AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoProvincial Elections in New Caledonia: Parties are lining up for the 28 June provincial polls, with the French High Commission listing 24 political groupings for seats across the North, South and Loyalty Islands—an outcome that will also shape who sits in the Congress. Courtroom Fallout: A Paris court dropped all charges against pro-independence Kanak leader Christian Téin and 13 others over the May 2024 unrest, but the prosecution has appealed, keeping the case a live political fault line as campaigning heats up. Economy & Jobs: Voters are also focused on the post-2024 economic squeeze—tourism and nickel-linked revenues hit, fiscal stress rising, and pressure for job creation and tighter public spending. Regional Air Links: Fiji Airways says it will restart direct Nadi–Nouméa flights from 22 September, twice weekly, boosting travel and business travel demand. Tourism Etiquette: Carnival Cruise passengers visiting Lifou have been warned to dress “very modestly,” with rules extending beyond beaches to public spaces—another reminder that tourism operators must manage local customs.
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