua New Guinea reviewed their bilateral ties across development, politics, trade and culture, agreeing to deepen cooperation and meet again in Port Moresby. Pacific Peace Call: Pacific Islands Forum leaders renewed calls for global peace under the “Ocean of Peace” declaration, warning rising fuel costs are hitting small states hard. Climate & Energy: 350.org Pacific Climate Warriors urged more governments to back the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Bonn climate talks, as fuel shocks expose the region’s dependence on imported oil. Niue Culture: A Niuean-Māori tattoo practitioner is running a tātatau art workshop this Thursday to document stories and traditions for future generations. Security & Fisheries: NZ Defence Force support helped Cook Islands maritime patrols in May, including fisheries enforcement and air searches after patrols in Niue’s EEZ. Sports & Community: A 13-year-old Tongan-Niuean basketball player has been selected for a tournament in America and is seeking community funding to cover costs.
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