The Latest Breaking News from Moetai Brotherson

French Polynesia unveils world's largest marine protected zone

French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson on Monday announced that his country is on track to create the world's largest marine protected area (MPA). The ambitious objective, spanning nearly 23 percent of the archipelago's waters, came on the first day of the UN Oceans Conference in Nice.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 10, 2025

‘Playing gods with the cradle of life’: French Polynesia’s president issues warning over deep-sea mining

Exclusive: Moetai Brotherson fears environmental risks of controversial practice and says independence from France must not be ‘rushed’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025

French Polynesia whacks France's New Caledonia approach

The president of French Polynesia says France needs to change tack in its diplomatic efforts over New Caledonia.

AAP · Aug 26, 2024

Pro-independence leader elected president of French Polynesia

Moetai Brotherson, a fierce advocate of independence, has been elected president of France's Pacific territory of French Polynesia for a five-year term.

Radio France Internationale · May 13, 2023

French Polynesia's pro-independence party obtains majority in elections

Pro-independence forces won elections on France's Pacific territory of French Polynesia, giving them control of affairs on the archipelagos for the next five years and opening the way to a possible referendum on their status, according to results published Monday.

Radio France Internationale · May 2, 2023

France set to allow indy vote as French Polynesia elects pro-independence majority

THE French government has hinted it will allow French Polynesia to hold an independence referendum after pro-independence parties won the majority…

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2023