14 of the best villages in France - according to the French

The results are out for the 2025 poll to find France's favourite village - from fortified hilltop settlements in wine country to quaint fishing villages and the birthplace of musketeer d'Artagnan, here are some of the country's hidden gems. Every...

Collapse Of Justice In France: Claude Jean-Pierre's Case Under Microscope

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 7.​ The case of Claude Jean-Pierre, which occurred in December 2020 in Guadeloupe, is not limited to the tragic death of one person. It has turned into a real can of worms, reflecting the tangled...

I learned about slavery from Hollywood. Why is French cinema so slow to depict our own colonial crimes?

France’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade was historically among the most significant in Europe. After Britain, France had the second biggest colonial empire. We know that 1.38 million people were deported in at least 4,220 documented...

The magic and miracle of education   

On 27 September 2025, Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell addressed the United Nations under the theme of “Better Together.” His speech focused on the value of education, accurately describing it as a “lifeline” and as a “bridge between...

CariCOF warns of intense heat and active hurricane season across the Caribbean

The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is forecasting neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions for the Pacific, while warning of persistent abnormal warmth north of the Caribbean and a highly active heat and rainfall season...

8 Safest Places To Travel To In The Caribbean

Source: Melanie Hobson / EyeEm / Getty When most people think of the Caribbean, they imagine white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and a laid-back lifestyle. And while the region is known for its breathtaking beauty and warm hospitality, safety is...

Wendie Renard insists France career not over amid 'disbelief, injustice' of Euro 2025 omission

France’s former captain Wendie Renard insists her “career is not over” after she was dropped by manager Laurent Bonadei, describing the “disbelief, injustice” she has felt. OL Lyonnes centre-back Renard, with 168 international appearances and...

Government of Grenada Signs Agreement with the New York-based Mount Sinai Health System for the Development of a New, State-of-the-Art, Affiliate Hospital for the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique

Newswise — Minister for Health, Honourable Philip Telesford, announced today that the Government of Grenada has signed a long-term collaboration agreement with the New York-based Mount Sinai Health System, a globally recognised academic medical...

New Flight to Connect Atlanta to Another Eastern Caribbean Escape in December

A new nonstop flight starting Dec. 20 is set to connect Atlanta with yet another Caribbean island aiming to deepen cultural connections with the city while drawing tourist traffic via Delta Air Lines Inc. The island of Grenada in early June...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – July 7, 2025

Big wins for USVI in federal tax bill Teri Helenese While portions of the new federal tax bill have sparked concern, the U.S. Virgin Islands secured several long-sought victories — thanks to determined, bipartisan advocacy led in part by Virgin...

St. Lucia – Eastern Caribberan Golf Champions 2025!!!

Team St. Lucia has secured the top prize at the recently held Eastern Caribbean Golf Association (ECGA) 2025 Championship. This tournament, held annually, was held from 4 to 5th October, 2025 and was hosted in St. Kitts & Nevis. Team St. Lucia at...

Business Spotlight: Mimi’s Playhouse

KENNEWICK, Wash.- Mimi’s Playhouse is an indoor playroom geared towards children ages zero to six years old. Mimi’s offers open play hours from 10a.m.-4p.m. for $15. Martinique Haworth, Owner of Mimi’s Playhouse, said they also offer birthday...

A Legendary Caribbean Chef Just Opened a New Eatery in Martinique (With a Rum Bar, Too) 

Maybe you’ve tried the foie gras-banana. Or the swordfish. Or just tried one of the best ti’ punches anywhere. If you’ve been to one of Guy Ferdinand’s establishments, you know. And now there’s another one: Ferdinand has done it again: the...

Antigua Yacht Club to Host 2025 CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship

- Advertisement - The Antigua Yacht Club (AYC) will host the 2025 Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC) slated to run from October 24-26. Held under the auspices of the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA), the Caribbean Dinghy Championships is...

Martinique Showcases Unique Cruise Appeal and Growing Accessibility at Cruise360

Source: Martinique Tourism Authority (L-R) Roger Blum, Muriel Wiltord, Glenn Heilbron and Monique Macaire-Sprott at Cruise 360 in Fort Lauderdale FOR LAUDERDALE, FL (May 11, 2025) – The Martinique Tourism Authority delivered a compelling case for...

France expands slavery remembrance with memorial in Paris su...

France on Saturday marks its National Memorial Day for Slavery and Its Abolitions. The town of Arcueil in the Paris suburbs is unveiling a commemorative stele – part of broader national efforts to create more memorial sites that acknowledge the...

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025

Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Discourse on French Colonialism in the 21st Century

Martinican author Aimé Césaire—long revered as one of the early founders of France’s Négritude movement, cultivating Black consciousness alongside Léopold Senghor and the Nardal sisters—has long been canonized in historical memory as one of the...

Grenada targets Guyanese travelers with strategic tourism mission in Georgetown

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), alongside airline and hotel partners, wrapped up a successful marketing mission in Guyana aimed at boosting Grenada’s appeal as a preferred destination for Guyanese travelers. The initiative is part of GTA’s...

Mayor pays tribute to five at Gracie Mansion Caribbean-American Heritage event

On Monday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams honored four Caribbean nationals during his annual grand Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebration at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence on East 88th St., Upper East Side, Manhattan. The...