Cruise Culture & Respect: Carnival Cruise Line is warning passengers that swimwear rules can be stricter once you step off the ship in Lifou, New Caledonia—no G-strings, thongs, monokinis or mankinis, topless sunbathing is banned, and swimsuits should be kept to beaches/pools, with cover-ups expected in markets, churches and community spaces. Justice for Kanak Leadership: A Paris court has dismissed all charges against pro-independence Kanak leader Christian Téin and 13 others over alleged roles in the May 2024 unrest, citing insufficient evidence; prosecutors have 10 days to appeal. Electoral Roll Changes: France’s Constitutional Council has approved adjustments to New Caledonia’s electoral roll for the 28 June provincial elections, allowing over 10,000 more people to vote by partially “unfreezing” restrictions tied to the Nouméa Accord era. Connectivity for Everyday Life: Fiji Airways will resume direct Nadi–Nouméa flights from 22 September 2026, twice weekly, adding 10,000+ seats annually and strengthening travel links for tourism, trade and regional organisations. Hospitality Leadership: Marriott has appointed John Douglas as Area General Manager for the Pacific Islands, with strategic oversight including New Caledonia.