SJC Steel Pan Orchestra Performed in Martinique Festival

Sponsored | Article continues below . The St. Joseph’s Convent (SJC) Steel Pan Orchestra proudly represented Saint Lucia on the international stage at the renowned La Port des Arts Festival in Martinique last weekend. The prestigious event marked...

Surinamese banana exports back in focus for Europe

"We are a 'price maker' in the region and we would like to keep it that way," says Nitesh Ramlakhan, Director of Production Operations at Food and Agriculture Industries (FAI). As Suriname's only banana plantation, the company occupies a unique...

Newcastle v Fulham Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday for St James’ Park match

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Fulham Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe looking to follow up that excellent 3-0 Champions...

Caribbean Matters: Exploring the new pope's Black Caribbean ancestry

Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. One of the major unexpected surprises...

I’m a Travel Advisor, and These Are My 5 Favorite Caribbean Private Island Resorts

COMO Parrot Cay COMO Parrot Cay's Serenity Villa as seen from above.Vacationing on a private island might seem extravagant, but the Caribbean offers a variety of resorts that are worth a second look. As a travel advisor specializing in the region...

See inside replica of Christopher Columbus' ship as it docks in Norfolk town

But the town is welcoming a different sort of vessel this month - a full-scale replica of the Santa Maria, in which Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. The ship arrived and docked at the town's South Quay on Monday, July...

14 of the best villages in France - according to the French

The results are out for the 2025 poll to find France's favourite village - from fortified hilltop settlements in wine country to quaint fishing villages and the birthplace of musketeer d'Artagnan, here are some of the country's hidden gems. Every...

Why France keeps rioting

This article is taken from the July 2025 issue of The Critic. To get the full magazine why not subscribe? Right now we’re offering five issues for just £25. Riots are now a permanent feature of the Parisian lifestyle, just like train and metro...

Government of Grenada Signs Agreement with the New York-based Mount Sinai Health System for the Development of a New, State-of-the-Art, Affiliate Hospital for the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique

Newswise — Minister for Health, Honourable Philip Telesford, announced today that the Government of Grenada has signed a long-term collaboration agreement with the New York-based Mount Sinai Health System, a globally recognised academic medical...

Collapse Of Justice In France: Claude Jean-Pierre's Case Under Microscope

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 7.​ The case of Claude Jean-Pierre, which occurred in December 2020 in Guadeloupe, is not limited to the tragic death of one person. It has turned into a real can of worms, reflecting the tangled...

I learned about slavery from Hollywood. Why is French cinema so slow to depict our own colonial crimes?

France’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade was historically among the most significant in Europe. After Britain, France had the second biggest colonial empire. We know that 1.38 million people were deported in at least 4,220 documented...

CariCOF warns of intense heat and active hurricane season across the Caribbean

The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is forecasting neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions for the Pacific, while warning of persistent abnormal warmth north of the Caribbean and a highly active heat and rainfall season...

8 Safest Places To Travel To In The Caribbean

Source: Melanie Hobson / EyeEm / Getty When most people think of the Caribbean, they imagine white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and a laid-back lifestyle. And while the region is known for its breathtaking beauty and warm hospitality, safety is...

Business Spotlight: Mimi’s Playhouse

KENNEWICK, Wash.- Mimi’s Playhouse is an indoor playroom geared towards children ages zero to six years old. Mimi’s offers open play hours from 10a.m.-4p.m. for $15. Martinique Haworth, Owner of Mimi’s Playhouse, said they also offer birthday...

Wendie Renard insists France career not over amid 'disbelief, injustice' of Euro 2025 omission

France’s former captain Wendie Renard insists her “career is not over” after she was dropped by manager Laurent Bonadei, describing the “disbelief, injustice” she has felt. OL Lyonnes centre-back Renard, with 168 international appearances and...

New Flight to Connect Atlanta to Another Eastern Caribbean Escape in December

A new nonstop flight starting Dec. 20 is set to connect Atlanta with yet another Caribbean island aiming to deepen cultural connections with the city while drawing tourist traffic via Delta Air Lines Inc. The island of Grenada in early June...

Martinique Showcases Unique Cruise Appeal and Growing Accessibility at Cruise360

Source: Martinique Tourism Authority (L-R) Roger Blum, Muriel Wiltord, Glenn Heilbron and Monique Macaire-Sprott at Cruise 360 in Fort Lauderdale FOR LAUDERDALE, FL (May 11, 2025) – The Martinique Tourism Authority delivered a compelling case for...

France expands slavery remembrance with memorial in Paris su...

France on Saturday marks its National Memorial Day for Slavery and Its Abolitions. The town of Arcueil in the Paris suburbs is unveiling a commemorative stele – part of broader national efforts to create more memorial sites that acknowledge the...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – July 7, 2025

Big wins for USVI in federal tax bill Teri Helenese While portions of the new federal tax bill have sparked concern, the U.S. Virgin Islands secured several long-sought victories — thanks to determined, bipartisan advocacy led in part by Virgin...

Transat Café L'or: Saturday start for Ocean Fifty

by Transat Café L'OR 24 Oct 10:56 PDT 25 October 2025 The Ocean Fifty class and all its skippers have requested to advance their start to the Transat Café L'Or race which was originally scheduled for Sunday, October 26th. They point to the weather...