CARIBICO

Under a blazing Caribbean sun, the turquoise water off Martinique comes alive as towering canvas sails cut through the ocean breeze. This is the Tour de Martinique des Yoles Rondes, now in its 40th edition, running July 26 to August 2, 2026. For one week, an entire island turns into a floating carnival of maritime heritage. At the center of it are the yoles rondes themselves, traditional wooden boats first built by local fishermen. With no keel and no ballast, they stay uprig

This past week At the 50th Annual CARICOM Communiqué, CARICOM marked a historic milestone as Martinique officially joined the organization for the first time in its 52-year history. This is the first French territory to actually push the boundary into Caribbean integration which has historically been avoided by the . This significant development reflects a renewed commitment to deeper cooperation and unity among Caribbean nations. Caribico celebrates this landmark partnership