UN Mission to Tahiti: French Polynesia’s Assembly backed a UN mission to visit Tahiti, with 54 of 57 members voting in favour, aiming for a “direct and objective assessment” of the political situation and Mā‘ohi aspirations, while President Moetai Brotherson stressed any future must be decided by the people through an internationally recognised democratic process. Drug Trafficking Focus: A new report highlights how French Polynesia is increasingly used as a transit route for cocaine and methamphetamine heading toward Australia and New Zealand, while also facing a growing local meth market—raising pressure on policing and border security. Tourism Upgrade in Bora Bora: IHG and Pacific Beachcomber signed a deal to convert InterContinental Bora Bora into Regent Bora Bora, set to reopen in late 2027 as the first Regent property in French Polynesia. Climate & Oceans at the UN: Pacific leaders at the UN General Assembly pushed for stronger climate action and finance, warning that sea-level rise and extreme weather are already hitting small island states. Floating Solar Study: A year-long study in Ra’iātea found floating photovoltaic platforms cut light reaching the seabed but showed no detectable change in lagoon water temperature. Travel Deal Spotlight: A travel feature argues French Polynesia can be done in luxury for far less than the usual $2,000-per-night overwater-bungalow stereotype.