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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: IOM Micronesia By Christopher Cottrell July 30, 2026, Federated States of Micronesia__ The US Embassy Kolonia in the Federated States of Micronesia supported World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with the International Organization of Migration (IOM), Micronesia, and the local FSM Anti-human Trafficking Program. This year’s theme of “Trapped behind a scam” tackles human trafficking online as transnational …

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 …