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New French Overseas Minister's appointment causes concern in New Caledonia
France’s newly-appointed Minister for Overseas Naïma Moutchou Photo: Assemblée Nationale As part of a never-ending rollercoaster of instability in French politics, the latest appointment of a new Minister for Overseas has caused significant...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Franco-Azerbaijani Relations: New Caledonia, “Baku Initiative Group,” and Energy Diplomacy
Azerbaijan: Fuels and Dictatorship Against the backdrop of allegations made in the ARTE documentary “Azerbaijan: Fossil Fuels and Dictatorship” about Baku’s interference in France’s internal affairs, relations between the two countries have grown...
Owner: Go Group Media
New Caledonia thrown into fresh uncertainty after French PM resigns
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...
Owner: New Zealand Government
FLNKS leader calls for UN–Pacific Forum mechanism to resolve New Caledonia…
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Pacific News Service
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The President of the UC–FLNKS and Nationalist Group in the Congress of New Caledonia, Pierre Chanel Tein Tutugoro, has issued an urgent international appeal calling for the establishment of a joint United Nations–Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)...
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd
Ranked: Countries With the Largest Forests in 2025
Ranked: 35 Countries With the Largest Forests in 2025 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...
Owner: Jeff Desjardins
The IMF reckons the global economy remains ‘in flux’, but the Trump effect is real – and Australians aren’t fooled | Greg Jericho
The latest IMF world economic outlook released on Wednesday does not mention “Trump” once in its 166 pages, but he is all over the report as his economic policies continue to make life difficult for everyone. But while the IMF reports Trump’s...
Owner: The Scott Trust
How Colonial France Reinvents its Empire by Proxy
Whatever the outcome of the vote in the Security Council on the American draft resolution on Western Sahara, the essential part has already been decided. Because this text, whether it is adopted or rejected, has revealed a deeper dynamic: how a...
Owner: Lyas Hallas & 3 Other Founders
Atout France’s ‘Happy French Tuesday’ strengthens ties between French destinations and Australian travel trade
Atout France’s is celebrating the sucess of its “Happy French Tuesday”, a one-day event designed to highlight the diversity and excellence of French tourism through 10 partner hotels and destinations from Paris, Monaco, the Isles of Tahiti, and...
Owner: David Hovenden & Dan Uglow
Group of seafood companies, NFI sue NOAA over its marine mammal protection decision
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SeafoodSource
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A coalition of seafood importers and industry groups such as the National Fisheries Institute (NFI) and the Restaurant Law Center have sued NOAA over its recent determinations on Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) requirements. NOAA recently...
Owner: Hildreth Family
Pacific Defence Ministers escalate militarisation across the region
The 10th annual South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) convened in Viña del Mar, Chile from October 22-24, amid the escalating imperialist war drive across the region, led by the United States, aimed against China. Delegates to the South...
Owner: International Committee of the Fourth International
Carnival Cruise Line to use Auckland as home port for 2027 winter season
Carnival Corporations & plc country manager Peter Little said it was exciting news for Kiwis, who will have their first opportunity to cruise from their doorstep. “Carnival Cruise Line has answered the call from our New Zealand guests who’ve been...
Owner: New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 24 – 30, 2025
Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security ‘Real Action’: Pacific voices growing louder over West Papua’s escalating crisis (PMN) China backs Fiji’s Ocean of Peace vision (Fiji Sun) Cook Islanders confront US-funded vessel over...
Owner: East-West Center & University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Carnival’s first Adelaide and Auckland season in 2027-28
Carnival Cruise Line will sail from more homeports in Australia and New Zealand than ever in its just-released 2027-28 programme. The company will continue year-round sailing from the marquee ports of Sydney and Brisbane, with Carnival Adventure...
Owner: Informa PLC
LMG’s breakthrough quarter driven by US attention
LMG’s Pilot Project Licence reissued by Victoria’s EPA confirms full compliance, with successful magnesium oxide production validating world-first proprietary process. Milestones at home secure LMG a US EXIM Bank Letter of Interest for up to...
Owner: Murdoch Family
It is an emerging trend in travel. But what exactly is micro-retirement?
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Owner: Evgeny Lebedev
Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates Home Cruising With New Program
Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans to sail from more homeports than ever before in Australia and New Zealand in 2027/2028, underscoring its commitment as the only cruise line to sail year-round in this region. The world’s most popular cruise...
Owner: John Shallo
After a quarter century of publishing, Australian cruising is at a crossroads
Cruise Passenger is marking 25 years of publishing this month. The next edition of our print publication Cruise&Travel will include commentary, special reports and the 100 best cruises by a panel of our expert writers. But Australian cruising is...
Owner: Peter Lynch
$6 minimum wage rate not feasible says FCEF
File Photo The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has defended the country’s wage levels, saying employers in Fiji pay some of the most competitive wages in the Pacific region, despite ongoing economic challenges. Chief Executive Edward...
Owner: Fijian Government
Pentagon interest and progress at home highlight LMG’s breakthrough quarter
LMG has received recognition from the Pentagon for magnesium from its project in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley. Pic: Getty Images LMG’s Pilot Project Licence reissued by Victoria’s EPA confirms full compliance, with successful magnesium oxide...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Carnival Cruise Line Expands Footprint in Australia and New Zealand
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Cruise Industry News
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Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans to sail from more homeports than ever before in Australia and New Zealand in 2027-28, according to a press release. Deployment includes year-round sailing from Sydney and Brisbane, as well as Carnival...
Owner: Mathisen Family