Voodoo? Religious tolerance must prevail

I was pained to read an article in one of the dailies about a member of staff at the Board of Inland Revenue issuing a legal letter to the BIR over being transferred to another department over her alleged involvement in voodoo, “proven” by a small...

The Sanctuary of the Mad

In the Moroccan collective imaginary, the city of Berrechid explicitly evokes mental illness. Berrechid is home to Morocco’s largest psychiatric hospital. To say to someone, “I’ll send you to Berrechid!” (ghadi nssayftek l’Berrechid // غادي نسيفطك...

Savor The Foods Of Martinique: A Culinary Adventure In Fort-De-France

Fort-de-France, Martinique. Typical creole market. Discover what makes this country's food scene so exciting in 2025. getty Is there anything an intrepid food lover enjoys more than to discover a new hot culinary scene? Well, why not make 2025 the...

Grenada Tourism Authority celebrates visionary leaders transforming tourism in Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique

Grenada Tourism Authority honored eight industry leaders for enhancing tourism in Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique through storytelling and strategic partnerships in 2024. NEW YORK, NY – The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) recognized...

French prefect of Martinique visits Jamaica for strengthened ties

M. Christian Laigret, prefect of Martinique and a distinguished organiser of the French Resistance during World War II, arrived in Jamaica for an official two-day visit. Greeted by Governor Sir Hugh Foot at the Hanover Street wharf, M. Laigret was...

Surrealism’s Legacy of Antifascist Activism

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GOCA celebrates first cohort of cultural and creative scholarship students

The Grenada Office of Creative Affairs (GOCA) celebrated the achievements of the first cohort of scholarship recipients for the Cultural & Creative Industries specialised courses offered by T A Marryshow Community College (TAMCC) at a certificate...

Magnitude 6.5 Quake Hits East of Guadeloupe

A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of the French overseas territory of Guadeloupe on Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake’s epicentre was located about 160 kilometres (100 miles) east of...

Avolta inauguarates Martinique Duty Free store with local focus

Avolta, through its subsidiary Dufry France, has announced the opening of a new duty free space in Fort-de-France at Aéroport Martinique Aimé Césaire. It combines an international offer and carefully selected local products to highlight the...

The 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025, From Foodie-Favorite Fishing Villages to Culture-Rich Cities

The Caribbean is evolving, just as its visitors are evolving. For every visitor looking to savor the region’s natural beauty, there’s another seeking out authentic cultural experiences, musical odysseys or wellness journeys. Then there are the...

Secret mining studies and private deals: is a new gold rush quietly starting in El Salvador?

Set off the main road through San Isidro, El Salvador, an old gate sits locked by a chain. Across its rusted metal wire mesh are emblazoned the words: “Private property, entry forbidden.” A bus stop outside is covered with faded black and yellow...

Macaulay’s men

Many a man and woman have sweated blood and tears for the Caribbean. Against the swords and thraldom of imperialism. To establish our own homesteads, farms, markets, villages, republics. Remember Hatuey, the Cuban warrior chief, who fought the...

Saint-Pierre's Devastated Ruins Reveal Tragic History

St. Lucia’s Marigot Bay and Pigeon Island now behind us, the Caribee under full sail headed for Martinique, the next island in the Lesser Antilles. Like nearby Guadeloupe, Martinique is an overseas department of France and culturally distinct from...

Countdown to the Transat Café L'OR is on

by Francesca Clapcich 24 Oct 09:44 PDT Italian-American professional offshore sailor Francesca Clapcich is set to become the first American woman to take on the notoriously challenging double-handed race, the Transat Café L'OR. Clapcich and her...

Grenadian educator, author wins International Impact Book Award for Best STEM Education

Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Grenadian-born educator Dr. Ansha Clement, a STEM learning specialist, mother, and author, has won The Internation Impact Book Award for Best...

Carriacou and Petite Martinique now on cultural map of the world

by Curlan Campbell Traditional Wooden Boatbuilding and Shakespeare Mas entered into UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Places Grenada at top of per capita list for inscribed elements Next logical step is...

Ayodele Andrew to Lead Dominica’s Cultural Tourism Push

Discover Dominica Authority Appoints Ayodele Andrew as Festivals and Events Manager Discover Dominica Authority announces the appointment of Ayodele Andrew as its Festivals and Events Manager, effective December 18, 2024. With over two decades of...

It’s time to go racing… countdown to the Transat Café L’OR is on

Italian-American professional offshore sailor Francesca Clapcich is set to become the first American woman to take on the notoriously challenging double-handed race, the Transat Café L’OR. Clapcich and her co-skipper, Will Harris (GBR) will cross...

A Flight to Unity: Caribbean Airlines Introduces 4 Weekly Flights to Martinique

Caribbean Airlines Launches Service to Martinique On December 03, Caribbean Airlines launched direct flights to the French Caribbean Island of Martinique, a significant step in the airline’s vision to connect the Caribbean seamlessly and...

CAL Launches Martinique Route

Caribbean Airlines has taken a groundbreaking step in regional aviation with the launch of its inaugural service to Martinique. The new service was launched on Wednesday. Caribbean Airlines Chief Executive Officer Garvin Medera described the new...