Fiji Airways Restores Nouméa Route: Fiji Airways will resume direct Nadi–Nouméa flights from 22 September 2026, twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays via Fiji Link ATR 72-600 aircraft, adding more than 10,000 seats annually and boosting tourism, trade and people-to-people links. New Caledonia Election Roll Update: France’s Constitutional Council has validated a “partial unfreezing” of New Caledonia’s electoral restrictions for the 28 June 2026 provincial elections, allowing over 10,000 additional voters—aimed at people born after November 1998—after amendments were endorsed by the National Assembly and Senate. Health Sector Restructuring Talks: New Caledonia’s healthcare stakeholders met over three days in Nouméa City Hall to tackle chronic disease burdens, youth addictions, staff shortages, costly medical evacuations and financial strain, with priorities focused on making health jobs more attractive, reorganising care delivery and ensuring sustainability. Kava Prices Bite Local Industry: New Caledonia’s kava bar sector is warning of job losses as the imported dried root price jumps from about 4,500 CFP francs per kilo to around 7,000 CFP since early 2026, driven by higher fuel and freight costs from Vanuatu and lower production volumes. Cruise Dress Code Reminder for Lifou: Carnival Splendor passengers visiting Lifou are being told swimwear must be modest and only worn at beaches or pools, with restrictions on items like G-strings, thongs and topless sunbathing.