Political turmoil in Paris creates rippling effects in New Caledonia's quest for independence

When New Caledonia's President, Alcide Ponga, arrived in Honiara last week for his first Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM), the French government in Paris was facing a major crisis. The upheaval follows a confidence vote in the French...

From 'phenomenal' to 'grim': Traveller gives verdict on McDonald's across the world after visiting over 40 destinations

With over thousands of McDonald's across the world, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in more than 100 countries. One traveller has visited 'at least 40' different McDonald's worldwide and has shared her take on some of them. From...

Flying Eagles head for 12-day camping in Santiago

Nigeria’s U-20 boys’ team, the Flying Eagles, have departed for Chile to begin a 12-day final phase camping in the South American nation ahead of their participation in this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup finals. The seven-time African champions will...

U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Head For 12-day Camping In Chile

Nigeria’s U-20 football team, the Flying Eagles have departed the country for Chile for a 12-day final phase camping in the South American nation ahead of their participation in this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals. The seven-time African...

Wallis & Futuna Comes Alive: Culture, Sport, and the AIRCALIN MANATAI CUP 2025

Wallis & Futuna, a hidden gem in the South Pacific, recently hosted the AIRCALIN MANATAI CUP 2025 from August 9th to 16th. Organized by Aircalin Manatai and supported by Wallis & Futuna Tourism, this event celebrated traditional sports, local...

New Caledonian roadway avoids difficult realignment following landslide

The impact of a landslide on a critical access road in New Caledonia’s rugged terrain could have been disastrous without the right technology. Constructing infrastructure in tropical regions requires particular expertise and care, especially if...

Collapse of French Government to impact Forum debate on New Caledonia

SAMOA will soon begin a new chapter following the conclusion of the official count from last week’s general elections and the subsequent conveyance of the writ to the Head of State. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa congratulated the winning...

More uncertainty for New Caledonia as French government falls

The fall of the French government has cast more uncertainty for New Caledonia. Photo: AFP / Delphine Mayeur The fall of the French government following a vote of defiance against its Prime Minister François Bayrou has cast more uncertainty for New...

The seven top destinations for a short five-night holiday

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What our readers think of Carnival cruise ships: “For $100 per night for accommodation, food and entertainment… where else you would get it?”

Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and today it’s Carnvial cruise ships producing most comment. In Your Say, Cruise Passenger looks at the issues our readers are writing to us about on...

Chappell Roan Will Headline Laneway Festival 2026

Chappell Roan will head down under early next year, for a spot headlining the Laneway Festival. With her Laneway debut in the southern summer, the Midwest native will mark her first-ever national tour of Australia and New Zealand. The traveling,...

Current U.S. Travel Rules and Restrictions for September 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Welcoming September, the details on current U.S. travel restrictions are necessary to keep many international travelers on loop. While some of these advisories don’t require trip cancellation, it’s also important to understand...

Bill Gates spends PNG’s 50th Independence in New Ireland

Jet ski's on the shore of Tunnung Island, in the New Hanover group of islands, celebrating Independence Day on Tuesday (Image: Supplied) Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s most influential philanthropists, celebrated...

Carnival Cruise Line joins the Lifou community in celebrating 30 years of cruise tourism

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Splendor has joined the Lifou community for a special celebration marking 30 years of cruise ship visits to the New Caledonia island. A traditional ceremony welcomed Carnival Splendor’s Captain Mario Imbimbo, chief...

Partial solar eclipse this weekend. When is next one visible in RI?

A partial solar eclipse is happening this weekend, just before the autumnal equinox, according to NASA. But you would have to travel in order to see it yourself. Solar eclipses happen when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting a...

Solar Eclipse 2025: Will the US witness September 21 partial eclipse? Here’s where it will be visible

The celestial countdown has begun. In just one week, on September 21, 2025, millions of skywatchers across the Southern Hemisphere will witness a partial solar eclipse, an astronomical event where the moon appears to take a dramatic “bite” out of...

French Pacific territories reacts to French government demise

As part of his visit to New Caledonia for the South Pacific Defence Ministers Meeting, French Minister of Defence at the time, Sebastien Lecornu, performs the customary greeting at the customary senate of New Caledonia. 3 December 2023 Photo: AFP...

How to watch Australia vs Argentina: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview

It's safe to assume both the Wallabies and the Pumas learned plenty from last weekend's thriller. Argentina had led 21-7 at half-time, but couldn't cope with Australia after the interval, with Angus Bell crossing the whitewash in the 85th minute...

EU ensures accountability in Pacific funding

AS President of New Caledonia Alcide Ponga attends his first Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Honiara this week, the French government in Paris has collapsed. In a confidence vote in the French National Assembly, there’s been a stunning...

Exclusive: Marriott’s Richard Crawford on The Ritz-Carlton Fiji and further expansion

Marriott International Vice President of Hotel Development for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Richard Crawford, spoke exclusively to Wayfarer about this week’s signing of The Ritz-Carlton Fiji, Namuka Bay. How important is this for...