New dates for French minister's visit to New Caledonia

In August, the FLNKS rejected the latest outcomes of political talks in Bougival (near Paris). Photo: AFP / Delphine Mayeur Newly appointed French Minister for Overseas Naïma Moutchou has now rescheduled her first visit to New Caledonia, which was...

Thierry Santa resigns from New Caledonia Government

Former President of New Caledonia Thierry Santa has resigned as a minister from the government led by current President Alcide Ponga (who also succeeded Santa as president of New Caledonia’s historic anti-independence party Rassemblement – Les...

French Overseas Minister Moutchou postpones first visit to New Caledonia

Naima Moutchou during a session devoted to the Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu general policy statement at the Senate in Paris. Photo: AFP / Magali Cohen Naïma Moutchou, France's newly appointed Minister for Overseas, has postponed her first...

New Caledonian business delegation visits PNG

THERE are already three New Caledonian businesses operating in the country and there are hopes of more establishing in Papua New Guinea, an official says. New Caledonia Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Christopher Lorho told the Port...

U17 boys impress Makinka with New Caledonia victory

ZAMBIA U17 men’s national team coach Dennis Makinka has declared his side ready for the FIFA U17 World Cup, which kicks off next week in Qatar. Speaking after his Zambia’s impressive 3-0 victory over New Caledonia in an international friendly...

PNG reaffirms support for New Caledonia’s political path and Melanesian solidarity

Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko says PNG remains committed to supporting New Caledonia’s political journey and strengthening Melanesian solidarity within the region. Tkatchenko made the remarks following a bilateral meeting on...

Pacific Partnership 2025 Closing Ceremony with Deputy PM and Cabinet Ministers In Attendance

France hosted the closing ceremony of the Pacific Partnership 2025 in Apia’s port, in the presence of Acting Prime Minister Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo and many Cabinet Ministers. The French Embassy hosted the Pacific Partnership 2025 closing...

New Caledonia President: Our Two governments have a lot of things to do together

New Caledonia government President Alcide Ponga, who is in the country with a Trade Delegation, says the Papua New Guinea Government and his government have a lot to do together. President Ponga had bilateral talks with Prime Minister James Marape...

New Caledonia trade delegation in the country for business opportunities

A trade delegation from New Caledonia, comprising of several companies, is in the country to explore future business investments. The delegation, led by the President of the Government of New Caledonia, Alcide Ponga, was hosted by the Port Moresby...

French MPs vote to postpone New Caledonia's elections to June 2026

New Caledonia's provincial elections have already been postponed several times. Photo: AFP / Fiora Garenzi / Hans Lucas French MPs narrowly endorsed the postponement of New Caledonia's provincial elections to no later than 28 June 2026 In a...

U17 World Cup: Zambia make easy work of New Caledonia in final test match 

The Zambia Boys U17 National team made easy work of New Caledonia in their final preparatory match ahead of the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2025. Coming off a brilliant 3-1 win over Mexico Dennis Makinka made a strong starting line up as he continues...

Zambia U17 in New Caledonia test ahead of World Cup outing 

The Zambia U17 National team will be back in action this afternoon as they take on New Caledonia in their second international friendly match of the Dubai pre tournament camp. The same will be the team’s final test match ahead of the World Cup and...

POMCCI hosts New Caledonia trade delegation at business breakfast

This morning Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) hosted a New Caledonia Trade Delegation, who gave insights into their companies and their intentions to invest in the country. The delegation, comprising 13 companies, which gave...

PNG Strengthens Ties with New Caledonia During Bilateral Talks

Papua New Guinea has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with New Caledonia and France following a high-level bilateral meeting between Prime Minister James Marape and New Caledonian President H.E. Alcide Ponga in Port Moresby on...

U17 boys to face Mexico, New Caledonia in WC preps

THE World Cup-bound Zambia Under-17 Men’s National Team will sharpen its skills with two international friendly matches against Mexico and New Caledonia during a one-week training camp in the United Arab Emirates. FAZ General Secretary Machacha...

New Caledonia’s FLNKS rejects election delay, urges vote next month

New Caledonia’s FLNKS rejects Paris’ plan to delay elections, warning of renewed unrest and calling for the vote to proceed next month under current rules. The Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS), New Caledonia’s main...

Manoeuvring in Paris delays decision on New Caledonia elections

By Nic Maclellan Legislation to defer New Caledonia’s provincial elections has been delayed until next week, as parliamentary manoeuvring in Paris highlights divisions over the Bougival Accord, a proposal for a new political statute for the French...

French MPs clash over New Caledonia policy, debates further postponed

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French national politics have once again cast a shadow on New Caledonia’s issues even though the French Pacific territory is facing a pressing schedule. Debates in the French...

French MPs clash on New Caledonia’s issues, debates further postponed

Debates in the French National Assembly on a New Caledonia-related Bill were once again heated and rocky on Wednesday, resulting in further delays. Photo: AFP / Magali Cohen French national politics have once again cast a shadow on New Caledonia's...

Former students speak out as Prince George, B.C., college cancels kinesiology program

Former students are speaking out as a post-secondary institution in Prince George, B.C., is cancelling its kinesiology diploma program as part of budget cuts. The two-year program at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) is a point of entry into a...