February 3, 2026 FORT DE FRANCE, Martinique (CMC) — The French Senate has given the green light to Martinique to seek associate membership with the Caribbean Community (Caricom), after it officially signed the accession agreement at the Caricom summit held in Barbados in February last year. French officials, however, note that the Senate decision on … Continue reading Martinique gets green light to seek Caricom associate membership
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February 23, 2025 MARTINIQUE has taken a major step toward joining the Caribbean Community (Caricom) as an associate member, signing an accession agreement during the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of Caricom, in Barbados. The agreement was signed by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, chair of Caricom, and Serge Letchimy, … Continue reading Martinique signs agreement to join Caricom; awaits final ratification
December 16, 2024 by Alyssa A. L. James Politically European but culturally Caribbean, Martinique often finds itself on the periphery of both regional and international consciousness. Recent events, however, should draw our collective attention: the island’s ongoing protests against the skyrocketing cost of living stand as a harbinger of the struggles—and possibilities—that await our shared … Continue reading Martinique’s Vie Chère Protests and the Fight for Caribbean Justice