Category: Economy
Increase in tobacco prices
The Territorial Assembly of Wallis and Futuna voted last September to increase the price of...
Read MoreThe economy of Wallis and Futuna in the midst of a crisis
After a good first quarter, the economy of the second quarter is in decline. The cause is of course the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and the implementation of a containment from 9 March to the end of May. Household...
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Independence of New Caledonia: a document with consequences
A document written by the French State services mentions the practical consequences of the...
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Referendum: what do New Caledonians want?
Before the referendum, New Caledonians have expressed themselves. A third referendum will probably...
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Covid-19: New Caledonia is confined
Until now, New Caledonia was the only developed country in the world without covid patients. This...
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French Polynesia closes its borders
To prevent the arrival of variant Covid viruses French Polynesia has decided to close its borders...
Read MoreThe Wallisian economy is in good shape
The IEOM is a French economic institution that constantly analyses the economy of the various French territories. It has just published its latest analysis which concerns the second quarter of 2020. The economic situation is...
Read MoreThey propose that Caledonia should buy 100 % of the nickel plant.
Non-independents reject this proposal and await the sale with the Swiss trader Trafigura. The French state is expected to make proposals very soon… The sale of Brazil’s Vale nickel processing plant is progressing...
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La Niña: Three weeks of rain in New Caledonia
It’s been raining almost continuously in New Caledonia since December 27. Nearly three weeks...
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Pro-independence parties’ goals for 2021
At a press conference on Thursday 7 January, the FLNKS*, the main coalition of pro-independence...
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A brand new plane for Aircalin
The new A320neo of the New Caledonian airline Aircalin landed in Tontouta international airport,...
Read MorePapeete wants a more touristic image
The Chirac esplanade, named after the former President of the French Republic, was inaugurated on December, 15. Two restaurants opened their doors. The Covid delayed things a lot, but now it’s done. The Jacques Chirac...
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