Martinique: Photographer Adeline Rapon celebrates Afro-Caribbean queer visibility

Rapon’s photography challenges heteronormativity in Martinique Self-portrait by Adeline Rapon (Instagram: @adelinerapon). Adeline Rapon, a mixed race and openly lesbian feminist photographer, chose to return to her paternal roots in order to...

Discover Dominica Authority Promotes Destination and World Creole Music Festival in GuadeloupeRegional Activation Continues in Martinique 

Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) advanced its regional marketing efforts this week with a promotional activation in Guadeloupe, highlighting both the island’s tourism offerings and the upcoming World Creole Music Festival (WCMF). The initiative...

PHARCS commemorates Elderly Month with new partnership and initiatives

In celebration of Dominica’s Month of the Elderly, Premium Home and Residential Care Services (PHARCS) has revealed its lineup of activities, along with what the company says is an “exciting new partnership to enhance services for seniors.”...

NBA Europe a ‘great avenue to grow the game of basketball’, says ex-NBA champion Ronny Turiaf

SINGAPORE – Nikola Jokic (Serbia), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece), Luka Doncic (Slovenia) and Victor Wembanyama (France) are some of the leading lights of the National Basketball Association (NBA) today. But just two decades ago, players from...

French budget cut strikes turn violent as protesters and police clash in Paris

Large-scale protests in the French capital Paris turned ugly on Thursday afternoon, after a few dozen individuals clad in black attacked the police officers on site, who responded with teargas. Small pockets of demonstrators out of a crowd of tens...

Podcast: PM woes, tourists 'overtake' Montmartre, when Martinique became French

As France gets its fifth prime minister in three years, demonstrators who responded to a call to block the country talk about feeling ignored by the government. Residents and business owners in Paris' picturesque Montmartre neighbourhood hit out...

France: Another Day of Strike—for What?

For the second time in eight days, the French have voiced their discontent with their leaders with a day of strikes and demonstrations following on from the Bloquons tout! (“Let’s block everything!”) movement launched on Wednesday, September 10th....

Savouring Martinique: Creole cuisine, rhum tastings and floral wonders

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel International Fragrant markets, rhum distilleries and lush botanical gardens uncover the sensory beauty of the Caribbean island Author of the article: DINE and Destinations Magazine Adam Waxman Published Sep...

Latest Updates on France Protests Today

FRANCE – At least 111 people have so far been arrested after nationwide strike kicks off as France faces protests on Thursday, led by trade unions. Between 600,000 and 900,000 people are expected to participate. According to local authorities,...

Australia Direct Aid grant brings supplies and hope

Thousands of Grenadian children, who have had their education severely disrupted following the destruction caused by Hurricane Beryl in 2024, received a welcome boost with the handover of books during a ceremony at the Grenada Boys’ Secondary...

ON Culture | Look to the Windows and the Walls for Artful Happenings

This edition of ON Culture was originally emailed to subscribers on August 29, 2025. To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts newsletter in your inbox on Fridays, sign up at independent.com/newsletters. ON the Windows File this one in the “at long last”...

Martinique Cruise Sector Surges with Record Numbers

Source: Martinique Tourism Authority Martinique offers a warm welcome to cruise passengers. FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique (August 25, 2025) – Martinique has posted a nearly 11% jump in cruise arrivals for the 2024–2025 season, up from about 421,000...

Caribbean on One Stage – Anguilla, Grenada, Martinique

The cultural fabric of the Caribbean is as diverse as it is dynamic, and this was beautifully reflected when Anguilla, Grenada, and Martinique came together on one stage. Each country brought not only its music and artistry, but also its soul,...

10 of the best things to do in Martinique

The island of Martinique is the kind of place that lingers in your memory. Its stunning tropical scenery, mixed with a dash of French influence, creates a unique Caribbean island filled with flavorful food, stunning beaches and a culture that...

Smart Travel: CTL’s New Luxe Lounge, U.S. Tops Business Travel Charts, Martinique’s Cruise Industry in High Demand and More

Looking for bubbles before boarding? American Airlines is bringing its Flagship lounge to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), with spa suites, chef menus and, yes, champagne. Booking international business trips like it’s 2019? You’re...

Lessons Learned: Grenada’s Social Development & Gender Affairs PS shares with NEMA insights into Hurricane Beryl response

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) continued to use Hurricane Beryl as a cautionary tale for the citizens and residents of the Federation in its series “From Danger to Safety”. Continuing the...

Phones, exams and sex education: What changes in French schools from September 1st

As 12 million students – and some 850,000 teachers – prepare to return to classrooms across France on Monday, September 1st, here’s what they can expect from the start of term. Brevet In June 2026, the brevet - the exams that 14 and 15-year-olds...

Ollivierre proposes ministry of Grenadines development and affairs

Southern Grenadines MP, Terrance Ollivierre, says a New Democratic Party (NDP) government will set up a Ministry of Grenadines Development and Affairs, headquartered in the cays rather than in Kingstown, the nation’s capital. “It’s going to be...

Carnival Cruise Line is upgrading vacations from convenient ports

Shortly after revealing plans to offer more variety and choice for Texas cruisers for the 2027/2028 cruise season, Carnival Cruise Line is now confirming its commitment to three other U.S. home ports outside of Florida. Although cruises from...

Mexican unions, left parties to host continental gathering for migrant rights, national sovereignty

Against the United States government’s attacks on immigrants and countries in the region, representatives of Latin America’s trade unions, social movements and progressive parties are set to meet in Mexico City on September 27–28. The Continental...