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...

Delta Airlines Is Bringing Back Flights to a Caribbean Island With World-Famous Chocolate, Stunning Beaches and Authentic Resorts 

The beaches (Grand Anse, anyone?) The luxury resorts. The rainforest. The chocolate. Delta Air Lines is making its return to Grenada this winter, with plans to relaunch nonstop service from Atlanta. The route will resume on December 20, 2025,...

Air France Is Adding Flights from Paris to Punta Cana

You’re sitting on the sand in Bavaro Beach. A Barcelo in your hand. Palm trees straight out of a beer commercial. There’s a little merengue in the background. This is why people fall in love with Punta Cana: it’s the simple, wonderful formula for...

France Bolsters RSLPF’s Crime-Fighting Arsenal with Second K-9

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) strengthened its crime-fighting capabilities on Monday as the French government donated its second “extensively trained” canine to the force during a ceremony at police headquarters in Castries. This...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – June 16 2025

June 16, 2025 Aruba welcomes cruise tourism community The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) officially opens its PAMAC Destination Summit today in Aruba. This high-level gathering brings together FCCA Platinum Members and cruise...

TTMA nets over US$3.5M in non-energy trade: More trade missions planned in NY, China, Chile

The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) said it has completed its fourth Trade Mission for this year to Guyana and Suriname, which yielded enormous returns in forex earnings of confirmed immediate orders in excess of USD$3.5...

Saint Lucia victorious at ECGA golf

For the second time in three years, Saint Lucia are Eastern Caribbean Golf Association (ECGA) champions, winning the gross title on Sunday, October 5th, in St Kitts and Nevis. Of special note were strong performances from Yadhu Urs and the women...

How — and where — to travel this summer if you're on a tight budget

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Beautiful sunset over the Kelowna featuring Okanagan Lake. Getty Images Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from...

Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies

A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...

France legalizes drone pesticide spraying for steep farmland and Caribbean plantations

A new French law allows drones to spray low-risk pesticides on hard-to-reach vineyards and banana crops, reviving aerial pesticide use banned across Europe since 2009. Stéphane Foucart reports for Le Monde. In short: France’s Parliament approved...

Stacey Liburd is appointed CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Stacey A Liburd as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 June 2025. A highly regarded tourism professional with more than 15 years of experience in...

Scientists say a record amount of seaweed hit the Caribbean and nearby areas in May

A record amount of sargassum piled up across the Caribbean and nearby areas in May, and more is expected this month, according to a new report. The brown prickly algae is suffocating shorelines from Puerto Rico to Guyana and beyond, disrupting...

Martinique to showcase unique cruise offerings at Seatrade Cruise Global and Cruise360

The Martinique Tourism Authority is set to highlight the island’s rich cruise offerings at Seatrade Cruise Global and Cruise360, showcasing its cultural depth and top-tier port infrastructure. MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – The Martinique Tourism...

Guyana deepens security ties with France through special-operations training

GUYANA’S efforts to strengthen national and regional security received a boost on Friday with the conclusion of a Special Operations Course delivered by French Special Operations experts to local law enforcement officers. The closing ceremony was...

Caribbean Photo of the Week: A Mountain in Martinique

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Lukas Belliard, who sent in this lovely shot of Morne Larcher in Martinique, an island that remains far off the travel radar but is blessed with some of the most stunning vistas you’ll...

Highlights and Goals Panama vs Guadeloupe (5-2) in Gold Cup

1:03 AM4 hours agoEnd of the match: Panama beat Guadalupe 5-2 on Date 1 (Group C) in the Gold Cup Cristian Jesús Martínez 6' Ismael Díaz 13', 17" Eduardo Guerrero 22' (P) Tomás Rodríguez 90+2' Jordan Leborgne 29' 1:00 AM4 hours ago93' RODRÍGUEZ...

Tourism offices promoted destination at Martinique Travel and Holiday Fair

The Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten delegation at the Martinique Travel and Holiday Fair. MARIGOT--The Saint-Martin Tourism Office, in collaboration with its Dutch-side counterpart, attended Martinique’s Travel and Holiday Fair held in Madiana...

Martinique to Showcase Unique Cruise Offerings at Seatrade Cruise Global and Cruise360 This Week

Source: Martinique Tourism Authority Bruno Brival, CEO, Martinique Tourism Authority Martinique to Showcase Cruise Potential at Seatrade Cruise Global and Cruise360 This Month MIAMI BEACH, Florida (April 6, 2025) – The Martinique Tourism Authority...

Highlights and Goals Panama vs Guadeloupe (5-2) in Gold Cup

1:03 AM9 hours agoEnd of the match: Panama beat Guadalupe 5-2 on Date 1 (Group C) in the Gold Cup Cristian Jesús Martínez 6' Ismael Díaz 13', 17" Eduardo Guerrero 22' (P) Tomás Rodríguez 90+2' Jordan Leborgne 29' 1:00 AM9 hours ago93' RODRÍGUEZ...

Wednesday 6/18: Protest French State Repression! Pro-Palestinian and Trade Unionists under Attack!

From the Open-Publishing Calendar From the Open-Publishing Newswire Indybay Feature Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Event Type: Protest Organizer/Author: Partisan Defense Committee Email: Location Details: Consulate General...