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New Caledonian swimmer determined despite injured foot
Even with an injured left foot, Adeline Williams, of New Caledonia is still determined to do her best and make her country proud. Adeline settled for bronze in the 200 meters backstroke, swimming with a fractured foot on Tuesday night, but is up...

Paris summit discusses New Caledonia's future amid calls for self-rule
French President Emmanuel Macron has brought together leaders from New Caledonia for a meeting to talk about the territory's future. The recent Paris summit comes a year after serious riots shook the region. New Caledonia is a French...

New Caledonia tourism recovery is slow but steady after civil unrest
New Caledonia’s tourism industry is gradually recovering more than a year after civil unrest disrupted travel and caused major economic damage. The unrest unfolded in May 2024 when pro-independence supporters rejected France’s decision to...
Record 2.5 tonnes of cocaine seized off New Caledonia on Panama-flagged vessel bound for Australia
French customs officers board a ship as part of anti-drug traffic operation. Photo: Supplied / Douane France A record 2.5 tonnes of cocaine were seized last week off New Caledonia, the French High Commission in New Caledonia said on Thursday. The...

Tjibaou on New Caledonia talks in Paris: “We want to resolve this now”
Koror, Palau-It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for more global ocean accountability, and offering transformational...

New Caledonian Delegates To Learn About NZ Economy
Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs A New Caledonian delegation will tour New Zealand next week to learn about aspects of our economic development, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “As New Caledonia seeks to recover economically...

Meet Thomas – SPTO’s New Marketing Intern from New Caledonia!
There’s a new face in the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) family—Thomas, our new Marketing Intern from New Caledonia! SPTO Chief Executive Officer Christopher Cocker welcomed the French-speaking intern to the SPTO team and highlighted that...
Macron invites all New Caledonia stakeholders for Paris talks
Macron, right, with New Caledonia Congress former presidents Louis Mapou, left, and Roch Wamytan, centre, last year. (file image) Photo: supplied French President Emmanuel Macron has sent a formal invitation to "all New Caledonia stakeholders" for...

Govt changes travel advice level for holiday destination on Australia’s doorstep
Previously, the government advised Aussie travellers to “Reconsider your need to travel” – or level three – for certain parts of the country, but that has now been downgraded. “We’ve reviewed our advice and now advise exercise a high degree of...

Discover New Caledonia: Hidden Islands, Eco-Adventures & Cruising the Pacific
Discover New Caledonia: Hidden Islands, Eco-Adventures & Cruising the Pacific New Caledonia is more than just its vibrant capital, Nouméa. This Pacific paradise offers stunning natural beauty, rich Kanak culture, and unique travel experiences for...

13 Gorgeous South Pacific Island Destinations for Every Type of Traveler—and the Cruises That Sail There
Few places conjure up images of exotic, far-flung getaways quite like the South Pacific’s island destinations, such as Bora Bora and Pago Pago, and their sweeping volcanic mountains, white beaches, and clear turquoise waters. But these...
A campus facade tells a unique story
IN my last feature article, I stressed the importance of shops giving their customers a good shopping experience. That would require the façade being upgraded and the interior also designed in such a way to make it appealing to customers or people...

The Rainbow Warrior bombing 40 years on: re-energizing for global peace
French Pacific Regiment troops at a Bastille Day parade in Nouméa, New Caledonia, 1985. Photo by David Robie The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior on July 10, 1985, with the death of Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira, was a terrible tragedy....

Global Voices: 40 Years on from the Bombing of Rainbow Warrior
The Rainbow Warrior bombing 40 years on: re-energising for global peace, By: David Robie. The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior on 10 July 1985, with the death of Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira, was a terrible tragedy. But a greater tragedy...

The Rainbow Warrior bombing 40 years on: re-energising for global peace
The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior on 10 July 1985, with the death of Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira, was a terrible tragedy. But a greater tragedy is the horrendous legacy of Pacific nuclear testing for the people of Rongelap, the...
Library, Tourism Prince George tout strong 2024 performances
The visitors' centre gift shop sold more than $45,000 in merchandise last year; library unveils new branding Tourism Prince George sold more than $45,000 in merchandise at its gift shop in 2024, while the Prince George Public Library saw a...

What is the worldwide caution alert? See travel advisories for US
Following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, tensions escalate between the two nations and their allies. The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide cautionary advisory for U.S. citizens abroad. President Trump's travel ban remains in...

The Rainbow Warrior bombing
BY David Robie THE bombing of the Rainbow Warrior on 10 July, 1985, with the death of Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira, was a terrible tragedy. But a greater tragedy is the horrendous legacy of Pacific nuclear testing for the people of...

Rolex Fastnet Race // IRC Two Preview: Charge of the JPKs
Could two new JPK 1050s upset the apple cart in IRC Two? Jean-Pierre Kelbert (whose initials constitute the brand name of his successful line of boats) has a habit of breaking the mould in IRC racing, and his new 34-footer may well be a game...

All 9 countries on the UK Foreign Office ‘no go’ travel list
There are many reasons the FCDO may advise against travel (Picture: Getty Images) The holiday checklist goes something like this: think about your budget, Google the weather, and check that your passport and travel insurance are in date. But it’s...