In Guyana, major floods have been frequently recorded since the beginning of the year.
The rivers now come out of their beds, especially the Maroni.
The entire western region, known as Haut Maroni, is suffocating and several towns and villages are under water... The families affected have been sheltered.
In Guadeloupe, companies are trying to get out of the crisis.
Added to the surge in the price of raw materials are delays in delivery and shortages of stock.
The situation is increasingly untenable.
Tourism has finally regained its cruising speed in Polynesia, at the level before the Covid-19 health crisis.
For some tourists, this is the fulfillment of a dream.
The French West Indies commemorate the end of slavery: May 22 in Martinique and May 27 in Guadeloupe.
After two years without commemorations due to Covid-19, the Caribbean populations are reclaiming their history.
Like here, in Martinique where May 22 was marked by rallies all over the island.
In New Caledonia, a historic framework agreement on energy transition in the nickel sector was signed.
The archipelago is aiming for electric autonomy and the adoption of green production.
It wants to decarbonize as much as possible and become a reference on the world nickel market for electric batteries.
The Téouta mangrove, in Ouvéa, is one of the best preserved in the world.
It has a unique ecosystem and scientists pay particular attention to this environmental treasure of New Caledonia.
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