French Guiana experienced a widespread general strike in March 2017, as state agents and numerous unions protested severe dysfunctions in public services, high crime, and economic hardship. The unrest led to significant blockades, the closure of schools and businesses, and the postponement of a rocket launch, prompting high-level discussions with French authorities and a substantial aid offer.
Informal fishermen operating in Cayenne's Old Port, French Guiana, are now subject to new regulations. These requirements include demonstrating three years of presence in France, twelve months of professional fishing experience, and French language proficiency, aiming to formalize the artisanal fishing sector.
A journalist from Guyane la 1ère has received death threats while investigating a pedocriminality case involving an elected official in Sinnamary, French Guiana. The National Union of Journalists and Guyane la 1ère management have condemned the threats, emphasizing the importance of press freedom and supporting the reporter.
A Dominican and a Brazilian undocumented migrant were fatally shot in Cayenne, French Guiana, late Thursday, October 10, 2025. Police have launched an investigation into the deaths, which occurred in the capital city. Both victims sustained chest wounds and died before medical assistance arrived, amidst a reported decline in killings in the territory.
A joint vaccination campaign against Covid-19 and seasonal flu is set to commence on October 14, 2025, across mainland France, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guiana. The initiative targets vulnerable populations and healthcare workers, utilizing updated Covid-19 vaccines.
Researchers at the Paracou scientific station in French Guiana are conducting extensive plant species inventories and long-term studies to understand the profound impacts of climate change on Amazonian ecosystems, revealing critical insights into forest resilience and carbon dynamics.
