Haitian reparations to France back on the agenda, 200 years ...

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he intends to set up a joint Franco-Haitian commission to examine France's history with its former colony and its impact on the country's development since its independence – notably the demand that...

Seabourn adds new itineraries to Japan, Caribbean & Southeast Asia for 2026/2027

Seabourn has unveiled its 2026-2027 fall, winter, and spring season with new itineraries to explore the spring flowers of Japan, the vibrant islands of the Caribbean, and the culinary delights of Southeast Asia. Between November 2026 and April...

Caribbean Sailing Association adds new measurers to team in Antigua

Dominica News Online - Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at 12:17 PM The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new junior measurers, Sam Masterman and John Galliard, to support the measurement team in Antigua....

MONTSERRAT’S MEADE WANTS OECS TO ‘FREE-UP’ FREE MOVEMENT

By Staff Writer The Premier of Montserrat, Reuben T Meade, has called on member countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States(OECS) to remove any remaining restrictions preventing their citizens from moving and working freely among the...

Caribbean Sailing Association Announces New Measurement Appointments in Antigua

The Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new junior measurers, Sam Masterman and John Galliard, to support the measurement team in Antigua. This critical role is essential to ensuring the integrity and...

Soproda builds five new poultry buildings in France for organic egg farming

FRANCE – Soproda, an equipment and expertise supplier in the poultry industry, has completed the construction and installation of five advanced poultry buildings in Martinique, designed to support the island’s farmers with modern infrastructure...

OPINION: Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme: A Controversial Trade-Off

The Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) of Saint Lucia was launched with the intention of spurring economic growth by attracting foreign direct investment through the sale of citizenship. It was marketed as a tool to boost national...

Cruise passenger attacks another traveler for dancing barefoot in ship cocktail lounge, F.B.I. says

The C.E.O. of a California-based insurance company was arrested by the F.B.I. after attacking another passenger while onboard a Virgin Voyages cruise to the Caribbean. According to a criminal complaint, Kenneth D. DeGiorgio allegedly tried to...

French prefect of Martinique visits Jamaica for strengthened ties

M. Christian Laigret, prefect of Martinique and a distinguished organiser of the French Resistance during World War II, arrived in Jamaica for an official two-day visit. Greeted by Governor Sir Hugh Foot at the Hanover Street wharf, M. Laigret was...

Dominica tourism officials cast wider promotional net with Salon du Voyage in French territories

Dominica News Online - Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at 10:09 AM Salon du Voyage – MartiniqueThe Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) recently engaged in the 2025 Salon du Voyage exhibitions held in Martinique and Guadeloupe, where they showcased summer...

How France extorted Haiti in one of history’s greatest heists — and Haitians want reparations

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Marlene L. Daut is a Professor of French and African American Studies, Yale University In 2002, Haiti’s...

Caribbean cruise port declares state of emergency over rising crime

Cruises are one of the safest vacations you can take. However, that doesn't mean you should let your guard down onboard or ashore. An increase in deadly gang violence resulted in the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago declaring a...

Dominica Shines at 2025 Salon du Voyage Exhibitions in Martinique

Dominica’s Participation in Salon du Voyage in Martinique and Guadeloupe Boosts Regional Tourism Engagement Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) successfully participated in the 2025 Salon du Voyage exhibitions in Martinique and Guadeloupe, where...

Executive Director responds to Paris accusations: French Government orders hypocritical broadcasts against BIG

Executive Director of the Baku Initiative Group (BIG), Abbas Abbasov has responded to the accusations made in the documentary “Complément d’enquête” (Further Investigation) aired on France’s public television, and in the article based on it titled...

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...

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...

Romancing the soul on the beautiful Caribbean island of Grenada

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now It's a balmy 27 degrees and I'm walking to the restaurant, the rhythmic sound of my footsteps accompanied by the evening's undulating chorus of the...

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocks several Eastern Caribbean countries on Friday

An earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.2, rocked several countries in the Eastern Caribbean on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre said the quake occurred at 1:31 p.m., and...

Rum Journal: A Game-Changing Caribbean Rum Gets Even Better 

It may be hard to remember with the growth of rum in the last decade. But when Dos Maderas came out with its 5+5 rum, it was a bit of a game-changer for the spirit. At the time (more than a decade ago), nobody (outside of Martinique) was even...

Stunning ‘British Maldives’ are one of the warmest places in the UK – with deserted islands and shipwrecks

The Isles of Scilly regularly get compared to the exotic Maldives, thanks to its incredible sandy coastlines, resident dolphins and deserted islands. The islands are the warmest place in the British Isles, with temperatures rarely dropping below...