New Caledonia

The French government has rebuffed New Caledonian groups seeking to get a local company to take over the Vale nickel plant, which is up for sale.

New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika Party said the third referendum on independence from France should be held as soon as possible.

Police in New Caledonia have cleared some road blocks in the Noumea area by groups opposed to the planned sale of the Vale nickel plant.

There have been more protests in New Caledonia over the planned sale of the Vale nickel plant to a new consortium, Prony Resources.

New Caledonia has registered another Covid-19 case in its quarantine facilities, bringing its tally to 30.

Reports from New Caledonia say security forces intervened this morning to allow a ferry to take employees of the Vale nickel plant from Noumea to Goro.

The pro-independence Caledonian Union has expressed its sympathy and support for the families expelled from Mare last week.

New Caledonia has extended travel restrictions in and out of the territory because of the Covid-19 pandemic until the end of July.

The pro-independence Caledonian Union has confirmed its determination to ask for a third referendum on independence from France.

New Caledonia's anti-independence camp has condemned the road block set up by Kanaks near the Vale nickel plant at Goro.

New Caledonia's customary Senate has called for solidarity with the people made to flee Mare.

Kanak groups opposed to the latest sale plan of New Caledonia's Vale nickel plant have blocked road access to the site at Goro in the south of the main island.

A French soldier in New Caledonia has tested positive for Covid-19 case, bringing its tally to 29.