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World Cup Rugby League Dream: Valentine Holmes is finally set to wear the Cook Islands jersey at this year’s World Cup after injuries derailed his last two seasons, including a 2025 shoulder injury that pushed him into a coaching role with the Aitu. Faith & Leadership: Newly called General Authority Seventy Elder Hutch U. Fale credits mentors and family “moms everywhere” for shaping his service from opposite sides of the globe. Regional Partnerships: Central Province and the Cook Islands have renewed historic ties by signing a Sister Province Partnership Arrangement with PNG, aiming for cultural exchange, education, women’s empowerment, tourism, climate action and more. Sporting Momentum: Cook Islands swimmers and weightlifters keep stacking milestones at Oceania events in Suva, while PNG’s Barramundis’ Tony Ura posts big wins over the Cook Islands in T20 qualifier play. Arts & Community: A Cook Islands-born tenor, Ridge Ponini, is taking opera to the London stage, and dance sessions in Rarotonga are helping inclusive education students find confidence through movement.

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