Politics Archives - The French Pacific Journal

The Council of State partially annuls the elections

by Ted Wood | Nov 16, 2022 | Area, Politics, Wallis and Futuna

On 20 March, the list led by Samuele Keletolona for the elections to the territorial assembly of Wallis and Futuna lost by a few votes. He filed a complaint. According to Samuele Keletolona, some voters were registered on both...

The Marquesas want to stay in France

by Ted Wood | Nov 9, 2022 | Area, French Polynesia, Politics

For the first time, the chiefs (Hakaiki) of the six Marquesas islands have decided to join...

by Ted Wood | Nov 6, 2022 | Area, Breaking News, New Caledonia, Politics

The hut of the Customary Senate burned down The large hut of the Customary Senate was once again...

A new Grand Chief for the Isle of Pines

by Ted Wood | Oct 19, 2022 | Area, Culture, New Caledonia, Politics

The Grand Chief of the Isle of Pines was enthroned on 14 October. Guillaume Këëwa Vendegou, aged...

New Caledonia-USA: a long history

by Ted Wood | Oct 2, 2022 | Area, Breaking News, New Caledonia, Pacific, Pacific, Politics

Here is President Louis Mapou’s full speech at the US-Pacific Island Countries Summit on...

First meetings for President Mapou in Washington D.C.

by Ted Wood | Sep 30, 2022 | Area, Breaking News, New Caledonia, Pacific, Pacific, Politics

On the first day of the United States-Pacific Island Countries Summit, this Wednesday, September...

Edouard Fritch invited by Joe Biden

by Ted Wood | Sep 25, 2022 | Breaking News, Economy, Environment, French Polynesia, Pacific, Politics

Pacific Islands Summit to be held in Washington The meeting is scheduled to take place over two...

Successful mission for Emmanuel Macron’s minister?

by Ted Wood | Sep 18, 2022 | Area, New Caledonia, Politics

Independents and loyalists agree to talks in Paris, but… Emmanuel Macron’s Minister...

Independents/loyalists: will they finally talk?

by Ted Wood | Sep 11, 2022 | Area, Breaking News, New Caledonia, Politics

Jean-François Carenco, Minister Delegate for Overseas Territories, makes an official visit to New Caledonia It will not be easy for Jean-François Carenco. The French government’s Minister for Overseas Territories wants to...