[SEATRADE 2025] Dominica – A nature island of wellness, adventure, and authenticity

Article courtesy of Richès Karayib April 25, 2025 – Dominica asserts its identity at Seatrade and strengthens its cruising strategy. ​Present at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, Dominica’s Minister of Tourism, Denise Charles Pembertonhighlighted...

Martinique Takes Giant Leap Signing CARICOM Accession Agreement

Martinique signs CARICOM accession agreement At the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Barbados, an agreement was signed by the Prime Minister of Barbados, the Hon. Mia Mottley, in her capacity as Chairman of the regional organization,...

You’d Never Guess These Caribbean Islands Are Great for Surfing

You don’t usually think Caribbean when you think surfboard — but maybe you should. It’s out there, just beyond the rum punches and beach loungers — a different side of the Caribbean, where the Atlantic delivers real swell, where the wind pushes...

News Digest: Flight Prices Rise & New Language Tests for French Residency

From March 1st, if you’re booking plane tickets for any flight leaving France, you’re likely to see a rise in fees. France’s recently approved 2025 budget includes a measure to increase the “eco-tax” or taxe sur la solidarité des billets d’avion...

Seaweed to the Rescue: Caribbean’s Slippery Solution to Soaring Fuel Costs.

- Advertisement - Every year, huge amounts of floating brown seaweed called sargassum wash up on Caribbean beaches. Once rare, this seaweed is now a major problem. It smells terrible when it rots, traps sea creatures, and drives tourists away....

Martinique Tourism Authority Reflects on Black History Month

Source: Martinique Tourism Authority The Anse Cafard Slave Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the enslaved lives lost in the 1830 shipwreck off Martinique’s coast, honoring their resilience and the region’s enduring history. ORT-DE-FRANCE,...

Minister urges CARICOM to tackle accreditation barriers amid free movement push

45 Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerrie Symmonds has criticised the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for failing to address longstanding accreditation barriers, warning that these obstacles could undermine the bloc’s historic move towards full free...

Caribbean Academy Team Begins Competition

A combined team from the Caribbean Equestrian Academy, featuring riders from Bermuda and the Bahamas, is competing in the latest round of the Grand Caraibe International Jumping Competition in Martinique. Representing Bermuda are Rai Burch and...

OECS partners with Government of St Kitts and Nevis for Third Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025

The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) announced its partnership with the Government of St Kitts and Nevis for the Third Global Sustainable Islands Summit (GSIS) 2025. The Summit will be organized by Island Innovation and will take...

TTMA embarks on trade mission to Jamaica

News Ryan Hamilton-Davis 51 Minutes Ago Emil Ramkissoon, owner of New Wave Marketing Ltd and vice president of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association - Photo by Lincoln Holder The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA)...

Turks and Caicos Golf Association Dominates Caribbean Classic for Historic Three-Peat as Champions

Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic – History was made on the greens of Casa de Campo as the Turks and Caicos Islands Golf Association (TCIGA) secured an unprecedented third consecutive championship at the 29th annual Caribbean Classic Golf...

Martinique signs CARICOM accession agreement

Source: Territorial Collectivity of Martinique (CTM) Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley (left), and Serge Letchimy, President of the Executive Council of the Territorial Collectivity of Martinique, signed the accession...

Martinique signs CARICOM accession agreement

BARBADOS (February 21, 2025) – At the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Barbados, an agreement was signed by the Prime Minister of Barbados, the Hon. Mia Mottley, in her capacity as Chairman of the regional organization, and the...

Strong showing in Guadeloupe for The Bahamas

The Bahamas Youth Equestrian Team made its strongest showing to date on the Southern Caribbean Grand Caraïbe circuit, gaining awards in every division at the 2025 Grand Caraïbe Guadeloupe competition this past weekend. The team of Hannah Knowles,...

A French Cocktail Bar Opens in Brookline

For more than 50 years, Coolidge Corner Opticians sold stylish French eyewear in its small shop and office next to the Paris Creperie. Now attendees will be able to order stiff cocktails and savory sandwiches at Bar Lunette, the new French bar...

A hiker is dead and another is missing in flooding on the Caribbean island of Martinique

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique searched Wednesday for a missing hiker who was part of a group of nine swept away by a swollen river. One of the other hikers died and seven were rescued. The...

200 Years Ago, France Extorted Haiti

Marlene L. Daut on Haitians’ push for reparations for France’s 19th-century gunboat deal to compensate former enslavers, rather than the other way around. Attack and Take of the Crête-à-Pierrot, Auguste Raffet’s 1830 painting of an 1802 battle of...

9 Caribbean islands that won't wreck your wallet

You know that moment when you really need a break, but your budget says, “Not today”? There’s a fix for that. Some Caribbean islands let you enjoy the same turquoise water and island vibes—without wrecking your wallet. Here’s where your vacation...

Government seeks public Input on delayed 2025 Budget

A week before the presentation of the highly anticipated Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, the Ministry of Finance has launched a Budget Consultation Portal, inviting citizens to contribute their ideas to the budget making process. The...

Didier Waterfall Flash Flood Turns Scenic Hike Into Disaster In Martinique.

- Advertisement - On Tuesday, May 13, a hiking trip near the Didier waterfall in Martinique ended in tragedy. A group of nine hikers was hit by a sudden flash flood caused by days of heavy rain. One hiker died, and another is still missing. The...