Wallis And Futuna
Undersea mining investigation planned in Wallis and Futuna
The French Government says an exploration and educational mission is being sent to Wallis and Futuna to assess undersea mineral wealth.
Wallis royal rivalry continues
It is still unclear if France recognises either of the two kings on Wallis enthroned by rival royal families this month.
Samoa prepares as an intensifying Cyclone Amos nears
Tropical Cyclone Amos continued to intensify on Saturday, and is likely to be a category four by the time it reaches Samoa.
Amos expected to ramp up to Cat 3 storm overnight
Tropical Cyclone Amos is expected to strengthen to a category three storm as it passes just north of Wallis during the night.
Cyclone Amos still over open water but strengthening
Cyclone Amos is now moving southeast and intensifying but remains largely over open water.
SPC meeting relocated over Wallis tension
A Pacific Community conference due to be held in Wallis and Futuna has been relocated because of the tension emanating from the installation of two rival kings over the weekend.
Wallis enthronement back on track
An accord has been reached among the royal families of Wallis for the enthronement of a new king to go ahead tomorrow as planned.
Hopes for Wallis air links to Fiji
There are hopes in Wallis and Futuna of an economic boost with fresh air links to Fiji.
Deal ends Wallis airport blockade
A deal has been struck in Wallis and Futuna to end an 11-day blockade of the territory's international airport.
Court action as Wallis airport blockade continues
The French authorities have gone to court in a bid to end the blockade of the airport on Wallis, which has been closed by disgruntled locals since Monday.
