I am just coming across this story (late) for the first time:
Violent strikes on the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique have severely hit tourism to the area.
Thousands of islanders have been protesting about low wages and the rising cost of living for three weeks. They have set up blockades across the islands causing life for civilians to come to a standstill. The protests have turned violent causing schools, government offices, petrol stations and banks to close.
More here.
