New Caledonia records more Covid cases
New Caledonia has recorded another 389 Covid-19 cases.
The latest figure, covering the past week, brings the total number of cases since September to 62,866.
The death toll remains at 313 - all of them died after the Delta variant entered the community in September.
The official update makes no mention of any Covid-19 patient still in hospital care.
Most pandemic-related restrictions have been lifted, but vaccinated travellers must still take a test two days after arrival.
Unvaccinated travellers to New Caledonia must be tested before departure.
New Caledonian pro-independence candidates to mobilise voters
New Caledonian pro-independence candidates running for the legislative elections say they will mobilise voters for the next round.
The final round of votes will determine who will occupy the two New Caledonian seats in the French National Assembly and pro-independence candidates say they must win at least one seat at the elections on Sunday.
Pro-independence deputy Fidel Malalua told La Premiere they must gain voters from the opposition now.
"When we say we want to mobilise above our voters, some of our political structure tell not now. But we say now is the time to give a significant representation of New Caledonia. We could at least be represented with one seat. This would reflect New Caledonia's real face."
PNG's Marape hopes for a peaceful election
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has appealed to Papua New Guineans - especially those in Tari-Pori and Hela - to help ensure a peaceful General Election 2022.
James Marape Photo: PNG PM Media
Mr Marape told the National newspaper that all have the right to campaign and all are welcome.
He said candidates must be free to campaign to talk about policies and the people must be free to vote safely.
Mr Marape made his appeal at his election rally in front of thousands of people in Tari on Friday.
He said he was thankful that the general election campaigning in Hela to date has been very peaceful
Domestic violence and drug abuse on the increase says Bougainville commander
The northern Bougainville police commander Jackline Pais said domestic violence and drug abuse are on the rise and communities must act now before it is too late.
New Dawn FM is reporting Inspector Pais appealing to communities in the autonomous Papua New Guinea province to take control of their children and give them something worthwhile to do or put them in school.
The inspector said most youth turn to drugs because they have nothing to do at home.