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Martinique’s Iconic Tour des Yoles Returns This Summer
39th Edition of Caribbean’s Maritime Tradition Circumnavigates the Island July 27 - August 3 FORT-DE-FRANCE, MARTINIQUE, June 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 39th edition of Martinique’s celebrated Tour des Yoles will take place July 27 to...

Government of Grenada Signs Agreement with the New York-based Mount Sinai Health System for the Development of a New, State-of-the-Art, Affiliate Hospital for the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique
St. George’s, Grenada, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minister for Health, Honourable Philip Telesford, announced today that the Government of Grenada has signed a long-term collaboration agreement with the New York-based Mount Sinai Health...

Martinique to Showcase Cruise Potential at Seatrade Cruise Global and Cruise360 This Month
MIAMI BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 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...

Martinique Celebrates Acclaimed Filmmaker Euzhan Palcy with Double Feature Spotlight at Metrograph NYC
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Martinique Tourism Authority is celebrating a special cinematic showcase honoring the trailblazing work of Martinican filmmaker Euzhan Palcy, taking place at Metrograph...

Martinique Tourism Authority Reflects on Black History Month
FORT-DE-FRANCE, MARTINIQUE, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean island of Martinique is celebrating Black History through the lens of its unique identity and history, which have been impacted deeply by the actions and...

Martinique signs CARICOM accession agreement
BARBADOS, February 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 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...

Nokia and Canal+ Telecom expand and automate fiber network to bring broadband access to Caribbean
Press Release Nokia and Canal+ Telecom expand and automate fiber network to bring broadband access to Caribbean Canal+ deploys Nokia’s Lightspan fiber solution to accelerate Fiber-to-the-home rollouts and future-proof its fiber broadband network....

Dutch Tall Ship Oosterschelde Triumphs Over the Treacherous Waters of Cape Horn during DARWIN200 Conservation Voyage
DARWIN200 conservation voyage retraces Charles Darwin’s route aboard historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde STANLEY, FALKLAND ISLANDS, February 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde is safely docked in...

Caribbean Airlines Brings the Region Closer with New Service to Guadeloupe
Piarco, Dec. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribbean Airlines announces the start of its new service to the French island of Guadeloupe, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity. This new route,...

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES LAUNCHES SERVICE TO MARTINIQUE
Piarco, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 03, Caribbean Airlines launched direct flights to the French Caribbean Island of Martinique, a significant step in the airline’s vision to connect the Caribbean seamlessly and sustainably....

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Milton
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Wildlife and Conservation Commission (FWC) Executive Director Roger Young, FEMA Administrator...

Caribbean Tourism Demonstrates Resilience with Rapid Recovery Following Hurricane Beryl
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean tourism industry has shown extraordinary resilience in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, with data revealing a rapid rebound in travel bookings. Despite the...

Black Travel Summit 2024: Unveiling New Data on Black Travelers and Announcing First-Ever International Summit in 2025
A Convergence of Visionaries, Research Insights, and the Announcement of a Bold New Global Destination for the Black Travel Movement FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Black Travel Summit (BTS), in...

'My Caribbean Family Textbook' : A New Educational Resource Celebrates Caribbean Culture & Unity in Primary Schools
GUADELOUPE, July 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Epitome Editions has announced the launch of “My Caribbean Family Textbook”, a pioneering educational tool crafted by Lynda Francisque, a devoted mother and fervent advocate for Caribbean culture....

Spice Island Beach Resort Resumes Full Operations After Hurricane Beryl
GRENADA, July 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- One of the leading resorts in the Caribbean, Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, resumed full operations following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which devastated Grenada’s dependencies, Carriacou...

CCRIF will make payouts to the Government of Grenada of over US$44 million (EC$118 million) following the Passage of Hurricane Beryl
(Press release) Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, July 10, 2024. During this week, CCRIF will make payouts to the Government of Grenada totalling about US$44 million (EC$118 million) following the passage of Hurricane Beryl which totally devastated 90...

Epitome Editions Launches Innovative “My Caribbean Family Textbook”
Epitome Editions has announced the launch of “My Caribbean Family Textbook”, a pioneering educational tool crafted by Lynda Francisque, a devoted mother and fervent advocate for Caribbean culture. This textbook is designed to enrich primary...

WSI Celebrates Global Momentum with First Quarter AI Certification Cohorts
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WSI, a global leader in digital marketing, AI, and business transformation, proudly welcomes the February and March 2025 cohorts of its AI Adoption Framework Certification program. As...

NY Rum Fest & Conference takes place in Brooklyn on June 7th
Celebrating its 9th anniversary, New York Rum Fest continues with its core goal to promote rum education and premiumization. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Returning to NYC for its ninth year on Saturday, June...

CHTA Extends Support in the Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
President Madden-Greig encourages continued travel to unaffected areas within the region FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is extending its sympathy and...