@Elodie972UAG
Martinican citizen
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Martinican
Speaks French, English, Creole, Spanish
Registration: 01 March 2014
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Hello by Nic39
Hello everyone I am new here, I'm looking to make the move to Martinique from the uk, if anyone living there have any practical advice to give it will be much appreciated. I have a 10 year old son and would like to know about schools and the ...
It depends on where you would like to live. The North means greenery here as the South is well-known for heat and beaches. In both cases, you'll need a car to live in these areas: North = hills, and South = long distance. I think you'll be pleased ... Read More
Elementary Schools in Guadeloupe by clayrolfs
We are thinking of moving to Guadeloupe with an 8 year old child. He speaks French. So my question is basically are there certain schools that are better than others? Does every city/town have a school? What is the schedule of the school ...
Hello, In our system there are a lot of holidays. For example, you have Carnival holiday in February or March. Easter holiday are in April. Summer holiday are 8 weeks long. I think your child will not have any problem in integrating a class. ... Read More
searching for work by brynjukes
Hello , I am living in Guadeloupe now with my family and i am seeking advise on finding employment here , i speak basic french and would like to work in a french enviroment to help improve it but where is the best place to look ?,
Hello, You can try to work in a high school as an English assistant. You'll have the French contact with the pupils. You can try to work in an international company too, most of them will speak French. Read More
To open a B&B in Guadalupe/Martinica by stareye
Good morning everybody, I'm thinking of moving in the Caribbean and open a B&B of 6-8 rooms either in Guadalupe, Martinique or Aruba. Can somebody give some suggestions regarding costs of building/land, difficulty in opening a business there and ...
Hi, I'm from Martinique and I hope I can help you. So this is a good idea for these regions are very touristic. Yet, as you may suppose, it is quite expensive here. Not only the real estate market, but also life in general. Of course, you'll have ... Read More
Driving license in Martinique by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Martinique? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Martinique? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for ...
Hi, From what i know a foreigner can take their driving test in Martinique, what you need to do is take the theory and the practical and if you dont speak french then they can allocate you with an interpreter for the theory. It will cost you ... Read More
Moving to Martinique by anitamorrow
Hello Everybody My husband and I would like to move to Martinique in the near future so we are researching business opportunities. In your opinion what is the best business to invest in and run if one intends to live in Martinique? Also, we would ...
Hello Anita, Hope it is not too late for an answer. The best business you can invest in in Martinique might be a grocery or a bakery. You might open a little shop as well. Martinican people loves corner shops, they are very useful. If you have ... Read More
Hello by Nic39
Hello everyone I am new here, I'm looking to make the move to Martinique from the uk, if anyone living there have any practical advice to give it will be much appreciated. I have a 10 year old son and would like to know about schools and the ...
Hello Nic39, I think you'll be pleased by the island. People are very welcoming here, the climate is pleasant. Regarding schools, the system is based on the French model. So teaching is in the French language, I hope your son will get used to it ... Read More
Hello ! by Elodie972UAG
:cheers: Hello, I'm Elodie from Martinique, French West Indies. I principally came on this blog to communicate with people from the Caribbean, notably the anglophone Caribbean because I'm particularly interested in this region. It may also serve ...
I'm currently going to the "Université des Antilles et de la Guyane" in Martinique. I'm studying the Caribbean, so I hope some Caribbean people could help me to get the information I need. Getting information has not been easy so far ! :( Read More