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Analysis - A combination of inter-twined economic, political and social pressing issues is taking its toll in New Caledonia.

Whispers: what's happening around the region in politics, business and other news featured on Islands Business May 2024 Issue.

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.

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed he would forge ahead to seek changes to the French Constitution in early 2024.

Tensions high after key independence parties boycott the vote because of COVID and warn they’ll challenge the result.

Voters will go to the polls on Sunday in New Caledonia for the third and final referendum on the independence of the French-led Pacific territory. The

New Caledonia politicians in Paris for talks on crucial independence referendum Issued on: Posters outside voting stations at last referendum, October 2020 Theo Rouby / AFP 4 min MPs and politicians from the French pacific territory of New Caledonia are in Paris for a week of talks on the timing and framing of a third and binding referendum on independence from France. Advertising Read more Voters rejected the opti...