AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOcean Protection & Voyaging: Rapa Nui’s ocean council (Koro Nui o te Vaikava) teamed up with the Polynesian Voyaging Society and Pacific Pwo Navigators to host Te Piri mā’ohi o Te Moana Nui a Hiva, bringing together voyaging leaders, scientists, and government reps from across the Pacific—including French Polynesia—to share wayfinding knowledge and coordinate high-seas marine conservation. Regional Security & Illicit Trade: Fiji’s biggest cocaine bust—2.64 tonnes worth about $3 billion—was linked to trafficking from Colombia (Clan del Golfo), with authorities discussing cross-border criminal networks and arrests tied to the Vatia jetty case. Aviation-Tourism Link: The Cook Islands hosted ASPA81 in Rarotonga, focusing on “Island Economies in Flight” and strategic partnerships between aviation and tourism, with regional airline and industry leaders including major aerospace and aviation partners. Cruise Industry Watch: Multiple cruise lines are rolling out new long-haul itineraries that keep the South Pacific in the mix, including Viking’s 2028-2029 world cruise sailings that feature French Polynesia.
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