News from Guadeloupe:
Montserrat hosts Guadeloupe mission on cooperation
April 20, 2012
BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) -- Montserrat will on Friday host a four-person delegation from the Regional Council of Guadeloupe, who are looking at ways to develop closer collaboration with Montserrat and other nations in the Caribbean.
French Caribbean departments focus on integration
November 28, 2011
POINTE-A-PITRE, Guadeloupe -- The closer integration of French Caribbean departments with non-French speaking countries and territories in the region is the focus of a conference in Guadeloupe this week.
Guadeloupe to host Caribbean water talks
September 30, 2011
LE GOSIER, Guadeloupe -- Guadeloupe will host the 20th Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) conference and exhibition, which opens this Sunday, October 2 in the resort town of Gosier. Representatives from more than...
Tropical storm Maria approaching Leeward Islands
September 10, 2011
MIAMI, USA -- At 8:00 pm EDT on Friday, the centre of Tropical Storm Maria was located about 135 miles north of Barbados and about 185 miles east-southeast of Guadeloupe. On the forecast track, the centre of Maria will move over the Leeward Islands...
Tropical Storm Maria expected to weaken a little as it approaches Caribbean
September 9, 2011
MIAMI, USA -- At 5:00 pm EDT on Thursday, the centre of Tropical Storm Maria was located about 560 miles east of the Windward Islands, moving toward the west near 21 mph. According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, this general motion...
Dominica targets investors in neighbouring French islands
August 1, 2011
ROSEAU, Dominica (GIS) -- Officials of the Invest Dominica Authority expect to see a strengthening of cooperation and increased investment activities between Dominica and the French island of Guadeloupe following a visit by an IDA delegation.
Chevron completes sale of fuel businesses in French Caribbean territories
August 1, 2011
FORT-DE-FRANCE , Martinique -- US energy company Chevron on Friday announced that it has concluded the sale of its fuels marketing and aviation businesses in the Eastern Caribbean countries of Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana.
Cultural exchanges important to Guadeloupe and Barbados
July 11, 2011
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Reciprocal arrangements between Guadeloupe and Barbados that lead to cross fertilisation of cultures were a major talking point when Barbados minister of education and human resource development...
New ferry service to operate between Dominica, St Lucia and neighbouring French islands
June 10, 2011
ROSEAU, Dominica (GIS) -- A new maritime passenger carrier offering cheaper travel rates between Dominica and neighbouring islands will be launched soon. Company officials held a press launch for the Jeans Ferry Service on Monday.
Indian Diaspora in Belize, Guadeloupe and Suriname rediscovers its roots
May 24, 2011
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- This year, the theme of the magazine produced by the Indo-Caribbean Cultural Centre (ICC) is “The Indian Diaspora in Belize, Guadeloupe and Suriname.” The 80-page, full-colour, glossy magazine is edited by anthropologist...
Chevron completes sale of Caribbean business
April 5, 2011
NEW YORK, USA -- Chevron Corp on Friday finalised the sale of its fuel marketing business in the Caribbean and South American peripheral nations. The deal struck with French-based Rubis last November will see the sale of...
Barbados expands trade into French Caribbean
December 20, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados is expanding its trade reach into non-English speaking markets. A multi-sectoral trade mission led has unveiled significant opportunities for trade and investment with Martinique and Guadeloupe.
Jamaica beat Guadeloupe in penalty shoot out to retain Caribbean Cup
December 6, 2010
PIERRE ALIKER DILLON, Martinique -- Jamaica retained their Digicel Caribbean Cup crown, the centrepiece of Caribbean football, in a magnificent game that ended in penalties after a 1-1 draw and extra time.
Guadeloupe through to Caribbean Cup Final with 2-1 win over Cuba
December 4, 2010
PIERRE ALIKER DILLON, Martinique -- Guadeloupe qualified for the Digicel Caribbean Cup Finals for the first time in their history with a heroic win over a technically gifted Cuban side by a 2-1 scoreline in Stade Pierre Aliker.
Guadeloupe move into Caribbean Cup semis with 1-0 win over Antigua
December 3, 2010
STADE DE RIVIERE PILOTE, Martinique -- Guadeloupe needed a win, whereas a draw would have been enough to see Antigua and Barbuda claim a semi-final berth in the Digicel Caribbean Cup. With Guadeloupe requiring all three points...
Jamaica keep winning record to reach Caribbean Cup semis with 2-0 defeat of Guadeloupe
December 1, 2010
STADE DE RIVIERE PILOTE, Martinique -- Jamaica maintained their winning record in the Digicel Caribbean Cup on Monday night with a comprehensive win against a strong Guadeloupe side that now assures them of qualifying for the semis.
Guyana steal 1-1 draw with Guadeloupe in Caribbean Cup Finals
November 29, 2010
STADE DE RIVIERE PILOTE, Martinique -- Guyana stole a point in their opening Digicel Caribbean Cup Finals game against a dominant Guadeloupe side that should have secured the three points but for wasteful finishing in front of goal.
French territories contribute generously to Saint Lucia's recovery efforts
November 27, 2010
CASTRIES, St Lucia -- A barge from the neighbouring French Territories recently brought in relief items -- worth over one hundred thousand Euros -- for onward distribution to residents of St Lucia affected by Hurricane Tomas.
Sanctuary for marine mammals created in French West Indies
November 16, 2010
PARIS, France -- Last month, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the French government officially announced, through the Agency of the Protected Marine Areas, the creation of the sanctuary for marine mammals in the French West Indies.
French agency preserves Caribbean beaches and coasts
November 13, 2010
PARIS, France -- For 35 years the Conservatoire du Littoral has been administering, protecting and promoting France’s most remarkable and most threatened coastal areas, both in mainland France and its overseas territories.
Guadeloupe survive late scare to dispose of Puerto Rico 3-2 in Caribbean Cup
October 26, 2010
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Guadeloupe ensured qualification to the finals of the Digicel Caribbean Cup in Martinique by defeating Puerto Rico in Group E and ensure at least a top two finish in the first of the stage 2 process of the competition.
Guadeloupe beat St Kitts-Nevis 2-1 in opening game of Stage 2 of Caribbean Cup
October 25, 2010
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Guadeloupe opened Group E with a hard fought win over luckless St Kitts and Nevis in the opening game of Stage 2 of the Digicel Cup. Guadeloupe started brightly and obviously wanted to get some early dividends.
St Kitts-Nevis delegation discusses national security and disaster mitigation with Guadeloupe officials
October 20, 2010
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- St Kitts and Nevis can look forward to closer collaboration with the French Overseas Department of Guadeloupe in the areas of national security and disaster mitigation. St Kitts and Nevis Minister of Education and...
Guadeloupe and St Kitts-Nevis to increase cooperation in education
October 19, 2010
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- St Kitts and Nevis and Guadeloupe have agreed to increase cooperation in the area of education. St Kitts-Nevis minister of education held discussions with the Chairman of the Guadeloupe School Board.
French army fights dengue in the Caribbean
August 26, 2010
FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique -- The French army has been deployed to the French Caribbean departments of Martinique and Guadeloupe to help fight a dengue epidemic, which has been spreading since December.
'Cocaine smuggling' British couple's Caribbean hell
February 8, 2004
SHEFFIELD, England -- A British couple arrested in Guadeloupe for smuggling drugs still have no idea when they will stand trial - a year after being thrown in jail.
Guadeloupe-born terror suspect's wife backs jihad
February 6, 2004
MELBOURNE, Australia -- The Australian wife of jailed terror suspect Willie Brigitte emerged from a long-awaited prison meeting with her husband to declare her support for jihad.
