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Puerto Rico Extends Discover Puerto Rico Contract Through 2033

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Puerto Rico is locking in continuity for its tourism promotion strategy. Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced a five-year extension of Discover Puerto Rico’s destination marketing contract, a move that will keep the organization in place through 2033 and reinforce the island’s long-term approach to international tourism growth. The announcement came during the International Tourism Trade […]

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At Martinique's Airport, a Permanent Tribute to Aime Cesaire

Above: the new Espace Aime Cesaire By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s already named for him, but Martinique’s international airport now has a permanent tribute to the legendary poet, thinker and politician, Aime Cesaire. The Espace Aime Cesaire includes a large bust of Cesaire sculpted by artist Julien Ponceau, a longtime friend of Cesaire. Catherine […]

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Martinique Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Aime Cesaire's Birth

Above: Martinique Regional Council President Serge Letchimy at a ceremony Wednesday By the Caribbean Journal staff It was 100 years ago Wednesday that Aime Cesaire, the leading political figure in Martinique in the 20th century, was born. Cesaire, a writer, poet, thinker and longtime mayor of Fort de France, inspired multitudes as one of the […]

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A New Tribute For Martinique's Cesaire

Above: Fort de France (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the towering figures of Martinique’s history will be the subject of a new tribute by the Toni Morrison Society. The society will be placing a “Bench by the Road” in Fort de France to honour the 100th anniversary of the birth of […]


Martinique Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Aime Cesaire's Birth

Above: Fort de France, Martinique (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Martinique has officially launched the year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of  famed poet, playwright and politician Aime Cesaire. Cesaire, who passed away in April 2008 at the age of 94, served for 55 years as mayor of Martinique’s capital, […]