Category: Politics
Riot: 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 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 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 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 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.