Most of the news in New Caledonia with the challenges of nickel in the region, the testimony of an employee of Vale one week after their evacuation from the site, the parvovirus which rages on the Caillou and the 3rd and last day of the play off.
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Aircalin plane stranded in Tokyo
The flight SB 801 was scheduled to fly to Le Caillou this Friday morning, but a problem with a part of the plane was reported during the transit visit, before boarding. The thirty or so passengers were still picked up at Tokyo airport. According to the company, they should be able to return to the Caillou during the day.
The challenges of nickel in the region
Finland is the most active European mining country. Like New Caledonia with the plant in the South, it wants to conquer a share of the lucrative market for batteries for electric vehicles, but global competition is intense and environmental risks are very present.
Sonia Lagarde calls for the blockers to be responsible
The mayor of the city of Nouméa said to herself ” very concerned about the situation “Blockades of SLN mining sites, which” endanger the survival of the industrial tool “. Sonia Lagarde calls for the responsibility of those who maintain the blockages, ” in order to avoid an economic and social disaster, which would affect the whole of New Caledonia ».
A Vale employee testifies
It has been a week since Vale employees were evacuated from the Goro industrial site. What are they becoming? Vale NC has stepped up its support for its employees.
Fiji Islands devastated by Yasa
Scenes that look like the end of the world, 1400 km of New Caledonia, in the archipelago of Fiji, devastated on Thursday night for sale, by a cyclone of category 5. At the passage of Yasa, with gusts 345 km / h, villages were completely razed. A first human toll shows two dead.
Graduates in Koné
This Friday, the students of the first promotion of the economics and management license at the University of Koné received their diplomas. Fifteen students on twenty three have validated the training.
A short film to fight harassment
The third in the defense class of Magenta college were awarded the 2020 Accrovi prize. They won the competition with a short film dedicated to the fight against harassment.
Relay apartments for victims of domestic violence
The southern province on Thursday adopted a housing system for people victims of domestic violence within the family. Five Sic housing will serve as a relay apartment.
Transfer of power to the head of the Mont-Dore firefighters
Eddy Aita replaces Jean-Louis Marlier at Mont-Dore. This Friday was also the celebration of Saint Barbara, postponed for a few days because of the tensions in the town last week.
Water seekers in the air
It is an innovative campaign that has been taking place in the far north for a week. A helicopter sweeps the reliefs of Poum in search of water, thanks to an electromagnetic loop. A first on the territory.
Parvovirus, a danger for dogs
Our puppies died of parvovirus at the pound in early December. This disease, contagious and dangerous for dogs attacks their intestines and can cause the death of the animal. To avoid getting there, you just need to have your dog vaccinated.
3rd and last day of play off
Last straight for the play offs this afternoon, at the Yoshida stadium in Koné. AT 14 hours, Tiga Sport will face Ace Magenta and 16 hours, Hienghène Sport will be opposed to Horizon Patho. At the end of the two meetings, the names of the champion and the vice-champion of the Caledonian Football Federation will be known. They will represent New Caledonia, during the O’league 2021.
Festivities and markets this Saturday
The Fête de la Mer is today in Thio. The festivities started at 8h, on the Néfacia site. Events, competitions and workshops will also be offered on site.
The Païta Christmas market takes place until Sunday, at the South Arena. 50 exhibitors will be on site, Christmas shows and workshops will also be offered on site.
Archeology in the spotlight, at the Tjibaou Cultural Center. On site, an exhibition and activities will be offered. Objective: to meet the archaeological heritage of a town.
