Society

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....

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 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...

Discover the inspiring story of Jo, a young Martinican who made the bold choice to leave the mainland and return to live and work in his homeland. This portrait, part of the #ResterOPéyi series, explores the motivations, challenges, and satisfactions...

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...

Carnival is over. It’s back to normal for Martinique, which, after the festivities, enters the period of Lent. Everyone has recovered well and has fond memories. For us at Airlocal, it’s an opportunity to take stock with Martinican men and women.

Today is World Radio Day. The first radio broadcast on French soil recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Let’s go back to 1921, December 24th in Paris, where the first concert was publicly broadcasted on the Radio Tour Eiffel waves. Gradually, n...

Today is World Recycling Day. Martinique Airlocal has looked at a campaign that got people talking. “É ou ki manniè ou ka fè’y?” Do you recognize this question? Haven’t you seen it while driving or maybe near your home ? Today we give the floor to CI...

Carnival … we are right in the middle of it. There’s no need to remind that this period is sacred for many of us and eagerly anticipated – whether in confinement or not… 😏 Apart from the beauty of the costumes, the exposed body parts, what makes our...

Faith processions, accras, fasting, Matoutou, lamb #dedieu, beach or river outings, family or friends camping… Some will take advantage of this long weekend to mingle with the crowd while others will prefer moments away from large gatherings. In any ...