New Caledonia
News in French for 10 June 2020
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France releases New Caledonia referendum roll
The special electoral roll for New Caledonia's next referendum on independence from France has been released, with voters given 10 days to check it.
New Caledonia exempts travellers from Wallis from quarantine
The first people to enter New Caledonia without having to go into quarantine are expected on a flight from Wallis and Futuna today.
Discord among New Caledonia loyalists over French covid loan
There's discord in New Caledonia anti-independence camp over a French Covid-19 loan
Unease grows in New Caledonia over Vale nickel plant sale
Access to New Caledonia's Vale nickel plant has been restricted by sub-contractors worried about the plant's sale.
New Caledonia party on edge over France's pandemic management
New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party has again asked the French High Commissioner and the local commander of the French military to leave the territory.
Air Caledonie resumes Lifou flights
New Caledonia's domestic airline has resumed services between Noumea and Lifou today after Air Caledonie had been stopped from landing for almost three weeks.
New Caledonia opens Noumea registration for outer island voters
Registration has opened for people from New Caledonia's outer islands wanting to vote in Noumea during this year's independence referendum.
New Caledonia businesses get $US66m in Covid-19 loans
The French High Commission in New Caledonia says almost 90 percent of applications for concessionary business loans have been approved.
News in French for 3 June 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
New Caledonia loosens alcohol sale
New rules for the sale of alcohol have come into force in New Caledonia's Southern Province, allowing now supermarkets to sell alcohol every day, including holidays.
New Caledonia records second Covid-19 case in a week
A French police officer in New Caledonia has tested positive for Covid-19 - the second case recorded in the past week.
Caledonian Union takes stock, objects to ore exports
The leadership of New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party has decided against pulling its ministers out of the collegial government after weeks of threatening to do so.