Caricom discussion paper in final stages

The Caricom Secretariat headquarters in Guyana (File photograph) It has been almost two years since the Government announced in the Throne Speech that it would pursue full membership of Caricom — but the details of what that might mean for Bermuda...

Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — When Nadege Anelka first came to the West African country of Benin from her home island… DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — When Nadege Anelka first came to the West African country of Benin from her home island of Martinique, a French...

There’s a New Way to Fly to the Caribbean Island of Martinique

The volcanos. The rainforests. The rum distilleries. The out-of-this-world restaurants. It’s hard to believe the Caribbean island of Martinique is still under the radar of most travelers — but that’s in part what makes it such a fascinating place...

A Flight to Unity: Caribbean Airlines Introduces 4 Weekly Flights to Martinique

Caribbean Airlines Launches Service to Martinique On December 03, Caribbean Airlines launched direct flights to the French Caribbean Island of Martinique, a significant step in the airline’s vision to connect the Caribbean seamlessly and...

CAL Launches Martinique Route

Caribbean Airlines has taken a groundbreaking step in regional aviation with the launch of its inaugural service to Martinique. The new service was launched on Wednesday. Caribbean Airlines Chief Executive Officer Garvin Medera described the new...

Allianz and Groupama cancel riot coverage in Martinique and Guadeloupe

Allianz and Groupama are removing the riot coverage from their commercial insurance policies for Martinique and Guadeloupe. This decision came a few days after the Italian group Generali had stopped underwriting commercial risks in the French West...

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, October 2024

Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

The First Caribbean Institute for Nuclear Imaging (ICIN) Inaugurated in Martinique

Courtesy Caribbean Media Partners FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique – The first Caribbean Institute for Nuclear Imaging (ICIN) was officially opened in Martinique over the weekend by the Territorial Collectivity of Martinique (CTM), the Prefecture of...

Global Reinsurance Market: Special 2025 Renewal

After the particularly high claims experience of 2017 and the Covid years, the global reinsurance market is calmly embarking on the 2025 renewals. The recovery of recent years confirms the good health of reinsurers, whose profitability has been...

"We plan to start exporting Japanese pumpkins to the U.S. in early 2026"

Panama is strengthening its role as a reliable supplier of tropical fruits and roots in global markets, supported by a climate that enables year-round production. While other countries in the region face disruptions from rain or drought, the...

Medical facility for cancer screening launched in Martinique

The first Caribbean Institute for Nuclear Imaging (ICIN) has opened in the French-island of Martinique offering a unique medical facility for cancer screening and diagnosing services for regional and international patients. The Euro 63 million...

From The Flag To The Cross: Fascism American Style

Above photo: Police surround pro-Palestine student encampment at University of Southern California. The Law and Disorder radio program has immortalized selected recent interviews as it expands into print media with a new book, From the Flag to the...

Island Treasures: 5 Cultural Icons Making History As Natives Of Martinique

While many visitors to Martinique regard it for its beauty and the fruits of its labor — think: lush gardens, world-class rum, and award-winning chocolate — the most captivating aspect of the French territory is the people. Martinique has long...

IMF, World Bank must be abolished to save the planet

By Keston K Perry As yet another United Nations Climate Change Conference fails to produce a strong commitment to urgent climate action, the climate crisis is on course to get much worse. While its effects, such as unprecedented flooding,...

The IMF and the World Bank must be abolished to save the planet

As yet another United Nations Climate Change Conference fails to produce a strong commitment to urgent climate action, the climate crisis is on course to get much worse. While its effects, such as unprecedented flooding, devastating droughts,...

'I don't find the flying of flags funny' - Your letters plus two Pictures from the Past

Back in May 1970 this photo was captioned: ‘Not many villages can boast of having a cobbler. But Penkridge can - and it goes one better, for it has a lady cobbler! Dorothy Croxton carries out cobbling in a small shop in Market Street, where...

INSIDE BUSINESS: CAL LIFTS OFF TO MARTINIQUE

How This “Paris of the Caribbean” Forged a Unique Bond With the United States

The town of St. Pierre, in northern Martinique, is world-famous for the appalling tragedy that took place here on May 8, 1902, when an eruption of Mount Pelée destroyed the urban area and killed nearly 30,000 people. This marked the end of the...

“The high cost of living in Martinique is the consequence of the colonial system”

Pierre-Charles also criticizes the current repression of social movements in Martinique. The dispatch of the CRS 8 , a special police unit, recalls the colonial history of repression. Police violence during recent demonstrations even led the...

CARICOM head stresses need for partnership to finance climate resilience

Prime Minister of Grenada and head of CARICOM Dickon Mitchell has stressed the need to finance climate resilience and adaptation that works in the best interest of the planet. Mr. Mitchell was among world leaders who delivered statements at the...