POLITICAL FRAMEWORK
New Caledonia is an overseas community with special status. Its unique status results from the Nouméa agreement (May 5, 1998), approved during the electoral consultation of November 8, 1998.
In New Caledonia, the State is competent in the matters listed exhaustively by article 21 of the organic law, and in particular the control of immigration and foreigners, currency, the treasury, foreign exchange, national defense, justice, public service of the State, maintenance of order, higher education and research.
THE POLITICAL STRUCTURE
THE INSTITUTIONS
Thierry Santa, President of the government
THE GOVERNMENT
The government of New Caledonia is elected by the congress for a duration of 5 years. It is the executive power of New Caledonia.
It adopts the draft deliberations and laws of the country to be submitted to the congress.
Rock Wamytan, President of the Congress
THE CONGRESS
The Congress is the legislature of New Caledonia. It has 54 members who serve five-year terms, selected proportionally based on the partisan makeup of all three assemblies of the provinces of New Caledonia with a 5% threshold.
THE HIGH COMMISSION
The High Commissioner of the Republic is the representative of the French State in New Caledonia. He publishes the laws of the country with the countersignature of the president of the government of New Caledonia and is in charge of implementing security and justice. He was also at the forefront of the Covid 19 crisis management.
Laurent Prévost, High Commissioner of the Republic
COUNCIL INSTITUTIONS
The Customary Senate, the Council of State and the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) constitute the 3 other institutions of New Caledonia.
Clément Grochain, President of the customary Senate
THE PROVINCES
Created by the Matignon agreements, the provinces of the South, the North and the Loyalty Islands are governed by assemblies elected for five years by Caledonian citizens (special or "restricted" electorate). The last provincial election was held on May 12, 2019. It was the first renewal of assemblies after the self-determination ballot.
Paul Neaoutyine, President of the North Province
Sonia Backès, President of the South Province
Jacques Lalié, President of îles Loyauté Province
THE 10 MEMBERS OF THE 16th CALEDONIAN GOVERNMENT
Gilbert TYUIENON
Vice-President of the government, he leads the sectors of transport, public infrastructure and road safety.
Christopher GYGÈS
Government spokesperson, he leads the sectors of the economy and stimulus measures, foreign trade, taxation, energy, the digital economy and the economy of the sea.
Isabelle CHAMPMOREAU
She is in charge of the education sector as well as people with disabilities, the family, the fight against domestic violence and animal welfare.
Yoann LECOURIEUX
He is in charge of government budget and finance, insurance, civil and commercial law, and monetary matters. He is also responsible of relations with the Congress, the provinces and the municipalities of New Caledonia.
Vaimu'a MULIAVA
He is in charge of the public construction, real estate, housing and town planning sectors. He is also responsible for the public service sector, digital transformation, simplification of administration and evaluation of public policies.
Didier POIDYALIWANE
Government spokesperson, he leads the sectors of customary affairs, culture and the protection of children and young people. He is also responsible for relations with customary institutions and questions relating to identity and citizenship.
Jean-Louis D’ANGLEBERMES
He leads the sectors of work, employment, social dialogue, vocational training, integration, and monitors the 11th territorial European Development Fund. He is also in charge of the agriculture, livestock and fishing sectors.
Jean-Pierre DJAÏWÉ
He is in charge of the youth and sports sectors. He is also responsible for coordinating and monitoring the territorial plan for security and crime prevention, water policy, environmental issues and meteorology.
Valentine EURISOUKÉ
She is in charge of coordinating and implementing the Do Kamo plan and civic service. She is also responsible of women’s affairs and social welfare.
Philippe GERMAIN
Former president, he leads the sustainable development sector. He is also responsible for monitoring the management and development of the Coral Sea Natural Park, as well as research, innovation and audiovisual matters.