AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHigh-Seas Mining Clash: French Polynesia’s president Moetai Brotherson says the territory will challenge an American Deep Sea Minerals proposal after being approached but not consulted over seabed mining just beyond its maritime borders, warning it threatens ecosystems protected by local policy. Diplomatic Pressure on Azerbaijan: Three overseas MPs (including French Polynesia’s Nicole Sanquer) urge France to toughen its response to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s remarks about French territories, calling for the Azerbaijani ambassador to be summoned and for economic sanctions. Aviation Funding Dispute: The Autonomous Port of Papeete approved XPF 225 million to support tax-relief financing for Air Moana’s three ATR72-600s, a move Air Tahiti had opposed as unfair competition. Justice Review Update: France’s justice ministry continues re-examining 85,047 complaints of sexual violence against minors, with French Polynesia having processed 516 of 623 cases so far. Connectivity Risk for Islanders: Starlink users in French Polynesia could lose access as early as August under new international roaming rules, while the territory pushes a bill to legalize Starlink in “white zones.”
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