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Te-Ara Henderson Completes Prestigious Pacific Diplomatic Training Programme
Te-Ara Henderson Completes Prestigious Pacific Diplomatic Training Programme

Senior policy and legal officer Te-Ara Henderson, a familiar face from the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA), has returned home after successfully completing the second phase of his diplomatic training alongside fellow aspiring Pacific diplomats. The training was held across Suva, Fiji, and Apia, Samoa, from 10 to 24 March 2025.

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PM Brown urges Pacific unity on deep-sea mining
PM Brown urges Pacific unity on deep-sea mining

Cook Islands Prime Minister and former chair of the Forum, Mark Brown is urging Pacific Island leaders to come together on a collective stance on deep-sea mining, ahead of a key talanoa session set for next month.

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Te-Ara Henderson represents the Cook Islands at the 29th Session of the Council
Te-Ara Henderson represents the Cook Islands at the 29th Session of the Council

Te-Ara Henderson, Senior Policy and Legal Officer of the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) attended Part I of the 29th Session of the Council. The Council sessions are hosted three times a year at the headquarters of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Kingston, Jamaica. The Cook Islands is a member state and sponsoring state of an Exploration Licence in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.

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Rima Browne Explores the US Leadership Programme on behalf of the Cook Islands 
Rima Browne Explores the US Leadership Programme on behalf of the Cook Islands 

In a bid to bolster sustainable development and explore collaboration opportunities, representatives from the Cook Islands have actively participated in a recent International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) focused on "Sustainability and Economic Development in the Blue Economy."

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