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Guadeloupe Representative: France polluted our arable lands with toxic substances
APA
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"Between 1922 and 1930, France's inadequate actions and misguided policies led to the contamination of agricultural land with pesticides in both Guadeloupe and Martinique," said Philippe Eugène Louis Verdol, lecturer in economic sciences, during a...
I learned about slavery from Hollywood. Why is French cinema so slow to depict our own colonial crimes?
The Guardian
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July 1, 2025
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...
“The high cost of living in Martinique is the consequence of the colonial system”
International Viewpoint
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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...
Armed activists launch new protests in Martinique over high living costs
Virgin Islands Free Press
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November 2, 2024
FORT-DE-FRANCE — Protesters with automatic weapons targeted police and firefighters in the French Caribbean island of Martinique during a fresh round of violent demonstrations, the government said Wednesday. No injuries were reported, but the...
MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – June 30, 2025
I News Cayman
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June 30, 2025
The MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter offers travel, tourism, Caribbean and global news weekly. To share stories, information or intelligence, contact us at [email protected]. June 30, 2025 CTO, Caribbean destinations spotlighted at American...
Discourse on French Colonialism in the 21st Century
Africa is a country
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Martinican author Aimé Césaire—long revered as one of the early founders of France’s Négritude movement, cultivating Black consciousness alongside Léopold Senghor and the Nardal sisters—has long been canonized in historical memory as one of the...
Simone Biles Receives Heartfelt Tribute From Training Partner for Unwavering Support: “I Was Lucky”
Essentially Sports
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June 29, 2025
Mélanie De Jesus, a French gymnast with four European championships, dreams as big as her talent. She took a leap of faith when she packed her bags and moved to Houston, Texas, to train at the World Champions Centre, the world-class gym owned by...
Armed activists launch new protests in Martinique over living costs
Loop News
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Protesters with automatic weapons targeted police and firefighters in the French Caribbean island of Martinique during a fresh round of violent demonstrations, the government said Wednesday. No injuries were reported, but the government said in a...
Fresh Round of Violent Demonstrations in Martinique
Nationwide 90FM
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October 23, 2024
Protesters with automatic weapons targeted police and firefighters in the French Caribbean island of Martinique during a fresh round of violent demonstrations. No injuries were reported, but the government says authorities were prevented from...
"Bananas from France do not fight with the same weapons as American or African bananas"
Fresh Plaza
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June 4, 2025
François Moran, Tropibana François Moran, manager of Tropibana at the Rungis market, is a fervent supporter of bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique, which his father used to sell on the same market. "This banana ticks all the boxes: It is...
Curfew Extended Amid Violent Protests Over Rising Living Costs in Martinique
Times Caribbean
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October 15, 2024
The local administration of Martinique has extended curfew measures for an additional week, in response to escalating civil unrest and violent protests sparked by rising living costs on the French Caribbean island. Initially set to expire on...
International Decolonization Front of French colonies issues statement regarding situation in Kanaky and Martinique
APA
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International Decolonization Front of French colonies has issued a statement regarding the situation in Kanaky and Martinique, APA reports. The statement says that it is no coincidence that after Kanaky, Martinique is revolting. It states that to...
Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique voted France's favorite brand
Fresh Plaza
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September 23, 2024
Banana Brands category Already recognized as French people's favorite origin (according to two CSA surveys in 2021 and 2023), the bananas of Guadeloupe and Martinique have reached a new milestone. In August, they were voted France's favorite brand...
US: Authorities responding to toxic gas leak at industrial plant in Houston, Texas, area as of the evening of Oct. 10. Shelter-in-place issued.
Crisis24
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Authorities have banned protests and implemented a curfew as of Oct. 10 amid worsening civil unrest in Martinique, with numerous protests related to the high cost of living on the island. The curfew is in effect from 21:00-05:00 daily. Authorities...
Irrigation Equipment under G-CREWS Challenge Fund for Agriculture
Now Grenada
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October 9, 2024
The Grenada Development Bank (GDB) has reached a significant milestone in the implementation of the Challenge Fund for Agriculture (CFA), a key component under the Climate-Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-CREWS) project. The GDB recently...
Caribbean Week of Agriculture gets underway in St Vincent
Loop News
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The 18th edition of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) got underway in St Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett underscoring the importance of the weeklong event to the...
Paris Deploys Riot Police to Crush Demonstrations in French-controlled Martinique
News Ghana
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October 4, 2024
Unrest erupts over the sharp rise in the cost of living in the Caribbean Political Economy Review During September a general strike and mass demonstrations in the French colonial outpost of Martinique erupted over the escalation in prices for...
Discover the Hidden Gems of Martinique and Guadeloupe via Caribbean Airlines
South Florida Caribbean News
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October 4, 2024
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – In keeping with its growth strategy and commitment to enhancing connectivity within the region, Caribbean Airlines will launch new flights to the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe (subject to...
Caribbean Airlines adds services to Martinique, Guadeloupe
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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October 2, 2024
News Newsday Reporter 7 Minutes Ago Caribbean Airlines CEO Garvin Medera - STATE-OWNED Caribbean Airlines (CAL) plans to expand its regional connectivity with new flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe. In a news release on October 1, CAL said in...
Caribbean Airlines launch new flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe
Caribbean National Weekly
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October 2, 2024
Caribbean Airlines is set to enhance regional connectivity by launching new flights to the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe, pending government approval. Service to Martinique will begin on December 3, followed by flights to...