Category: Area
Situation on the fifth day of rioting
by Ted Wood | May 17, 2024 | Area, Breaking News, Economy, New Caledonia, Politics
Fifth day of violence in New Caledonia. The latest official report puts the death toll at five The situation is becoming extremely tense, particularly in terms of health and food. Note that : The first gendarmerie and police...
Read MoreNew Caledonia in a state of emergency
by Ted Wood | May 17, 2024 | Area, Breaking News, Economy, New Caledonia, Politics
The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, declared a state of emergency in New...
Read MoreRiots in New Caledonia. Brotherson offers to mediate
by Ted Wood | May 15, 2024 | Area, Breaking News, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Politics
“We are with you for moral support in relation to everything that is happening at the...
Read MoreRiot: one dead in Noumea
by Ted Wood | May 15, 2024 | Area, Breaking News, New Caledonia, Politics
On Wednesday 15 May, one person was shot dead at a roadblock. Two people were also injured by...
Read MoreRiots in New Caledonia
by Ted Wood | May 14, 2024 | Area, Breaking News, Economy, New Caledonia, Politics
The issue of opening up the electorate led to violent riots in New Caledonia. Gendarmerie...
Read More300 “scientists” from the Yuang Wang 5 stuck in the boat
by Ted Wood | May 12, 2024 | Area, Environment, French Polynesia, Pacific, Politics
The large Yuang Wang 5 entered the port of Papeete on Monday. The ship’s personnel have...
Read MoreA scientist from New Caledonia is to spend eight months alone on an uninhabited islet in Polynesia
by Ted Wood | Apr 21, 2024 | Area, Environment, French Polynesia, New Caledonia
Marine biologist Matthieu Juncker is to spend eight months living alone on an uninhabited islet in...
Read MoreThe two major demonstrations remained peaceful
by Ted Wood | Apr 15, 2024 | Area, New Caledonia, Politics
The aim of these two demonstrations was to put pressure on the French government and parliament....
Read MoreThe yoghurt war!
by Ted Wood | Apr 12, 2024 | Business, Economy, French Polynesia, Politics
The government has decided to open up imports of yoghurt to 100%. Until now, only dairy products from the European Union could be imported. The government’s stated aim is to reduce the carbon footprint of imports. European...
Read MoreNew Caledonia at the UN…
by Ted Wood | Apr 12, 2024 | New Caledonia, Politics
Emmanuel Macron’s Minister of the Interior to be heard at the UN on the future of New Caledonia. Gérald Darmanin is to be heard by the C24 Special Committee on Decolonisation. “The situation in New Caledonia is...
Read MoreVoting rights: the heat is on in New Caledonia!
by Ted Wood | Mar 29, 2024 | New Caledonia, Politics
There were two demonstrations in Nouméa on Thursday 28 March. One was organised by loyalists, the...
Read MoreAnthony Tutugoro, 33, has become the first Caledonian to hold a doctorate in political science.
by Ted Wood | Mar 13, 2024 | Area, New Caledonia, Politics
His thesis is entitled: “Analysis of strategies for regaining sovereignty by the...
Read More- Three new radars for Météo France
The French government is to provide 70% of the funding for the renewal of three observation radars. The three new radars cost 13 million Australian dollars. These installations should improve the accuracy of weather forecasts.