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Curfew lifted in France's Martinique after rioting ends
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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Curfew lifted in France's Martinique after rioting ends FORT-DE-FRANCE, Nov 5, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Authorities in the French Caribbean island of Martinique said Monday that the remaining nighttime curfews in the capital and surrounding areas would be...
Two Dead, Children Injured In Martinique Gun Violence
St. Lucia Times
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November 5, 2024
Two individuals sustained fatal gunshot injuries, and children were hurt when scooter-riding assailants toting automatic weapons opened fire at a residence in the Martinique capital, Fort de France, on Sunday. According to local reports, a...
iciHaïti - Training : Departure of the first group of FAd'H soldiers for Martinique (Video)
Haiti Libre
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November 4, 2024
iciHaïti - Training : Departure of the first group of FAd'H soldiers for Martinique (Video) 04/11/2024 07:24:53 Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, Antoine Michon, French Ambassador to Haiti alongside Jean Marc Berthier Antoine, Minister of Defense,...
Potential machinations by NDC government of the electoral system – Part I
The New Today Grenada
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July 5, 2025
Whether by way of embracing the ‘condemned’ electoral system or by way of introducing a ‘reformed’ electoral system in Grenada, it seems that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is maneuvering to take full grip of the electoral system. What are...
Vybz Kartel, Spice, Steel Pulse, Kes among big acts for the WCMF, Kassav returns for the silver jubilee
Loop News
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Dancehall sensation, Vybz Kartel and Spice are among the acts on Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival’s star-studded line up for 2025. Dubbed 25 in 2025 organisers have put together a large collection of local, regional and international acts...
SusGren Partners with Petite Martinique FC to Boost Sustainability
St. Vincent Times
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November 1, 2024
SusGren (Sustainable Grenadines) met with several members of the Petite Martinique Fishermen Co-operative to discuss several initiatives. SusGren, in a release, said, “We are pleased to provide project funding to support the refurbishment of the...
‘Prolonged’ Martinique Unrest Could Affect Saint Lucia Tourism
St. Lucia Times
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October 30, 2024
In recent weeks, violent protests over rising food prices have shaken the French Caribbean island of Martinique. After a brief decrease in tensions on the island of 350,000 people, unrest erupted again earlier this month. The new wave of trouble...
Trinidad and Tobago muaythai team shine in Martinique
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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November 12, 2024
Sports Jonathan Ramnanansingh An Hour Ago Trinidad and Tobago’s muaythai team fought to eight gold and one silver medal at the Youth Muaythai/Kickboxing Tournament held in St Maarten on November 9, 2024. - Trinidad and Tobago’s muaythai team...
Police Officers Targeted In Martinique Cost Of Living Protests
St. Lucia Times
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October 23, 2024
Martinique’s prefecture has reported that overnight, hooded and armed individuals pelted police officers and fired shots from automatic weapons amid continuing protests regarding the high cost of living. According to a release from the prefecture,...
Cars burned and police attacked in new protests on French island of Martinique
Stabroek News
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October 29, 2024
PARIS, (Reuters) – Protesters torched cars and attacked police in a new night of trouble on the French Caribbean island of Martinique, the local government said today, as violent demonstrations over rising living costs show no signs of abating....
Police clash with protesters on French island of Martinique
KFGO - North Dakota
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October 25, 2024
PARIS (Reuters) – Protesters defied curfews and clashed with police on the French Caribbean island of Martinique overnight into Friday morning, officials there said, more than a month since demonstrations erupted over rising living costs. Clashes...
Shops ransacked as protests rock Martinique
Stabroek News
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October 25, 2024
PARIS, (Reuters) – Looters ransacked shops overnight on the French Caribbean island of Martinique as violent protests against rising living costs showed little sign of abating despite the imposition of a curfew. The Martinique local administration...
Police Injuries Highlight Ongoing Martinique Violence
St. Lucia Times
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October 24, 2024
The recent protests in Martinique have resulted in significant injuries among law enforcement officers, with reports indicating that 30 gendarmes have sustained injuries since September 1st. The number includes two officers who sustained gunshot...
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...
Thierry Henry urges France to act as violent clashes rock Martinique
Politico Europe
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October 24, 2024
“Life is expensive in Martinique and Guadeloupe,” Henry said on CBS, where he works as a football pundit. “I want to send a message of support. Please, enough is enough … Lower the prices because people can’t survive on what they earn,” he added,...
Shops ransacked as protests rock French Caribbean island of Martinique
APA
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Looters ransacked shops overnight on the French Caribbean island of Martinique as violent protests against rising living costs showed little sign of abating despite the imposition of a curfew, APA reports citing Reuters. The Martinique local...
Armed activists launch new protests in Martinique over high living costs
KYMA - Arizona
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Government officials in Martinique say protesters with automatic weapons targeted police and firefighters during a fresh round of violent demonstrations in the French Caribbean island. No injuries were reported, but...
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...
France Struggles to Contain Martinique Protests as Price-Cutting Deal Falls Short
Sputnik News
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October 20, 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20241020/france-struggles-to-contain-martinique-protests-as-price-cutting-deal-falls-short-1120604578.html France Struggles to Contain Martinique Protests as Price-Cutting Deal Falls Short France Struggles to Contain...
France's bold new era: An Einstein quote, legends consigned to the past and players' shock
The Athletic
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July 5, 2025
“Albert Einstein said that madness was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result,” said Laurent Bonadei in a press conference before France’s Nations League fixtures in late May. “But I want different results, so I...