French Overseas Minister in New Caledonia in bid to ‘save’ Bougival deal

French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls is once again in New Caledonia for a four-day visit aimed at maintaining dialogue, despite a strong rejection from a significant part of the pro-independence camp. He touched down at the Nouméa-La Tontouta...

‘Make it financially sustainable:’ interim VIU president navigating budgetary challenges

Top of the list for Johnson is balancing VIU’s budget, with the school running a significant deficit. The previous administration, under Saucier and continued under then-acting president Emily Huner, took the first steps towards a healthier...

French Overseas Minister in New Caledonia to save Bougival deal

Manuel Valls takes part in the welcoming ceremony. Photo: Delphine Mayeur / Hans Lucas / AFP French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls is once again in New Caledonia for a four-day visit aimed at maintaining dialogue, despite strong rejection from...

New Zealand join PNG, Fiji and New Caledonia in OFC Men's Under-16 Championship finals

The stage is set for the semi-finals of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Under-16 Men's Championship held in the Solomon Islands. This follows the end of pool matches played on the weekend. Defending champions New Zealand thrashed the...

Fonterra Agrees Sale Of Consumer And Associated Businesses To Lactalis For $3.845 Billion

Press Release – Fonterra Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today announced it has agreed the sale of its global Consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for $3.845 billion, subject to certain customary financial adjustments and conditions....

FLNKS snubs Nouméa constitutional reform talks for New Caledonia

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A newly established “drafting committee” held its inaugural meeting in Nouméa this week, aiming to translate the Bougival agreement — signed by New Caledonian political parties in...

Valls extends visit to New Caledonia as independence deal remains elusive

Manuel Valls has extended his stay in New Caledonia as he seeks to rally support for the Bougival agreement amid political divisions and a struggling health system. France's Overseas Minister, Manuel Valls, will extend his stay in New Caledonia...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – August 29 – September 4, 2025 

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French Overseas Minister pushes ahead with Bougival deal despite FLNKS snub

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific Correspondent French Pacific desk French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls has ended an extended seven-day visit to New Caledonia with mixed feelings. On one hand, he said he was confident his “Bougival deal” for...

Playboy model who promised to strip if her country won World Cup now football commentator

A stunning former Playboy model who promised to strip if her nation won the World Cup now has a shocking new profession. Larissa Riquelme had the entire world routing for Paraguay during the 2010 World Cup - the stunner was first snapped in the...

Fiji FA appoints French expert as new technical director

[Source: Fiji Football Association/Facebook] Former French football coach and technical expert David Laurent Baltase is Fiji Football Association’s new Technical Director. He replaces the outgoing Timo Jankowski. Baltase brings with him more than...

Style News: DIY sandals with Singapore brand JaeDals, Chanel’s most luxurious Bleu fragrance

JaeDals’ DIY sandals Home-grown footwear brand JaeDals is kicking off the opening of its first flagship store at Mandarin Gallery with a custom sandal bar. Happening from Sept 11 to 21, the DIY Jaedals Jammies Experience is organised in...

French Minister for Overseas pushing ahead with Bougival Agreement despite FLNKS snub

French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls, left, greets members of the Customary Senate in Noumea on 20 August 2025. Photo: AFP / Delphine Mayeur French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls on Tuesday ended an extended seven-day visit to New Caledonia...

FLNKS snubs New Caledonia's constitutional reform talks in Nouméa

FLNKS members with 'No to Bougival' banners in Nouméa. Photo: FLNKS Indépendantistes et Nationalistes A newly established "draft committee" held its inaugural meeting in Nouméa on Thursday, aiming to translate the Bougival agreement, signed by New...

Fiji dominate Cook Islands as New Caledonia hold NZ

New Caledonia have managed to hold defending champions New Zealand to a nil-all draw, while Fiji proved too strong for the Cook Islands, winning 5-0 in round two of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Under-16 Men's Championship in Honiara....

Valls presses case for independence deal in tense New Caledonia talks

The visit to New Caledonia of the French Overseas Miniser Manuel Valls has thrown the spotlight back on the Bougival accord, a deal seen by many as the best hope for political stability after last year's deadly unrest. Valls began a high-stakes...

Rejuvenated France Sparking Women’s Cricket In New Caledonia

Women's cricket is developing in New Caledonia Supplied It’s rare for news in Associate cricket - countries below the top 12 who receive more funds, fixtures and power - to go mainstream. It happened in April last year, but for all the wrong...

Baku Initiative Group Condemns France's Continuous Colonial Policy In New Caledonia

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 19.​ The Baku Initiative Group (BIG) has criticized France for continuing colonial practices in New Caledonia under the Bougival Accord, calling it contrary to the principles of the Kanak...

Fiji pip Tahiti as New Caledonia stun hosts Solomon Islands in OFC Under-16 men's opener

In the opening round of the 2025 Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Under-16 Men’s Championship in the Solomon Islands, there was plenty of action on both ends of the field. Fiji triumphed over Tahiti 2-1, New Caledonia stunned the hosts 5-2,...

PIF expects to issue first “Ocean of Peace” Declaration amid nuclear and regional concerns

By Alfred Pagepitu The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is preparing to issue its first-ever declaration on “Ocean of Peace,” during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara next week. The declaration aims to reinforce regional commitments...