The Council of Ministers has decided to permanently close the Maison de la Perle (Pearl House) on September 30. Established in 2009 as a public commercial entity, its shutdown aligns with broader government efforts to reduce public spending and streamline state intervention.
Sector Restructuring Plan
🔹 Legal Protection & Labeling
- Now managed by the Marine Resources Directorate (DRM)
- Pearl classification becomes voluntary (no longer mandatory)
🔹 Promotion & Marketing
- Shifted entirely to private sector professionals
- Producers and traders will organize under a new private entity
- Future integration into a broader Polynesian products promotion agency
🔹 Commercialization Support
- Fully delegated to private industry players
Government Rationale
This restructuring aims to:
✔ Optimize public resources
✔ Enhance sector efficiency
✔ Empower private stakeholders
“Pearl farming remains vital to Polynesia’s economy, but its future lies in industry-led growth,” stated a government representative. The move signals a definitive shift from state-driven to private-sector management of this iconic industry.
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