Greater Pacific

Photo Sources: Pacific-Community By Christopher Cottrell Papeete, French Polynesia__ Pacific-Community (SPC) Director-General Dr Paula Vivili met with French Polynesia President Moetai Brotherson recently to discuss a range of critical activities. According to the SPC, these include, “climate action and ocean stewardship to food security, public health, and preparations for the 2027 Pacific Games, as well as the 4th Pacific Human Rights …

Photo Sources: New Zealand Parliament, Office of the President, Federated States of Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell July 29, 2026, Wellington, New Zealand/Federated States of Micronesia___Over 34 women political leaders from across the Pacific Islands region are gathering in Wellington, New Zealand this week for the “Tuākana-Teina, Whenua, Talanoa Wānanga – Women in Leadership” conference. According to a statement from the …

Photo Sources: Superyacht Australia , Tahiti Tourisme, Azul By Christopher Cottrell July 10, 2026, Papeete, French Polynesia__The recent Australia Tahiti Rendezvous superyacht show demonstrates huge interest in expanding luxury sailing across the Asia-Pacific—especially with President Moetai Brotherson’s announcement of expanding the region’s maritime protection area to 30% of the territory. In a statement, event organizers Superyacht Australia noted, “The announcement …

Photo Sources: Marshall Islands, Office of National Security, ALPACI-FAPf / Forces armées en Asie-Pacifique et en Polynésie française, France’s Permanent Secretary to the Pacific By Christopher Cottrell June 26, 2026, Arue, Tahiti, French Polynesia/Marshall Islands__The France Armed Forces in French Polynesia (FAFP) are in discussions with the Marshall Islands to include them in specialized training in their Pacific Academy, according to …