World Taekwondo Oceania: John Kotsifas has been re-elected as President, running unopposed for another four-year term, with Alfred Lai Koun Sing (French Polynesia) and Henri Jouanno (New Caledonia) named vice presidents as the WTO also updates its constitution and pushes for better gender balance. Pacific Environment & Culture: Palau and other Pacific Forum members have backed a landmark commitment to protect climate-resilient coral reefs, highlighting reefs as food sources, coastal protection, and cultural heritage—while stressing action ahead of Pre-COP31 and COP31. Tetiaroa Conservation Legacy: New survey figures from French Polynesia’s Tetiaroa Atoll report 15,614 green sea turtle hatchlings in a season, linking today’s sanctuary work to Marlon Brando’s conservation vision after he fell in love with the atoll while filming Mutiny on the Bounty. Tourism Image Shift: Coverage looks at how Tahiti is trying to move beyond the “elite honeymoon” stereotype—starting with the famous “Tahiti looks nice” ad—while tourism teams push a broader appeal for visitors. Regional Security Debate: Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum retreat in Palau, civil society groups are calling for a pause on plans to reshape regional security structures, urging governments and communities to scrutinize the proposed integration of police, military, and intelligence networks.