Stories by Patrick Decloitre

A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific territories, including the rescue of over a hundred Wallisians and Futunians who had been stranded for days.

The fires mostly occurred in the greater Nouméa area, including near the La Tontouta international airport, as well as in Païta, Boulouparis and Saint Louis.

A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific territories, including an announcement from Pope Francis that he was considering visiting "Polynesia" sometime in 2024.

A vast anti-drugs operation was carried out earlier this month in French Polynesia as a preparation exercise for the Paris 2024 Olympics in July next year.

Analysis - The ongoing saga surrounding the host site for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games surfing competition on world-renowned Teahupoo beach (Tahiti Island) seems to have found a sense of closure.

French Polynesia has held for the first time a series of consultations and panel discussions dedicated to the rights of the local LGBTQIA+ community and its place in the local and Pacific society.

French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti has been mopping up at the weekend following several days of torrential rains which triggered mass flooding late last week.

A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific territories; New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna.

Analysis - The SPDMM ended on Wednesday with resolutions to create a regional military academy to train regional officers with a clear focus on civil protection and disaster reduction, as well as…

Analysis - Sébastien Lecornu has arrived in New Caledonia for a week-long visit and a focus on hosting the 10th South Pacific Defence Ministers' Meeting on 5-6 December. Audio

A round-up of news from the French Pacific territories; New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Wallis and Futuna.

New Caledonia's Congress has endorsed, for the first time, a new "flexible" tax on sugar products.

Analysis - The French government's number two and three were in New Caledonia this weekend to continue tense discussions on the French Pacific territory's political future.

A round-up of news from the French Pacific territories; New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Wallis and Futuna.

A recent spate of blockades has resurfaced in New Caledonia with Lifou Island's airport being again paralysed by a group of disgruntled users protesting against the cost of domestic plane tickets.

After weeks of controversy over potential environmental damages, French Polynesia's iconic site of Teahupoo confirmed as the 2024 Olympic Games surfing competitions venue.

A round-up of news from the French Pacific region.

French Polynesia's tourism arrivals have returned to pre-Covid levels, with a specifically high spending by international visitors, latest statistics revealed.

Analysis - After a phase of reluctance, talks on New Caledonia's political future now seem to flourish both within pro and anti-independence parties and sometimes between opposing camps as well.

A round-up of news from the French Pacific territories.

French Polynesia's hosting of the 2024 Olympic Games surfing competitions, on the iconic site of Teahupoo, is at the centre of a double controversy, on both environmental and political fronts.

New Caledonia's political parties, both pro-French and pro-independence, have started to prepare for the visit of French Minister Gérald Darmanin later this month.

In a rare interview, China's Consul in French Polynesia, Tian Lixiao has told local media his country was in favour of a direct air link with Tahiti.

Denise Campbell Bauer has concluded a one-week tour of the French Pacific, where she has held talks with key stakeholders.

French home affairs and overseas minister Gérald Darmanin has announced new dates for his visit to New Caledonia, where he is planning to pursue crucial talks with political parties.