by Tusi Tasi, Staff Writer A prominent Kanak tribal leader has declared his resignation from the Customary Senate of New Caledonia. Hippolyte Sinewami Htamumu, who once led the 16-member traditional Senate of chiefs established under the terms of the Nouméa Accord signed in 1998, cited reasons of “inefficiency” and “politicization” for his decision to step…
Peter Kenilorea being interviewed yesterday in Taipei by Jake Sanders, Editor In the dynamic arena of international diplomacy, Solomon Islands politician Peter Kenilorea has emerged as a key figure advocating for a delicate balancing act in the country’s foreign relations. With a background deeply rooted in the political history of the Solomon Islands, Kenilorea’s recent…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer IPAC photo Lawmakers from 23 countries across five continents including the Solomon Islands are in Taipei for a summit, the largest ever MP delegation visit to Taiwan. The lawmakers, drawn from a broad spectrum of the world’s political parties, are members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), coming together…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Following a meeting between President Macron and New Caledonia’s French Parliamentarians in Paris, the French Pacific archipelago announced a relaxation of its curfew hours on Friday. The dusk-to-dawn curfew, originally imposed after violent civil unrest on May 13, will now be in effect from 10 pm to 5 am starting…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Tahitian performers wearing skirts made of palm leaves mixed with Olympic surfers, residents, and visitors during the start of the Summer Games opening ceremony in French Polynesia on Friday morning, a considerable distance of around 10,000 miles from the primary event in Paris. French Polynesia’s President Moetai Brotherson expressed his…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer In-Depth Solomons, a news platform and member organization of the non-profit OCCRP (Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project), was notified by the platform that more than 80 posts had been taken down from its official page. OCCRP suspects that adversaries of independent journalism in the nation may be responsible for…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer The French Ambassador to the Pacific has stated that President Emmanuel Macron has not yet considered a letter from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) seeking approval for a high-level Pacific mission to New Caledonia. Véronique Roger-Lacan mentioned that due to the Paris Olympics commencing this week, it may be challenging…
Air New Zealand, the national airline of New Zealand, has recommended that passengers with travel plans to and from Nouméa postpone them until mid-December due to the ongoing uncertainties in New Caledonia. In a statement released on Monday, Air New Zealand announced the extension of its suspension of the Auckland-Nouméa service, citing concerns for passenger…
MNPDC Minister Hon. Rexon Ramofafia and H.E. Hon. Faisal F. Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pose for photo after their bilateral meeting. The Solomon Islands Government is making significant strides in strengthening its global ties, forging relations with key international players, with Saudi Arabia being the latest to…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) serves as a crucial platform for dialogue and cooperation among the nations of the Pacific region. Among the members, Australia and New Zealand have wielded significant influence, both historically and politically. Their involvement in the forum has shaped policies, agendas, and priorities, impacting the entire…