In the Overseas Territories, the mobilization continues against the pension reform after the use of 49.3 by the government. Trade union unity, which seemed to be running out of steam in Martinique and French Guiana, has started again.

In New Caledonia, it is a blow to the plurality of information. The newspaper Les Nouvelles calédoniennes, the only local daily newspaper in the territory, will no longer appear on newsstands. The Nouméa Mixed Commercial Court ordered the liquidation of the Melchior group. The public prosecutor had, however, deemed it hasty and had asked the court to favor a recovery plan. The 120 employees remained hopeful of a continuation of the activity. For them, it's a shock. They regret the absence of management and shareholders in court. How do Caledonians experience the disappearance of this newspaper to which they are attached? Dave Wa Héo Nassone and Franck Verges report.

"That's it, it's over. After nearly 52 years of existence, Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes lowered the curtain last night. Here

is the latest front page of the daily newspaper Les Nouvelles Calédoniennes. Support and thank you to our colleagues for informing us, beyond the #NouvelleCalédonie! pic.twitter.com/TIWl4RLXDW

— Outremers360 (@outremers360) March 16, 2023

Twenty migrants died when their boat sank on 11 March while trying to reach Mayotte. On board were 47 passengers from Madagascar. The boat capsized off Nosy Be. Halda Halidi's details.

In Saint-Georges, French Guiana, women are learning how to make their periodical pads to fight against period poverty. This project was initiated by a Red Cross nurse, national winner of the poverty plan. Vanessa Etienne and Guillaume Perrot report.

A centuries-old tradition takes place on the island of Lifou, in New Caledonia: the hut of the great chief must be renovated every 50 years. An important step has just been taken with the cutting of the trunks that will make the poles. An impressive job that required two months of scouting. Nicolas Esturgie reports.

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