SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A language feud has erupted on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, fanning deep resentments over colonialism and perceived racism and classism. The island’s prefect, Thierry Devimeux, who is white and took up the post in September 2025, recently accused a Black fisherman of being disrespectful by talking to...
Pointe-à-Pitre, 30 Sept 2026 (AFP) – The Prefect of Guadeloupe, Thierry Devimeux, criticized a fisherman on Monday for speaking to him in Creole, before, in the face of criticism, to excuse himself on Tuesday. In a video posted on social networks by the prefecture, the Prefect presents his apology and says "truly sorry" for "a clumsy speech" [...] Article Guadeloupe: the Prefect refuses to be spoken to him Creole, before apologizing appeared fir…