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Special anti-riot police from France deployed to Martinique amid ongoing protests over cost of living
Radio Jamaica
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September 24, 2024
A group of special anti-riot police from France are in Martinique to deal with violent protests that erupted last week over the high cost of living. At least six police officers and one civilian are recovering from gunshot wounds. Protesters have...
Long-forbidden French anti-riot force sent to Martinique as thousands defy ban on protest
The Gleaner
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September 22, 2024
MEXICO CITY (AP) — France has sent a group of special anti-riot police that's been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, where protesters have gathered despite the government barring demonstrations in parts of the...
World News | Long-forbidden French Anti-riot Force Sent to Martinique as Thousands Defy Bans on Protests
Latestly
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September 22, 2024
Mexico City, Sep 22 (AP) France has sent a group of special anti-riot police that's been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, where protesters have gathered despite the government barring demonstrations in parts of the...
Long-forbidden French anti-riot force sent to Martinique as thousands defy bans on protests
Associated Press
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September 22, 2024
MEXICO CITY (AP) — France has sent a group of special anti-riot police that’s been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, where protesters have gathered despite the government barring demonstrations in parts of the...
France Sends Banned Anti-Riot Police to Martinique
Nationwide 90FM
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September 23, 2024
France has sent a controversial group of special anti-riot police to the French Caribbean island of Martinique. The elite riot police, known as the Companies for Republican Security, were banned in the French territory following bloody riots in...
France sends anti-riot to Martinique as protest intensify
Caribbean National Weekly
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September 23, 2024
France has given approval for a special anti-riot force to Martinique, a method that has been banned for the past 65 years. Protestors have gathered throughout Martinique defying government orders banning demonstrations in major cities. Protests...
Paris deploys its special forces to suppress protests in Martinique
The Azeri Times
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September 22, 2024
France has dispatched the CRS 8 (Eighth Company of Republican Security), a specialized police unit, to suppress protests in its overseas department of Martinique in the Caribbean Sea, according to a police source cited by the television channel...
Protests Continue in France’s Martinique Island Despite Curfew
teleSUR
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Car burned in the streets of French colonial island of Martinique. Photo: X/ @TOPXNews September 21, 2024 Hour: 4:42 pm In the French oversea island of Martinique, the officials have implemented a curfew from 9 pm to 5 am in parts of the capital...
Grenada Increases Access to Climate Finance with UK and CCCCC Support
Win Media SKN
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September 21, 2024
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment, and Renewable Energy in Grenada has received support from the United Kingdom Government and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) to...
President Ali commits financial incentives for Golden Jaguars
News Room
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September 29, 2024
In what can be viewed as an unprecedented gesture to incentivise the performance of the team, Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle has confirmed that President Dr. Irfaan Ali has committed to paying the Golden Jaguars US$5,000 for each victory in...
Grenada welcomes support from the UK and CCCCC to increase access to climate finance and response to climate change
Stabroek News
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September 20, 2024
The Ministry of Climate Resilience, the Environment and Renewable Energy welcomes support from the United Kingdom (UK) Government and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) to equip more than 25 technical officers and sectoral...
Violent protests erupt in Martinique over high cost of living with 14 injured
The Guardian
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September 19, 2024
Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique have imposed a 9pm to 5am curfew in parts of its capital to quell escalating violent protests over the high cost of living. According to Radio France International (RFI), at least 14 people,...
UN agencies provide one-off financial support
Now Grenada
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September 19, 2024
by Linda Straker World Food Programme made payment to people in Carriacou, Petite Martinique and St Patrick UNICEF made payment to people in the parishes of St John and St Mark Beryl Relief Income Support (BRIS) programme to run from November 2024...
Gunfire injures 6 police officers in Martinique during protests
Caribbean National Weekly
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September 18, 2024
At least six police officers were injured by gunfire overnight in the French Caribbean island of Martinique during violent protests over the high cost of living, officials said Tuesday. Two unidentified suspects were arrested, according to a...
Rising food costs pose a risk to social, economic stability
Barbados Today
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September 26, 2024
54 When electors say it is the “pocketbook” issues that move them the most when deciding who should have their vote, believe them. The high cost of living is a concern that appears to be overriding most citizens’ unease about other issues. As the...
TotalEnergies Marketing Lauded for Contribution to Economy
Jamaica Information Service
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September 8, 2024
French investments in Jamaica are reflected in a number of critical areas in the economy, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Speaking at TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary...
Total Energies Marketing Lauded for Contribution to Economy
Jamaica Information Service
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September 8, 2024
French investments in Jamaica are reflected in a number of critical areas in the economy, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Speaking at TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary...
World News | Gunfire Injures 6 Police Officers in Martinique During Protests over Living Costs
Latestly
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September 17, 2024
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sep 18 (AP) At least six police officers were injured by gunfire overnight in the French Caribbean island of Martinique during violent protests over the high cost of living, officials said Tuesday. Two unidentified suspects...
Gunfire injures 6 police officers in Martinique during protests over living costs
WTOP - District Columbia
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September 17, 2024
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — At least six police officers were injured by gunfire overnight in the French Caribbean… SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — At least six police officers were injured by gunfire overnight in the French Caribbean island of...
Gunfire injures six police officers in Martinique during protests over living costs
KEYT - California
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September 17, 2024
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique say at least six police officers have been injured by gunfire during violent protests over the high cost of living. Government officials say two unidentified...