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Alessandra Ambrosio Victoria’s Secret Bikini Shoot

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:29:01 GMT

Alessandra Ambrosio for Victoria’s Secret Alessandra Ambrosio poses in a bikini for a Victoria’s Secret photo shoot in Saint Barthelemy, French West Indies. [©BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM] Related Smacks Victoria’s Secret Angels Takeover Trousdale Ugly Baby Adriana Lima Victoria’s Secret Bikini Shoot [VIDEO] Giorgio Armani is a Sleestak in a Diaper Shauna Sand Bikini [Pics/Photos]

Pesticide threat looms over French West Indies

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:07:04 GMT

Sorting and washing bananas in Martinique, where chlordecone was used to combat the banana weevil.

first group of children evacuated to French West Indies returns home

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:18:42 GMT

Port-au-Prince (ICRC / French Red Cross) – Seven Haitian children evacuated to Martinique immediately after the earthquake struck Haiti on 12 January were finally able to rejoin their families ...

Outlawed insecticide linked to prostate cancer

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:34:01 GMT

Chlordecone is an organochlorine insecticide used in the French West Indies from 1973 to 1993 to control the banana root borer.

Chlordecone exposure and risk of prostate cancer

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:16:34 GMT

In an article to be published on 21 June 2010 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology , researchers from Inserm , the CHU in Pointe a Pitre and from the Center for Analytical Research and Technology , show that exposure to chlordecone , an organochlorine chemical with well defined estrogenic properties used in the French West Indies until 1993, is ...

World's oldest person enjoys champagne in French Caribbean

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:51:55 GMT

PARIS, France (AFP) -- A 114-year-old French woman who this week became the world's oldest person lives on a Caribbean island and still enjoys a glass of champagne every now and then, especially on he...

World's oldest person enjoys champagne in French Caribbean

Wed, 05 May 2010 04:51:55 GMT

World's oldest person enjoys champagne in French Caribbean

Tue, 04 May 2010 16:41:17 GMT

on a Caribbean island and still enjoys a glass of champagne every now and then, especially on her birthday. Eugenie Blanchard, who lives on the French island of Saint Barths, won the title after

World's oldest person enjoys champagne in French Caribbean

Tue, 04 May 2010 09:01:36 GMT

A 114-year-old French woman who this week became the world's oldest person lives on a Caribbean island and still enjoys a glass of champagne every now and then, especially on her...

Martinique Named Top Caribbean Destination

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:04:17 GMT

The French Caribbean island of Martinique has been named the top 2010 destination by the readers of About.com's Caribbean Travel site, beating out other leading contenders Dominica and St. Kitts and Nevis in a poll that garnered more than 3,800 votes!

Martinique got 38 percent of the votes cast, while Dominica received 26 percent to finish second and St. Kitts and Nevis got 26 percent. Seven other poll finalists trailed behind these three frontrunners.

Voters were enthusiastic in their support for Martinique, lauding its multihued beaches and French villages, culture, and people.

The 10 finalists for the poll were determined in a series of three preliminary polls: the top vote-getters moved into the final round. All voting was conducted online by readers of the About Caribbean Travel website, blog, Facebook fan page, and Twitter followers.

Congratulations to Martinique and thanks so much to everyone who made this poll a big success. Personally, I was happy to see the first 100 votes come in, so it's a bit overwhelming that the final poll got nearly 4,000. Just goes to show you how many Caribbean travel fans are out there, and I look forward to continuing to keep you informed about Martinique and all of the other great islands and destinations of the Caribbean!

Photo: Hotel Bakoua bar, Martinique. Courtesy SBPR Corp./Patrick Bennett

Martinique Named Top Caribbean Destination originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Monday, April 26th, 2010 at 18:04:17.

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BBC Caribbean News in Brief

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:11:23 GMT

Victor Nanette, the president of the French Caribbean Melon Growers group, said the annual export market of 3,000 tonnes had been cut by four-fifths as a result.

BBC Caribbean News in Brief

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:11:23 GMT

Victor Nanette, the president of the French Caribbean Melon Growers group, said the annual export market of 3,000 tonnes had been cut by four-fifths as a result.

In a kompa state of mind

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:07:23 GMT

As a young West Indian lad traveling around the Caribbean on national tennis duty, I was exposed and attracted to both Spanish and French Caribbean melodies which have contributed to my musical apprec...

Instinct Admiral by Admiral T

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:51:04 GMT

The sensational French Caribbean Dancehall superstar, Admiral T, is set to make his return with his very first album in four years, the hotly anticipated 'Instinct Admiral'.

Commentary: In a kompa state of mind

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Over the past few months, I have been listening to the creole rhythms of a musical genre called kompa. As a young West Indian lad traveling around the Caribbean on national tennis duty, I was exposed and attracted to both Spanish and French Caribbean melodies which have contributed to my musical appreciation.

Five-Year Outcome of a Stroke Cohort in Martinique, French West...

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:17:20 GMT

From the Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Fort-de-France, Martinique, French West Indies.

Stephanie Seymour Slips A Nip In Her Suit!

