The new president of the province of the islands, Mathias Waneux, is an independence activist from the start. Very invested in the development of the three islands, and in particular Ouvéa, he is at the origin of several major projects such as the Iaaï wharf and social housing. A look back at the highlights of his journey.
The new president of the province of the Islands is an independence activist from the Caledonian Union, also involved in the FLNKS, since always. A determined man who fights for his island, particularly during the conflict with the president of the province, Nidoïsh Naisseline, around the establishment of the provincial branch in Ouvéa in 1995.
Originally from the Wadrilla tribe, where the graves of the 19 militants who died during the assault on Gossanah Cave in 1988 are located, he was involved in the May 4 commemorations. He also participated, as an actor, in Mathieu Kassovitz’s film, Order and moralitywhich traces the history of the hostage taking.
In Ouvéa, he took care of the development of the oil mill and the repair of the wharf while he was president of Sodil, the development company of the province of the Islands. He also followed structuring projects, particularly in the area of social housing.
He has been a member of the UC-FLNKS group in the Islands Province since 2009. He also directly opposed the former president, Jacques Lalié, whose management he strongly criticized. It is precisely the finances of the community that will be his priority, he assures.
Mathias Waneux is a man of conviction, who is committed to the development of the Loyalty Islands. An experience that allows him to approach this new challenge with serenity.
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