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In Guadeloupe, scientists from the University of the Antilles and the Institut Pasteur are developing the Caribphlore project. Researchers are looking into the medicinal properties of plants from local biodiversity. One of them caught their attention. It would have appropriate properties. This is a report by Maryline Plaisir and Bruno Pansiot-Villon.
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New Caledonia hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
While Cyclone Gabrielle was deadly in New Zealand, it did not cause any casualties in New Caledonia during its passage last weekend. Its effects were still strongly felt in several points of the archipelago, due to the violent winds and the strong swell which swept part of the coast.
Back to school in New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna
The cyclone did not prevent New Caledonians from returning to school on Monday, after a month of southern summer holidays. 63,800 students returned to school. In a college in Noumea, parents and students were welcomed by traditionalists who translated a message of wisdom.
Kolopelu School in Futuna makes the choice of uniform
Wallisian and Futunian students also returned to school. While the wearing of uniforms made the news last week, in Futuna, it was imposed in a school, at the request of parents. The uniform makes it possible to relieve the purses, in these times of explosion of prices. Reporting
In Reunion and Polynesia, mobilization against pension reform
The fifth day of inter-union mobilization against the pension reform project has little impact in the West Indies and Guyana due to the carnival holidays this week.
In Reunion, two parades were organized, one in Saint-Denis, the other in Saint-Pierre. They gathered nearly 3000 people. In the French communities of the Pacific, only civil servants are affected by the reform. They were several hundred to appear in French Polynesia.
Earthquake in Turkey: the solidarity of the Turks of Tahiti and Reunion
The violent earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria killed tens of thousands of people. In the Overseas Territories, the solidarity of the Turks is organized. This is the case for students who are currently doing an ERASMUS program in Reunion. As well as in Tahiti where the Turkish community appealed to the local government to facilitate the transfer of funds for the victims.
Recruitment of doctors in New Caledonia: a campaign on social networks
Fighting against medical deserts represents one of the challenges of the century in France. The New Caledonia hospital center has shown a lot of imagination. He launched an original recruitment campaign on social networks. An offbeat video that we suggest you discover with Laurence Pourtau and Gaël Detcheverry
Martinique Carnival: the tradition of transvestites
This weekend and until Wednesday, the hearts of West Indians and Guyanese beat to the rhythm of carnival. One of the most popular characters of this carnival is the transvestite. In Martinique, there are groups of transvestites that anyone can join, whether they are locals or tourists. Some came especially from the Ardennes, suitcases full of feathers turned into extraordinary outfits. A meeting signed Corinne Jean Joseph and Patrick Jean Guitteaud.
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