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:02:27 GMT

American supermodel Stephanie Seymour spent the day enjoying the wonderful weather in St. Barth, French West Indies on March 16, 2010. Her children and other family members joined in on the beach day fun in the sun. Stephanie might want to invest in a larger bikini top as she exposed one of her ladies to [...]

PHOTOS: Michael J. Fox Hits St. Barts Beach

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:52:53 GMT

Want to vacation like a celebrity? Than look no further than the exclusive Saint Barthélemy, better known as St. Barts, in the French West Indies. Among those celebs recently seen there are: Alessandra Ambrosio, Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale, Beyonce Knowles, Jay-Z, Usher, Paul Allen, Lindsay Lohan, Miranda Kerr, Derek Jeter, Minka Kelly, Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Star Jones and Rachel Zoe.

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Barbados secures additional airlift from Francophone Caribbean

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:57:14 GMT

Barbados secures additional airlift from Francophone Caribbean

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BTA) -- Barbados has made further progress in its bid to penetrate the French Caribbean with major Martinique tour operator, FOYAL Tours, scheduled to launch a charter program between the two islands for the Easter and summer periods. This new service complements the existing airlift.

Sarkozy offers aid on historic visit to Haiti

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:16:17 GMT

French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a financial and aid package of nearly half a billion dollars on Wednesday to assist quake-hit Haiti, as he became France's first head of state to visit the former French Caribbean colony.

Sarkozy Visits Haiti, Unveils Major Aid Package

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:41:52 GMT

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a financial and aid package of nearly half a billion dollars on Wednesday to assist quake-hit Haiti, as he became France's first head of state to visit the former French Caribbean colony.

Sarkozy visits quake-hit Haiti

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:58:29 GMT

French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in earthquake-hit Haiti today to support international relief efforts there in the first visit by a French head of state to the former French Caribbean colony.

Ivana Trump Found a New Man – Proving $$$$ Can Buy Anything

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:03:18 GMT

Donald Trump’s ex Ivana Trump enjoys the day on the beach with her new boyfriend in St Barths, French West Indies on February 10, 2010. Ivana who has a habit of dating men at least 25 years her junior proves her money can buy her anything. Photos: Fame Pictures

PHOTOS: St. Barts: The Ultimate Celeb Getaway

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:39:55 GMT

Want to vacation like a celebrity? Than look no further than the exclusive Saint Barthélemy, better known as St. Barts, in the French West Indies. Among those celebs recently seen there are: Alessandra Ambrosio, Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale, Beyonce Knowles, Jay-Z, Usher, Paul Allen, Lindsay Lohan, Miranda Kerr, Derek Jeter, Minka Kelly, Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Star Jones and Rachel Zoe.

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French Caribbean regions reject more autonomy

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:27:13 GMT

Ireland sex scandal: Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson A A Jan. 11: In the wake of the sex scandal rocking Northern Ireland, its Protestant leader is stepping down temporarily, forced out of office by a scandal involving his wife's affair with a teenaged "boy-toy." ITN's Angus Walker reports.

Tackling agricultural issues using the resources offered by biodiversity

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:43:29 GMT

To mark the launch of the International Year of Biodiversity, CIRAD has released a video showing some of its operations aimed at using the resources offered by biodiversity to respond to the changing requirements of agricultural production and development in the South. In Réunion and the French West Indies, CIRAD works to manage collections, promote agricultural diversification and share its agro-ecological expertise.

French Caribbean regions reject more autonomy

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:55:43 GMT

Voters in the French Caribbean territories of Martinique and Guyana overwhelmingly rejected the option of greater autonomy in a referendum at the weekend, authorities said.

French Caribbean regions reject more autonomy

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:55:43 GMT

Voters in the French Caribbean territories of Martinique and Guyana overwhelmingly rejected the option of greater autonomy in a referendum at the weekend, authorities said.

French Caribbean regions reject more autonomy

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

FORT-DE-FRANCE (Reuters) - Voters in the French Caribbean territories of Martinique and Guyana rejected the option of greater autonomy in a referendum at the weekend, authorities said. The referendum offered the chance to vote for giving local lawmakers more scope to initiate legislation of their own.

BBC Caribbean News in Brief

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:44:23 GMT

French Caribbean reject greater autonomy, constantly cleaning volcanic ash a problem, and more.

Voters in Martinique, French Guiana Reject Efforts to Reduce French Control

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:45:29 GMT

Residents of French Caribbean department Guiana line to cast their ballots for the referendum for more autonomy from France in Cayenne, French Guiana, 10 Jan 2010

Voters in Martinique, French Guiana Reject Efforts to Reduce French Control

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:45:29 GMT

Residents of French Caribbean department Guiana line to cast their ballots for the referendum for more autonomy from France in Cayenne, French Guiana, 10 Jan 2010

Voters in Martinique, French Guiana Reject Efforts to Reduce French Control

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:45:22 GMT

Residents of French Caribbean department Guiana line to cast their ballots for the referendum for more autonomy from France in Cayenne, French Guiana, 10 Jan 2010