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The 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 MorePro-independence demonstrations in Nouméa
by Ted Wood | Feb 24, 2024 | In Short, New Caledonia, Politics
The CCAT (cellule de coordination des actions de terrains) organised a demonstration in the centre of Nouméa on Thursday 22 February to show its opposition to government policy in New Caledonia. The CCAT is part of the Union...
Read MoreThe State invests 82 million dollars in a prison
by Ted Wood | Feb 24, 2024 | Area, Justice, New Caledonia, Politics
Noumea’s old prison is in a state of disrepair. The government is going to finance the construction of a new prison. The French government’s Minister of Justice was in prison in Nouméa on Thursday 22 February. Eric...
Read MoreThe Nord plant will be out of production for at least six months
by Ted Wood | Feb 13, 2024 | Area, Business, Economy, New Caledonia
Glencore, its industrial partner, is withdrawing and looking for a buyer. The Nord plant is now...
Read MoreThe French State at New Caledonian nickel’s bedside
by Ted Wood | Feb 6, 2024 | Area, Economy, New Caledonia, Politics
“The price of pure nickel on the London Metal Exchange (LME) has just fallen to 16,000 dollars. This is the lowest price for just over a year. According to Reuters, France’s Finance Ministry has announced that France...
Read MoreThe electorate unblocked…
The French government is proposing to open up the electorate to those who have been resident in New Caledonia for ten years. For the time being, not all French citizens have the right to vote in New Caledonia. The right to vote...
Read MoreAircalin wants to serve Paris
New Caledonia’s public airline will have to buy new aircraft On the occasion of the...
Read MoreA Caledonian 42nd in the Sydney-Hobart race
by Ted Wood | Dec 31, 2023 | Area, In Short, New Caledonia, Sports
This Saturday, December 30, at 2:19 pm, Eye Candy crossed the finish line in Hobart Bay, Australia. The yacht owned by Caledonian Thierry Leseigneur finished 42nd (in real time) in the Rolex Sydney-Hobart 2023. There were 86...
Read MoreNew Caledonia wins the Solomon Islands Pacific Games
by Ted Wood | Dec 17, 2023 | Area, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Sports, Wallis and Futuna
New Caledonians once again shone at the Pacific Games held from November 19 to December 2, 2023. They finished top of the table with 197 medals, including 82 gold. This is better than in 2019, in Apia, where they won 182 medals,...
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.