Ted Wood, Author at The French Pacific Journal

No power cuts for unpaid bills

30 May, 2024 | Area, Business, In Short, New Caledonia

In a press release dated May 29, EEC, the company responsible for electricity distribution in Nouméa, announced that power cuts for unpaid bills have been suspended. Appropriate solutions will be found on a case-by-case basis,...

The situation is improving… only slightly

30 May, 2024 | Area, Economy, New Caledonia, Politics

Although there is no longer any massive looting or fires, the situation is far from back to normal. Every night, there are fights between rioters and the police in the northern districts of Nouméa (Auteuil, Koutio). The...

Riots: the government takes economic measures

30 May, 2024 | Area, Business, Economy, New Caledonia, Politics

The Caledonian government has adopted measures to deal with the current situation in New Caledonia. This is the 17th day of rioting. – Application of the new sugar tax has been postponed until August 1. – Companies...