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French Polynesia’s legislature shows new shape, more divisions
The Territorial Assembly of French Polynesia has for the first time shown a new configuration during its first administrative sitting on Friday, following a...
French Polynesia urges Pacific to unite amid rising global tensions
French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson says growing global instability is a reminder that Pacific nations must strengthen cooperation within the region.
Speaking to PMN News...
Massive cocaine and meth haul seized on yacht in French Polynesia worth €331 million
Authorities in French Polynesia are claiming another "historic" drug haul for a total €331 million(US$383 million) street value.
The catch initially took place on 14...
French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls begins first official visit to French Polynesia
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls landed in French Polynesia on Wednesday (Tuesday local time) for his first official visit to the territory.
The one-week...
‘Playing gods with the cradle of life’: French Polynesia’s president issues warning over deep-sea...
French Polynesia’s president has issued a stark warning over the risks of deep-sea mining, saying it will be allowed in his territory “over my...
French Polynesia’s Moetai Brotherson on New Caledonia, deep sea mining and regional ties
By Nic Maclellan
As French diplomats worked the corridors at last week’s 53rd Pacific Islands Forum in Nuku’alofa, President of French Polynesia Moetai Brotherson...
French Polynesia hits Paris approach to New Caledonia
French Polynesia says France failed to heed warnings of unrest in New Caledonia and Paris needs to soften its diplomacy in the crisis-hit Pacific...
French Polynesian Kauli Vaast win gold at Paris Olympics Teahupo’o surfing
A day etched into Tahitian history thanks to the will and drive of 22-year-old, Kauli Vaast. No longer just a local hero – but...
French Polynesia’s Marquesas islands join UNESCO’s World Heritage list
French Polynesia's Marquesas islands are now part of UNESCO's World Heritage list.
The UN endorsement came as a result of the meeting of UNESCO's World...
French Polynesia President Brotherson advocates for Ocean Education and Sustainable Practices
The President of French Polynesia, Moetai Brotherson Monday emphasised the importance of sustainable development and traditional knowledge in preserving marine ecosystems.
“I find it very...
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Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery
Climate funding commitments grow but remain difficult to unlock at the pace Pacific island communities need, according to regional officials and development partners.
Despite more...
Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to ‘have some guts’ on independence vote
A prominent Bougainvillean MP believes Papua New Guinea's parliament will back the autonomous region's drive for independence.
Francesca Semoso, one of four Bougainvillean MPs in...
Amnesty International demands answers over Vakarisi death in military custody
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody, saying official accounts have been inconsistent and calling for...