AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTahiti Pro Surfing: Kelly Slater, 54, stunned at Teahupo’o with a near-perfect 19.06/20 to beat Gabriel Medina and book his next round, describing the comeback as emotional after stepping back from full-time competition in 2024. Tourism & Cruises: National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions unveiled its 2028–29 deployment, bringing French Polynesia back with new 7- and 14-day itineraries and rare access to Makatea, guided by master navigator Tua Pittman. Local Transport & Climate Tech: A new multipurpose vessel, Na Hiro E Pae, has been delivered with a 22-metre bound4blue suction-sail, linking Tahiti and the Austral Islands while aiming to cut energy use by about 10%. Internet Reliability: The Manatua submarine cable fault is degrading internet services for Niue and the Cook Islands, with repairs dependent on securing a specialist cable ship. Culture & Rights: The Baku Initiative Group marked International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples by reaffirming support for Indigenous rights, including the Māʻohi of French Polynesia. Travel Deals: Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Members Day is promoting August “Global Getaways,” including economy award routes to Papeete, Tahiti.
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