AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Games Tahiti 2027: The Pacific Games Council has given Tahiti the thumbs-up, saying preparations are on track after tours of venues and schools, with facilities expected to be ready by the end of Q1 2027. Surf Spotlight: Kelly Slater, 54, delivered a near-perfect 19.06 at the Tahiti Pro at Teahupo’o, beating Gabriel Medina and describing the emotional comeback after stepping back from full-time competition in 2024. Expedition Travel: National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions announced its 2028/29 deployment, including a return to French Polynesia with new seven- and 14-day itineraries linking Easter Island, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, Makatea and the Tuamotus, with select voyages guided by Pwo navigator Tua Pittman. Sound & Nature Arts: Nature sound recordist Thomas Rex Beverly unveiled an immersive 3D spatial audio project capturing humpback whale songs from expeditions in Hawaii and French Polynesia, using specialized hydrophones and monitoring gear. Culture & Film Links: Samoa and France discussed cooperation across education, maritime security and illegal drugs, plus opportunities for Samoan filmmakers to show work at a Papeete film festival.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.