Prime Minister Hon. Mark Brown has called on the Executive Officers (EOs) who lead island administration across the Pa Enua to help Government lift the pace of delivery, saying the outer islands must sit at the centre of the nation’s economic development. Speaking with EOs from the Northern and Southern Groups during last week’s EO…
The Cook Islands is taking part in the inaugural U.S.–Pacific Islands Conference of Police Ministers (COPMIN), under way in Los Angeles from 21 to 22 October 2026, bringing together Pacific police ministers, senior officials, law enforcement leaders and United States officials to strengthen cooperation against transnational organized crime and other emergent threats to peace and…
The Office of the Prime Minister, the Office of the Public Service Commissioner and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management have set out the evidence and next steps that will shape public sector priorities for the year ahead. The three agencies co-hosted the Public Sector Leaders Conference 2026 at Crown Beach Resort, Arorangi, on…
Prime Minister Hon. Mark Brown has called on the leaders of every government agency to work as one team to deliver for the people of the Cook Islands, opening the Public Sector Leaders Conference 2026 at Crown Beach Resort, Arorangi, yesterday. Held under the theme “Leading Beyond Boundaries through Collective Action”, the conference brought together…
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), working with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of New Zealand, delivered cyber safety awareness training for the Cook Islands public service last week. On Monday 5 October, Heads of Ministries and Agencies and agency IT leads took part in dedicated training sessions. Drop-in sessions for public servants…
Prime Minister Hon. Mark Brown has wrapped up a week at the Pacific Pre-COP31 in Tuvalu and Fiji with a message he says belongs as much to families at home as to the world’s leaders: the Pacific is not waiting to be told help is coming. “This was my first visit to Tuvalu, and standing on…
Prime Minister Statement, delivered in Fiji on Thursday 8 October I’ve served as Finance Minister of my country since 2010. I have been a GCF Champion during its last replenishment cycle, a PRF Champion since its inception, and a Pacific Islands Forum Political Champion for Climate Finance for several terms. I can speak from experience.…
Prime Minister Statement, delivered in Fiji on Tuesday 6 October Kia Orana, Talofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka. Prime Minister Rabuka and Prime Minister Teo – meitaki maata to your Governments and people for the warmth of their welcome and generous hospitality. Colleagues, what a privilege it is to finally welcome a PreCOP to the Pacific.…
Prime Minister Hon. Mark Brown will travel to Tuvalu and Fiji this week to represent the Cook Islands throughout the Pacific Pre-COP31 programme. Hosted by Australia, Fiji and Tuvalu, the meeting will bring together a broad cross-section of Pacific and international leaders and senior representatives ahead of the annual UN Climate Conference (COP31) in Antalya…