Martinique’s water: a tale of mistrust and demands for price reform

Residents of the French territory of Martinique are pressing for reforms to alleviate prices that are sometimes twice as high as mainland France on an island burdened by a long colonial legacy. Layli Foroudi reports.

Record-breaking piles of sargassum seaweed wash up on Caribbean beaches, with more on the way

Millions of tons of seaweed have washed up on Caribbean beaches in recent weeks — and as the mass begins to decay, the stench has smothered wildlife and even forced schools to shut temporarily. A record-breaking 39 million tons (37.5 million...

Today’s Barbados Bye-election — A Boost for Regional Integration!

Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet Caribbean eyes are on Barbados today, fixed and focused on the island’s first electoral contest ahead of the republic’s next big General Elections. Observers’ eyes are wide-open on the...

Scientists detect record pile-up of sargassum in the Caribbean, 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...

A United Caribbean Voice for the Ocean: OECS Member States and CBF to Amplify Regional Action at UNOC-3

From OECS Communications and the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund For Caribbean people, the ocean is more than a resource—it is central to our identity, our food systems, our economies, and our way of life. It sustains cultures, drives livelihoods, and...

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

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — 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...

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

A record amount of sargassum piled up against the across the Caribbean and nearby areas in May, and according to a new report, more is expected this month. The report was published Monday by the University of South Florida's Optical Oceanography...

Bar Lunette Brings French Vibes and Craft Cocktails to Coolidge Corner

News Including an intriguing Midori sour that won’t remind you of college parties. Bar Lunette. / Photo by Nathan Tavares Coolidge Corner’s tiny cocktail bar scene is growing, thanks to the May 13 debut of Bar Lunette. The petite venue, from the...

Record amount of seaweed hit Caribbean, 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...

AP News Summary at 9:05 a.m. EDT

Boulder suspect backed off his initial plan to kill all in a group he called 'Zionist,' police say BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say a man who wounded 12 people in an attack on a group holding their weekly demonstration for the release of...

Government invests $1.95m in steelpan programme

Business Mya Quamie An Hour Ago Trade Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon, centre, at the launch of the Pan Tuner Apprenticeship Programme on March 21. - Photo by Mya Quamie AS part of the government’s continued initiative to enhance the steelpan industry,...

SAGSE Central America and Caribbean confirms dates of next edition for June 3 and 4, 2026

The authorities of Monografie, the international organizer of SAGSE events, confirmed that its “boutique tradeshow for Central America and the Caribbean" will return next year, and will be held a week before the 2026 World Cup, focusing on the...

Carnival Cruise Line Clarifies What It Does With Uneaten Food, Signs "First-Ever" Type Of Deal

It is inevitable that some of Carnival Cruise Line's most popular ships, like the Carnival Vista, Carnival Venezia and Carnival Sunshine, will have an excess of food. This has been a concern for decades now. What do cruises do with all that extra...

France to open embassy in Guyana in September

France is set to open its embassy in Guyana this September, a move aimed at deepening economic cooperation and strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations. “One of the goals of opening this embassy is to enhance economic cooperation,”...

Chlordecone victims in French West Indies demand justice as ...

The French state continues to deny responsibility in the chlordecone scandal, after authorising the use of the pesticide for years in banana plantations in Martinique and Guadeloupe. RFI met with several victims who are calling those responsible...

Why the Hottest Bar (and Cocktail) Scene in the Caribbean Is in Nassau and Paradise Island in The Bahamas

It’s a Thursday evening and a live band is jamming out on “Funky Nassau,” the jazz-funk hit that is one of the best-selling Bahamian albums of all time. This is Jon Batiste’s: the world-renowned jazz star’s new jazz club at the Baha Mar in Cable...

Grenada Tourism Authority launches ‘Escape to Grenada’ campaign with Air Canada Vacations

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially launched its newest promotional campaign, Escape to Grenada, in partnership with Air Canada Vacations. Designed to entice Canadian travelers with exclusive savings and curated island experiences,...

You’re Pronouncing it Wrong: Why the Caribbean’s Best Kept Secret Isn’t What You Think

Dominica's rugged Northeastern coast is home to the Kalinago Territory. Photo by Mark Orwoll The buses in Dominica don’t exactly inspire confidence. They’re private, 10-passenger minivans, often dinged up, distinguished mainly by the letter “H” on...

Martinique vs Suriname LIVE Score Updates (0-0)

1:00 AM6 hours ago⏱️94 End of broadcast It's over! Another blow finally puts Suriname through. The hosts put in a good performance, but they couldn't finish off the goal needed to extend the game. Martinique is out. 12:53 AM6 hours ago⏱️90 There's...

A Call for United and Ambitious Approach to Sustain Island Nations Worldwide

Montserrat is hoping to benefit from agreed outcomes from the ongoing Global Sustainable Islands Summit (GSIS) 2025 in St Kitts and Nevis with Dr Joyelle Clarke, Minister responsible for Sustainable Development and Climate Action, underscoring the...