Politics of the Collectivity of Saint Martin Politics of the Collectivity of Saint Martin Saint Martin was a French commune for many years and formed part of Guadeloupe, which is an overseas "région" and "département" of France and is therefore in the European Union. In 2003, the population of the French part of the island voted in favour of secession from Guadeloupe in order to form a separate overseas collectivity (COM) of France. On 9 February 2007, the French Parliament passed a bill granting COM status to both the French part of Saint Martin and neighbouring Saint Barthélemy. The new status took effect once the local assembly
New Caledonia at the 2011 Pacific Games New Caledonia at the 2011 Pacific Games New Caledonia competed at the 2011 Pacific Games in Nouméa, New Caledonia between August 27 and September 10, 2011. As of June 28, 2011 New Caledonia has listed 747 competitors. New Caledonia has qualified 10 athletes. New Caledonia has qualified 65 athletes. New Caledonia has qualified 9 athletes. New Caledonia has qualified a team. Each team can have a maximum of 20 athletes. New Caledonia has qualified a men's and women's team. Each team can consist of a maximum of 12 athletes Men - Team Tournament Women - Team Tournament New Caledonia has