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Charles Tetaria
Charles Tetaria (born 1 January 1947) is a French Polynesian athlete, medical doctor, politician, and former Cabinet Minister. He has represented France at the South Pacific Games. He is an advocate for the Tahitian language and a member of the Tahitian Academy. Tetaria was born in Papeete, but moved to France at the age of 15 to pursue his athletic career. He competed in the 1963 South Pacific Games in Suva, winning gold in the 110m hurdles and bronze in the long jump. At the 1966 South Pacific Games in Nouméa, New Caledonia, winning gold in the long jump, silver in the 110m hurdles, and bronze in the relay. At the 1969 South Pacific Games in Port Moresby, he won silver in the 110m hurdles and bronze in the decathlon. At the 1971 South Pacific Games in Pirae he won gold in the decathlon and relay, and bronze in the 110m hurdles. After training as a medical doctor, he returned to French Polynesia in 1976. He worked in a blood transfusion centre and medical laboratories, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscar Temaru
Oscar Manutahi Temaru (born November 1, 1944) is a French politician. He has been President of French Polynesia (''président de la Polynésie française''), an overseas collectivity of France, on five occasions: in 2004, from 2005 to 2006, from 2007 to 2008, in 2009, and from 2011 to 2013 and mayor of Faa'a since 1983. Career He first served as the President of French Polynesia (''président de la Polynésie française'') from June 15, 2004 until his Government lost a no-confidence motion on October 8, 2004. He was the caretaker President for two weeks after that, but was forced to give up the presidency until March 2005, when he was reelected after parliamentary by-elections. He is leader of the five party coalition Union For Democracy, which includes his pro-independence party Tavini Huiraatira (People's Servant Party) and other smaller parties that support autonomy for French Polynesia rather than independence. Those parties unexpectedly defeated supporters of long-time lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tahitian Academy
The Tahitian Academy (ty: ''Te Fare Vānaʻa'' / fr: ''Académie tahitienne'') is a cultural institution in French Polynesia with the purpose of preserving and promoting the Tahitian language. The Academy standardizes vocabulary, grammar, and spelling; promotes the publication and translation of works in Tahitian; and studies the origins of the language and its relationship with other pacific languages. Founded in 1972, it consists of up to twenty members elected by their peers. Its current director is Flora Devantine. History Establishment The Tahitian Academy was conceived independently by linguist Martial Iorss and broadcaster John Martin, who was responsible for Tahitian programs at Radio-Tahiti. Both recognised the need for a body to standardise Tahitian grammar and vocabulary to enable Tahitian to be used as a modern language. In 1967, following the denial of permission for Territorial Councillor John Teariki to publish a Tahitian-language newspaper, the Territorial Assemb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 French Polynesian Legislative Election
Legislative elections were held in French Polynesia on 21 April and 5 May 2013. The result was a victory for the Tahoera'a Huiraatira party, which won 38 of the 57 seats in the Assembly. Electoral system The election was held using a two round system. In the first round, parties were required to cross a threshold of 12.5% in order to participate in the second round, although parties receiving between 5% and 12.5% were allowed to form an alliance for the second round with a party that did qualify. In the second round, 38 seats are allocated by proportional representation, with the party receiving the most votes gaining an additional 19 seats.Election Profile IFES Campaign The Union for Democracy alliance was continued for the elections, consisting of[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
