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“Glory Be to God”: Swahili Francis Heads to Martinique for Treatment
St. Lucia Times
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February 20, 2025
Six-year-old Swahili Francis, whose fight against acute kidney failure has touched hearts across Saint Lucia, is off to Martinique for further diagnosis and treatment. His mother, Cristy Francis, shared an update on his condition, expressing deep...
OECS Entrepreneurs Set Voyage On 5th Edition of the Caribbean Business Cruise
I News Cayman
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February 19, 2025
Castries, Saint Lucia – 18 February, 2025 – The Caribbean Business Cruise (CBC) is back for its 5th edition, promising to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the Caribbean with unique opportunities for business growth and...
Travel Tuesday: Martinique Lewis chats about Black-Owned businesses Napa
CBS News Bay Area - California
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For Black History Month, we're taking you to Napa to explore African American travel experiences right here in the Bay Area. Travel expert and creator of the ABC Travel Greenbook, Martinique Lewis, joined Gianna Franco this morning to share how...
Air Transat Confirms Martinique Expansion, Pushes A321LR Boundaries
Routes
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Canadian carrier Air Transat has confirmed plans to expand service to Martinique as part of its summer 2025 schedule, which includes several new routes. Speaking at Routes Americas 2025, Selva Veragou, senior director of network planning and...
Saint Lucia Gets Donation of Medical Equipment from Martinique University
St. Lucia Times
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February 16, 2025
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has received a significant donation of medical equipment from the University Hospital of Martinique (CHUM). The equipment, which includes essential devices and supplies for improving patient...
EV Motors and Bahamas Development Bank Announce Partnership to Drive Sustainable Business Development in The Bahamas
Magnetic Media
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February 17, 2025
By LINDSAY THOMPSON Bahamas Information Services ATLANTIS, Paradise Island, The Bahamas — Director General of Tourism Latia Duncombe said The Bahamas remains committed as a leader in visitor experience, as more than 1,000 participants were...
Results of Republic Bank Spice Island Billfish Tournament 2025
Now Grenada
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February 3, 2025
Republic Bank extends a heartfelt thank you to all 39 boats and 239 anglers who participated in the 2025 tournament, held 27–31 January. We are grateful for their enthusiasm, dedication and sportsmanship, which contributed to making this year’s...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, December and Annual 2024
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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February 5, 2025
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...
Albert, Joseph Score in Martinique
St. Lucia Times
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January 31, 2025
Saint Lucian sharpshooter Shamalyn Albert has increased her output in Martinique football to 11 goals in seven games and now has a new tag-team partner. Albert and national captain Ellaisa Marquis were joined for their most recent game by...
Martinique protesters take up arms over cost of living
JURIST
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October 24, 2024
Protesters picked up arms in the ongoing cost-of-living protests in the French colonial holding of Martinique on Wednesday said the local French government. According to the Prefecture of Martinique, protesters set up seven barricades during the...
Montserrat Entrepreneur Christal Edgecombe to Showcase Glow H&B Essentials on Caribbean Business Cruise
Discover Montserrat
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January 27, 2025
Christal Edgecombe, founder of Glow H&B Essentials, a natural hair and skincare line based in Montserrat, will represent her brand at the 5th edition of the Caribbean Business Cruise, organised by Isanaja Consulting. The event, scheduled from...
French navy seizes 9 tons of cocaine on Turkish ship off Martinique
The California Courier
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February 3, 2025
The French Navy maritime patrol vessel La Confiance boarded and seized nine tons of cocaine from the Turkish merchant vessel Haliç-Equality, owned by Turkish shipping magnate H.B.T, on January 10, according to the reports. The ship, valued at...
Martinique: ‘Our economy is based on a colonial model’.
International Viewpoint
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How did the movement against the high cost of living come about? There have been some impressive mobilisations by the people of the French West Indies against the high cost of living in recent years: in 2009, they were initiated by the LKP in...
Martinique’s Inflation Crisis: Why This Island Deserves More Attention
LatinAmerican Post
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October 15, 2024
The people of Martinique are demanding attention as soaring inflation and the high cost of living have sparked widespread unrest. With violent protests disrupting daily life, it’s clear that economic instability on the island requires urgent and...
Chambers: Positive business outlook for 2025
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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January 16, 2025
Business Mya Quamie 3 Hrs Ago MARKET EXPANSION: TTMA and the Trade Ministry led a trade mission to Canada in 2024. This year the association proposes a trade mission cruise, docking in various Caribbean countries. Photo courtesy TTMA - For the...
Businesses to benefit under post-Hurricane Beryl Reactivation Facility
Now Grenada
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October 18, 2024
The Government of Grenada, in partnership with the Grenada Development Bank (GDB), is rolling out the Hurricane Beryl Business Reactivation Facility, a strategic initiative designed to aid businesses affected by Hurricane Beryl in Petite...
MP David: Creative artistes deserve year-round support
Now Grenada
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August 20, 2025
Greater support is being urged for Grenada’s creative artistes, including those who contributed to making Spicemas 2025 a successful carnival. Veteran parliamentarian Peter David, in making the call for increased artistes’ support, said they...
Grenada Tourism Authority to launch destination magazine
The Daily Herald
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Pure Grenada magazine. ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada--The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) announced the launch of a new, high-impact destination magazine to be created in partnership with international publishing house Greydoor Publishing. According to...
Bonaire Set to Be Connected To New Submarine Data Cable
Submarine Telecoms Forum
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August 15, 2025
By Tanya Deen, Bonaire Insider August 14, 2025 Bonaire will be connected to the CELIA submarine data cable in 2027. This will ensure more reliable and stable internet access. Saba Statia Cable System BV (SSCS) recently signed an agreement with...
Martinique Masses Continue Rebellion Against French Colonial System
News Ghana
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October 16, 2024
Rising prices and state repression prompts strikes and demonstrations Geostrategic Analysis In the Caribbean Island of Martinique which remains under French colonial rule, social unrest has flared up again prompted by hyperinflation and the...