Pacific Officials Gather For 32nd SPREP Meeting

DCIM\101MEDIA\DJI_0768.JPG More than a hundred Pacific government officials, partners, donors and stakeholders are gathering in Apia, Samoa, next week to discuss strategic issues pertaining to the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment...

TOURISM TALANOA | Going beyond the postcard

THERE’S no doubt that Fiji has long mastered the art of postcard perfection. Our aquamarine waters, swaying palms and warm, friendly smiles have graced countless brochures and screens, captivating the hearts of visitors from around the world. But...

Man taken to court for camera on shared path in France

The camera was fixed “high up” and facing a right of way used by the entire neighbourhood msnobody/Shutterstock A man who installed a video surveillance camera overlooking a shared path near his property has been ordered to remove it by the...

Ponant Explorations expands offering in French Polynesia

Ponant Explorations Group has expanded its offering in French Polynesia with a brand-new travel experience aboard Le Jacques Cartier between October to December 2026 and January 2027. This entirely new approach is designed for travellers seeking...

Macron’s Military Push In Indo-Pacific: France Allocates €13B To Fortify Its Territories In ‘Hotly Contested’ Region

French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent tour of Southeast Asia, covering Vietnam (25–27 May), Indonesia (27–29 May), and Singapore (29–30 May), marked a major diplomatic initiative to deepen France’s strategic engagement in the Indo-Pacific....

Accor’s Perth Hotels Poised for Record-Breaking Spring and Summer

Accor hotels across Perth and regional Western Australia are on track to deliver one of their strongest years in recent memory, with occupancy levels running well ahead of 2024. Accor is the largest hotel operator in Western Australia, with 23...

PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ Le Jacques Cartier offers new adventures in French Polynesia

PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP announced the expansion of its offerings in French Polynesia through a slew of new voyages today, 1st July. The renowned experiential cruise company presents a brand-new travel experience aboard Le Jacques Cartier,...

Travel alert issued for travellers to 17 countries following 'one of biggest ever' earthquakes

The Foreign Office has today issued a warning for 17 countries, advising travellers to 'follow the advice of local authorities'. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded has hit Russia's far east, an 8.8-magnitude tremor that triggered...

Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting concludes

The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded on Tuesday in Honiara, with Ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories committing to urgent action to strengthen water and sanitation across the region. The...

SHIPPING TIMES | Uto ni Yalo sails to Honiara for Pacific Islands Forum meet

The Uto ni Yalo voyaging canoe, with a regional crew from Oceania, has left Suva for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Upon reaching Temotu, the crew will accompany the Taumako TePuke canoe to Honiara,...

Tourist Films Moment of Final Warning Siren Before Tsunami Hits Hawaii

A video of a woman who captured the moment the final warning siren went off in Honolulu before the tsunami hit has gone viral on TikTok. The video was posted on Wednesday by Caleen (@everythingcaleen), who is on vacation in Honolulu, staying at a...

Seabourn reveals entertainment roster for 2026 world cruise

Seabourn lifted the lid on its entertainment lineup for Seabourn Sojourn’s 2026 world cruise. The 129-day 'Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems' voyage will depart Long Beach, California on January 6, featuring Grammy-winning artists and theatrical...

The top-ranked 'secluded' honeymoon destinations for privacy-seeking newlyweds

After the wonderful whirlwind that comes with a wedding, couples heading off on their honeymoons are no doubt in search of a destination that will offer them peace as they unwind from the madness of their big day. Many will also be seeking...

Crown Princess launches new PLG online platform

The Crown Princess has officially launched the first-ever online platform for the Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) during a senior officials meeting in Nukuʻalofa. At the senior officials meeting last week in Nukuʻalofa, member governments of the...

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia reach ancestral home in French Polynesia

RAʻIĀTEA, French Polynesia (Island News) -- Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia made landfall on Wednesday, June 24 in French Polynesia. Polynesian Voyaging Society crews onboard the two traditional canoes were joined by crews on Tahiti's canoe Fa'afaite,...

Review: The Westin Bora Bora Resort and Spa, French Polynesia

Honeymooners, a once-in-a-lifetime blow-the-budget trip, or rich listers escaping from the hustle and bustle of daily life. First impressions: Bora Bora has long been my dream destination, and I desperately hoped it wouldn’t be a “never meet your...

Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: French Polynesia, a Model of Shared Sovereignty?

As Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both...

91,000 Premature Annual Deaths in US Linked to Air Pollution From Oil and Gas As People of Color Bear Brunt

Researchers looked at data from 2017, the most recent year for which a dataset of emissions is available. Between then and 2023, US oil and gas production has increased by 40% and consumption by 8%. — Tens of thousands of premature deaths in the...

Modernization of French Police and Gendarmerie Command Rooms Marks Major Step Toward Interoperability

Control rooms | 2025-08-26 As part of this initiative, ANFSI has been deploying the PEGASE 2 system, a state-of-the-art platform designed to manage emergency calls to the 17 Police Secours line. The Agence du numérique des forces de sécurité...

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia make landfall at French Polynesia’s Taputapuātea

On Tuesday, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s traditional voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, accompanied by Tahiti’s canoe Fa‘afaite, arrived at their first stop in French Polynesia: Taputapuātea. Located on the...