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Antigua and Barbuda Sees Record $89 Million in Cruise Tourism Spending as Caribbean and Latin America Break Economic Records
Antigua and Barbuda Sees Record $89 Million in Cruise Tourism Spending as Caribbean and Latin America Break Economic Records Antigua and Barbuda contributed a record $89 million in direct cruise tourism expenditures during the 2023-2024 cruise...

French Neocolonialism: a Threat to the European Economy and Security
France is facing a significant economic crisis, which threatens not only its domestic stability but also risks creating ripple effects across the European Union (EU). Key challenges include record high public debt, now over €3 trillion, or 112% of...

Demands for reparations over the slave trade
Sir, Tomiwa Owolade makes a case for rejecting the demand by politicians and academics in the Caribbean for Britain to pay reparations for its role in the slave trade (“Cash for slavery calls are cynical opportunism”, Oct 28; letter, Oct 29). He...

Curfew imposed on Guadeloupe after strike as workers battle over pay
THE government of the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe imposed a curfew on Saturday, a day after a strike by workers left 370,000 people in darkness for nearly 24 hours. A dispute over pay has pitted the energy branch of the left-wing CGT...

Workers on strike have shut down power across the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and left its more than 370,000 inhabitants without electricity.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Workers on strike shut down power across the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe on Friday, leaving its more than 370,000 inhabitants without electricity, officials said. A government statement said the workers...

Costa Cruises' newly promoted VP global sales, Luigi Stefanelli, on the nuances of the French market
Luigi Stefanelli, Costa Cruises’ newly promoted VP worldwide sales, has been overseeing the cruise line’s commercial activities in France, among many other countries, where Costa has been actively selling for the past 40 years. ‘France is our...

Texas lawmakers to reevaluate river authority over lack of flood warning system
Texas state lawmakers plan to reevaluate the purpose of the Upper Guadeloupe River Authority (UGRA) after it was revealed that after nine years, no river monitoring system was implemented even though it had the funds to do so. At a state...

Where Is Sarahs Sister Wheezie in Outer Banks Season 4?
Outer Banks is one of the best series on Netflix right now, but watching it requires some level of emotional strength, as the drama continues. Throwing the Pogues in another chaotic and dangerous treasure hunt, this new season tackles some more...

Minister of Health Provides Update on Emergency Care and Dialysis Services
Montserrat is preparing to finalise a critical health agreement with the University Hospital in Guadeloupe that could significantly reduce deaths and disability caused by strokes, heart attacks, trauma, and late-stage complications of chronic...
Martinique: ‘Our economy is based on a colonial model’.
How did the movement against the high cost of living come about? There have been some impressive mobilisations by the people of the French West Indies against the high cost of living in recent years: in 2009, they were initiated by the LKP in...

Why Wheezie Cameron Is Missing From Outer Banks Season 4
Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Outer Banks season 4, part 1. Outer Banks' prolonged focus on the Cameron family raises questions regarding Sarah's little sister, Wheezie, and why she is missing from the show's new...

Sunrise Airways Expands Eastern Caribbean Network with New Routes to Grenada, St. Vincent, Tortola, and Guadeloupe
Sunrise Airways is set to expand its operations in the Eastern Caribbean in late 2024, adding new routes to Grenada, St. Vincent, Tortola, and Guadeloupe as part of its ongoing commitment to boosting regional connectivity. This expansion is part...

‘Outer Banks’ Recap: Here Are All the Pogues’ Adventures Before Season 4
When Outer Banks first premiered in 2020, it didn’t take long for the coming-of-age adventure series to become a fan favorite. In 2024, the Netflix original is releasing its fourth season, with the first batch of episodes arriving on Oct. 10...

Ormat Technologies, Inc. to Host Conference Call Announcing Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
RENO, Nev., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a leading renewable energy company, today announced that it plans to publish its third quarter financial results in a press release that will be issued on...

GOPIO Guadeloupe hosts Semi-Marathon to commemorat...
GOPIO Guadeloupe hosts Semi-Marathon to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi Huge turnout for sporting competition promoting non-violence & Gandhi’s ideals Diaspora Society October 8, 2024 / By Ranvir Nayar / Capesterre Belle-Eau, Guadeloupe Over 250...

Best moments and Highlights: Martinica 0-0 Guadeloupe in CONCACAF Nations League
CONCACAF Nations League Group A game week 4 Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - Stadium: Stade Pierre-Aliker - Referee: To be confirmed Updated 3 days agoFULL TIME ADVERTISEMENT The score is 0-0 at the end of the match. October 15, 2024 10:24 PM ET...

21 Canadian books we're excited to read in August A new month means new books. Here are some of the most anticipated Canadian titles for August 2025. Books |4 hours ago
A new month brings a new set of reads. Here are some of the new Canadian book releases for August 2025, perfect to dive into before the summer winds down. Fiction | Children and Young Adult | Poetry What She Left Behind by Brianne Sommerville In...

Discover the Hidden Gems of Martinique and Guadeloupe via Caribbean Airlines
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – In keeping with its growth strategy and commitment to enhancing connectivity within the region, Caribbean Airlines will launch new flights to the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe (subject to...

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR STATISTICS: DEATHS, ECONOMICS & CRYPTO DONATIONS
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR STATISTICS: DEATHS, ECONOMICS & CRYPTO DONATIONS Last Updated: September 25, 2024 The statistics guide for the Russia-Ukraine conflict highlights the ongoing invasion of Ukraine that began in 2022, marking a significant...

Caribbean Airlines adds services to Martinique, Guadeloupe
News Newsday Reporter 7 Minutes Ago Caribbean Airlines CEO Garvin Medera - STATE-OWNED Caribbean Airlines (CAL) plans to expand its regional connectivity with new flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe. In a news release on October 1, CAL said in...