Shipping nickel to China
At a time Western security analysts are fretting over Chinese strategic influence in the Pacific, some local businesses are looking at opportunities for trade and investment with China. In the French
New Caledonia
Hola heads for New Caledonia and NZ
By Netani Rika VILLAGERS on Vanuatu’s outer islands have been warned to expect damaging winds of up to 205kmph as Tropical Cyclone Hola heads south towards New Caledonia. There are no reports of major damage at this
Blue boats unacceptable – New Caledonia
French navy intercepts Vietnamese fishermen By Netani Rika in Manila. THE French Navy has intercepted two Vietnamese blue boats fishing illegally in New Caledonian waters. This is the second
New Caledonia elections reaffirm divisions
Philippe Gomes is a happy man. His anti-independence party Calédonie Ensemble has done well in New Caledonia’s elections, gaining more seats than the conservative RassemblementUMP (RUMP) Party that has long dominated
UN sends mission to New Caledonia
Debates over electoral rolls and alliances The United Nations has sent a delegation to New Caledonia in the lead up to crucial municipal and provincial elections as supporters and opponents of independence joust over