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SJC Steel Pan Orchestra Performed in Martinique Festival
Sponsored | Article continues below . The St. Joseph’s Convent (SJC) Steel Pan Orchestra proudly represented Saint Lucia on the international stage at the renowned La Port des Arts Festival in Martinique last weekend. The prestigious event marked...

A Legendary Caribbean Chef Just Opened a New Eatery in Martinique (With a Rum Bar, Too)
Maybe you’ve tried the foie gras-banana. Or the swordfish. Or just tried one of the best ti’ punches anywhere. If you’ve been to one of Guy Ferdinand’s establishments, you know. And now there’s another one: Ferdinand has done it again: the...

I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...

See inside replica of Christopher Columbus' ship as it docks in Norfolk town
But the town is welcoming a different sort of vessel this month - a full-scale replica of the Santa Maria, in which Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. The ship arrived and docked at the town's South Quay on Monday, July...
T&T opens CAZOVA medal quest against Curacao and Martinique
NIGEL SIMON Senior Multimedia Reporter nigel.simon@guardian.co.tt T&T men and women teams will open their campaigns in the T&T Volleyball Federation (T&TVF) hosted Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-23...

Martinique at center of Barbados-France agreement, bolstering regional travel
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 at 8:00 AM Martinique is party to a major milestone in regional air transport cooperation, with the official signing of an administrative air agreement between France and Barbados. An official...
I’m a Travel Advisor, and These Are My 5 Favorite Caribbean Private Island Resorts
COMO Parrot Cay COMO Parrot Cay's Serenity Villa as seen from above.Vacationing on a private island might seem extravagant, but the Caribbean offers a variety of resorts that are worth a second look. As a travel advisor specializing in the region...

Dominica launches 25th World Creole Music Festival with star-studded lineup
Dominica is turning up the volume for the silver anniversary of its signature cultural event. The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has officially launched the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), set to take place from October...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – July 7, 2025
Big wins for USVI in federal tax bill Teri Helenese While portions of the new federal tax bill have sparked concern, the U.S. Virgin Islands secured several long-sought victories — thanks to determined, bipartisan advocacy led in part by Virgin...

One year after Beryl: Financing fairness in a warming world
by Rosana John, LLM (Environmental Law and Policy) On 1 July 2024, Hurricane Beryl tore through Grenada’s northern sister isles, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, leaving a trail of devastation. More than 90% of buildings were destroyed on the 2...

Where to experience Black culture in Paris
Creative Black minds and artisans have been present in Paris’s renowned art and food scene since the 1920s. American writers like Langston Hughes and James Baldwin found a home in the city’s bustling jazz cafes, and their future works have laid...

Organizers announce line-up for World Music Festival’s 25th edition
This past weekend the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) officially announced the launch of the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), revealing what organizers say is an exciting...
How Black culture has shaped Paris—and where to experience it
Travelers searching for immersive Black or African cultural experiences in Paris can start with a stroll through Marché Dejean in the city’s La Goutte d’Or district, also known as Little Africa. Photograph by Michael Zumstein, Agence...

Dominica’s 25th world creole festival launched
The Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) have officially launched the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), unveiling a dynamic artist lineup and commemorative theme for the highly anticipated cultural...
Vybz Kartel to headline Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival
The Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) have officially launched the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), unveiling a dynamic artist lineup and commemorative theme for the highly anticipated cultural...

Hilton enters Q3 2025 with new openings and renovations
Hilton is broadening its global presence with a series of new hotel openings and extensive property renovations as it marks entry into the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. In the Americas, Hilton’s all-suites brands are extending their reach with...

CariCOF warns of intense heat and active hurricane season across the Caribbean
The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is forecasting neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions for the Pacific, while warning of persistent abnormal warmth north of the Caribbean and a highly active heat and rainfall season...

Beauty in diversity: Promoting understanding at the Nishan Forum
The Nishan Forum on World Civilization is a premier platform for global dialogue, founded in 2010 to foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding between civilizations. Hosted annually in Qufu, Shandong, the birthplace of the great Chinese...

Collapse Of Justice In France: Claude Jean-Pierre's Case Under Microscope
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 7. The case of Claude Jean-Pierre, which occurred in December 2020 in Guadeloupe, is not limited to the tragic death of one person. It has turned into a real can of worms, reflecting the tangled...

Trinité - Cowes by Actual 2025 Challenge Start
by Société Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer 6 Jul 10:29 PDT 6 July 2025 The start of the 7th edition of La Trinité-Cowes by Actual, organized by the Société Nautique de La Trinité-sur-Mer (SNT), was given this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. The 67 competing...