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Soon a new Minister for Overseas Territories
After 5 months and 22 days, Philippe Vigier will soon leave the Hôtel de Montmorin, which is the Parisian headquarters of the delegated ministry for overseas territories. The politician was appointed on July 20, 2023, replacing Jean-François Carenco....
The banana producers in Martinique will soon be compensated
After weeks of battling against the French government, banana producers in Martinique will finally be able to receive compensation!
The banana planters appeal for state assistance and promise to toughen their stance.
Faced with an unprecedented crisis, banana growers in Martinique are issuing an urgent appeal for assistance from the government. Confronted with a significant increase in production costs and environmental challenges, these key players in the local ...
The first assessment of the CIOM has been released: all the information to know!
Many subjects are debated in the Overseas Territories: the reform of the "octroi de mer" (overseas customs duty), the fight against the high cost of living, the return to the country, support for young people, employment, as well as investments for f...
What preventive measures against diabetes in Martinique?
One person out of 10, around 34,000 people, that's the number of people in Martinique suffering from diabetes, according to the French Diabetes Federation! It is the second most affected department in France, just after the inhabitants of the island ...
Increase in prices in Martinique for the year 2023.
The year 2023 is marked by many surprises, and not the most joyful ones for Martinican consumers. Growing inflation is becoming a hindrance for households: an increase in ticket prices between Martinique and France, or between Martinique and Guadelou...
[GENERATIONS]: How does the world of culture create something new with old material?
(And why is it a good thing?) This could not have escaped you, unless you live in a cave (or in Gros-Morne, we don’t judge you, we promise!), the new trend is to create something new with old material.
[INTERVIEW]: Honey, the medicinal gold of Martinique.
On this World Bee Day, it is difficult to talk about bees without talking about honey, this sweet nectar with numerous properties and benefits for the body. Today, the Miellerie Saint-Ange has accepted our invitation and we are happy to share a sweet...
[CREOLE MONTH] Let’s celebrate the Creole language.
Yékri Yékra, Yé misticri Yé misticra, is the court asleep ? I hope you all are doing well ! When the month of October comes, we think of Pink October for breast cancer awareness, but it’s also Creole month. What is the origin of the celebration of Cr...
[COMMUNITY AND IDENTITY]: Welcome to the Doll Community !
I’m a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie World; Life in plastic, it’s fantastic ! Who remembers the lyrics of the famous song by the group Aqua that came out in the 90s? The catchy melody still lingers in my head. Acidic colors where pink predominates, white B...