Martinique

World News

France mulls some autonomy for Caribbean territories amid COVID riots

The recent tensions in Guadeloupe and Martinique started because of France's obligatory vaccinations for health care workers, and nationwide health pass to get into restaurants and other venues.

28/11/2021

France

French islands struggling with COVID-19 surge are sent aid

The incidence rate in Guadeloupe now stands at more than 1,900 infections per 100,000 population.

19/08/2021

Travel News

Tourists told to leave Martinique 'immediately' as COVID cases surge

France's overseas territory of Martinique enters a tougher lockdown for three weeks as COVID-19 infections surge in the Caribbean.

11/08/2021

France

'Catastrophic situation': French island Guadeloupe in COVID lockdown

"We are in a catastrophic situation, we have exceeded 3,000 cases per week," Guadeloupe health chief Valérie Denux told reporters.

03/08/2021

France

A 360° political immersion in Martinique

We talk to a resident of Martinique about his view on the French political climate, taking time out to sample the outstanding surroundings in 360°.

17/04/2017