lack of profitability of the sector and invasion of a fungus

West Indian farmers who grow bananas are no longer in good spirits. Discouraged by the lack of profitability of the sector and the invasion of their fields by black Sigatoka, this fungus which attacks banana leaves. Some of them are thinking about retraining, because the West Indian banana is no longer popular. Report Christine Cupit, Martinique the 1st.

In Reunion, it is the endemic flora of the island which is threatened

A local flora in a spontaneous state, which is disappearing in a worrying manner. 41% of the species present in the territory are threatened with extinction, and almost 10% have completely disappeared. Sophie Person, Meeting the 1st.

The distribution of bottled water continues in Mayotte: a logistical challenge

In Mayotte, the distribution of bottled water to the general population continues. This logistical challenge takes place in a context of exceptional drought. 150 firefighters and members of Civil Security are on site, to provide water for more than 300,000 Mahorais.

The distribution – a daily liter per person – went more or less well depending on the municipality, but overall without much jostling. Example in Tsingoni in the West of the island with Ibrahim Yahaya for Mayotte the 1st.

At the same time, the prefecture is asking the Mahorais to redouble their efforts to limit the use of water. The situation is very alarming in this 101st department. The light rains of recent days are not sufficient to preserve the hill reservoirs.