Algeria seeks to defuse diplomatic crisis with France

On the eve of the 63rd anniversary of Algeria's independence, the Algerian Consulate in Nanterre has indirectly communicated, according to Al Arab, its intentions to calm the diplomatic crisis with France. The festivities will last from 1 to 6...

New York’s new-wave Caribbean cuisine

At Maison Passerelle, the new art deco brasserie at the Manhattan branch of French department store Printemps, the shrimp cocktail presentation is impressive, the ocean trout elegantly plated with cracker-crisp skin, the coconut chiboust light and...

Big hearted family win a Caribbean cruise at Pride of Scotland Awards

The Speirs who have provided holidays for 3000 terminally ill children and their families scooped the trip of a lifetime at the Pride of Scotland awards. Duncan, 63, Caroline, 58 and their daughter Jenna, 30, who run charity Calum’s Cabin, won a...

Air France to connect Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Punta Cana this winter

Air France flights are returning in 2026. Air France has announced nonstop service between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic on 13 January 2026. The seasonal route will operate three times a week—Tuesdays, Thursdays...

Haverford Township Free Library names new director

HAVERFORD — The Haverford Township Free Library announced that Maryanne Olson was recently selected as its new director. This appointment comes following an extensive nationwide search conducted in collaboration with Bradbury Miller Associates....

Canadians Boycott U.S. Travel As Airlines Shift to Europe and Latin America, Cutting U.S. Flights

Since the beginning of the year, the relationship between the U.S. and Canada has been pretty tense. The situation worsened considerably following Trump's tariff war in early April when thousands of Canadians decided to boycott U.S. travel and...

Fresh talks promise a new chapter for French Guiana’s self-g...

The French government has signaled a fresh willingness to tackle long-standing demands for greater local control in French Guiana, while also addressing economic pressures across overseas territories. French Guiana's long-held dream of greater...

Internet restrictions in overseas territories: Slower speeds, higher prices compared to France -

The Baku Initiative Group (BIG) has conducted a study on the deliberately implemented policies regarding the state of the internet, speed indicators, pricing policy, and digital restrictions in France’s overseas territories, APA reports. The study...

Political pragmatism: How the NDC wins re-election

As Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique continue to mark its 51 anniversary of independence, the political climate is still defined by relative stability, economic optimism, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) holding a firm majority in...

From Governance to good governance in Grenada: Achievements, emerging risks, and the road ahead

In its plainest sense, governance is how power is organised and wielded to make collective decisions; good governance is how well we do, rule-bound, transparent, inclusive, and effective. Those universal ideas meet very specific circumstances in...

"Bananas from France do not fight with the same weapons as American or African bananas"

François Moran, Tropibana François Moran, manager of Tropibana at the Rungis market, is a fervent supporter of bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique, which his father used to sell on the same market. "This banana ticks all the boxes: It is...

French law permits eco-friendly drone use for safer crop protection

The legislation allows remote-controlled aircraft to apply biocontrol substances—like pheromones and beneficial microorganisms—as well as pesticides classified as 'low risk' under EU regulations. These products are often used in organic farming...

Where Air France Flies Its Very High Capacity 472-Seat Boeing 777s

Air France's twin-aisle subfleet consists of 118 aircraft. According to ch-aviation, it has 43 Boeing 777-300ERs, 37 Airbus A350-900s, 18 777-200ERs, 10 A330-200s, and 10 787-9s. Widebodies comprise over half of the SkyTeam member's...

Martinique armed robbery verdict ignores homophobia

Martinique LGBT activist was blinded in the assault Lonny Féréol, 28, was found guilty of complicity in an armed robbery against Brice Armien-Boudré, co-president of Martinique’s main LGBT+ advocacy organization Kap Caraïbe, that took place in...

Record Seaweed Surge Chokes Caribbean Shores, Threatens Wildlife

Caribbean Sea - A massive bloom of seaweed known as sargassum has blanketed coastlines across the Caribbean and nearby waters, creating environmental and economic challenges, with scientists warning that the worst may still be ahead this summer....

This is the Best Rum Bar in the Caribbean 

It’s small, intimate, as much as library as a bar. The shelves are filled with rare bottling of the Caribbean’s greatest rums. There’s a walk-in humidor around the corner. A small bar counter. Beautiful leather chairs. If you dreamed up a rum bar...

Air France launches direct Paris–Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) route for winter 2026

Starting January 13, 2026, Air France will operate three weekly direct flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), continuing through March 28, 2026. The service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays,...

Martinique to Showcase Cruise Poten...

MIAMI BEACH, Florida (April 6, 2025) – The Martinique Tourism Authority will make waves at two of the cruise industry’s most important events this month – Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami Beach from April 7–10 at Booth 1638, and Cruise360 at the...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Unveils The Largest All-Inclusive, Ultra Luxury Cruise Ship Suite

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra luxury cruise line, has once again raised the bar with the reveal of the Skyview Regent Suite — the largest all-inclusive, ultra luxury cruise ship suite in history. Stunning renderings and an...

What you need to know about France's 2025 summer sales

Summer means sales season in France, with the government-regulated period of discounts. Here's what you need to know about the 2025 summer sales. In France there are only two official 'soldes' - sales - period per year, one in summer and one in...