Curfew extended in French island of Martinique after riots

In recent weeks the island of 350,000 people has been shaken by violent protests over high food prices. During a fresh wave of troubles last week, one person was killed and nearly 30 police officers received injuries as protesters looted shops,...

Paris Deploys Riot Police to Crush Demonstrations in French-controlled Martinique

Unrest erupts over the sharp rise in the cost of living in the Caribbean Political Economy Review During September a general strike and mass demonstrations in the French colonial outpost of Martinique erupted over the escalation in prices for...

Discover the Hidden Gems of Martinique and Guadeloupe via Caribbean Airlines

Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – In keeping with its growth strategy and commitment to enhancing connectivity within the region, Caribbean Airlines will launch new flights to the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe (subject to...

Caribbean Airlines adds services to Martinique, Guadeloupe

News Newsday Reporter 7 Minutes Ago Caribbean Airlines CEO Garvin Medera - STATE-OWNED Caribbean Airlines (CAL) plans to expand its regional connectivity with new flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe. In a news release on October 1, CAL said in...

Caribbean Airlines Is Adding Flights to Two New Islands: Martinique and Guadeloupe  

Together, they make up the undisputed rum capital of the world. But it’s not just their unrivaled sugarcane that makes the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe so fascinating to visit. The rainforests. The volcanos. The exquisite...

Caribbean Airlines launch new flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe

Caribbean Airlines is set to enhance regional connectivity by launching new flights to the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe, pending government approval. Service to Martinique will begin on December 3, followed by flights to...

Caribbean Airlines expands network with new flights to Martinique, Guadeloupe

Photo: Internet Source WIC NEWS PIARCO, Trinidad & Tobago- Caribbean Airlines is all set to launch new flights to the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe in keeping with its growth strategy and commitment to enhancing...

Caribbean Airlines Expands with New Flights to Martinique, Guadeloupe

In keeping with its growth strategy and commitment to enhancing connectivity within the region, Caribbean Airlines will launch new flights to the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe (subject to Government approval). Service to...

Caribbean Airlines to fly to Martinique and Guadeloupe from December

Come De­cem­ber, na­tion­al air­line Caribbean Air­lines will be fly­ing more to two des­ti­na­tions in the French Caribbean—Mar­tinique and Guade­loupe. In an of­fi­cial state­ment, the air­line said it was all part of its “growth strat­e­gy and...

Caribbean Airlines launches new flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe

See full statement from Caribbean Airlines Limited: In keeping with its growth strategy and commitment to enhancing connectivity within the region, Caribbean Airlines will launch new flights to the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and...

The Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue is back at sea

by Trimaran SVR-LAZARTIGUE 3 Jul 22:14 PDT 3 July 2025 After a refit that began in March, the Trimaran SVR-Lazartigue was relaunched this Thursday, July 3. Lined up for the months ahead is an exciting race programme, culminating this year with the...

France's bold new era: An Einstein quote, legends consigned to the past and players' shock

“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...

France's Martinique Bans Protests in 4 Communes Amid Unrest

https://sputnikglobe.com/20240921/frances-martinique-bans-protests-in-4-communes-amid-unrest-1120234478.html France's Martinique Bans Protests in 4 Communes Amid Unrest France's Martinique Bans Protests in 4 Communes Amid Unrest Sputnik...

Bales Of Cocaine, Cannabis Seized Off Martinique

The French Navy surveillance frigate ‘Germinal’ seized 18 bales of cannabis and cocaine after intercepting an unflagged boat approximately 850 km off Martinique’s coast. According to the Force Armée Aux Antilles Facebook page, the seizure on...

Violent Riots, Curfew Over Martinique’s High Cost of Living

Fort-de-France curfew, which is in effect from 9 PM to 5 AM in the port area and other sections of the city, will continue until at least September 23. Violent riots that broke out on the French Caribbean island of Martinique have resulted in the...

Curfew Reportedly Imposed in France’s Martinique Due to Ongoing Civil Unrest

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Fires burn near France's Martinique airport amid unrest

France Deploys Elite Riot Police To Martinique

News Americas, New York, NY, September 24, 2024: France has deployed special anti-riot police to Martinique to address violent protests over the high cost of living that erupted last week, leaving at least six police officers and one civilian...

French Troops In Martinique To Quell Riots Over Food Prices.

Today in Martinique, ongoing protests are creating significant unrest due to widespread dissatisfaction with the high cost of living. The demonstrations, which began in early September, are primarily driven by the rising prices of food and basic...

Unions join Martinique protests

Protests in Martinique have intensified as two major unions join forces against soaring living costs, prompting France to send in anti-riot police. On Tuesday, traffic ground to a halt after a transportation union organized blockades with...