Inequal access to necessities in Les Saintes.

After weather‑related disruptions earlier this year, the vital ferry link between mainland Guadeloupe and the Les Saintes archipelago has fully resumed, restoring a lifeline for island residents and tourists alike.

Operated by Karu’Ferry, the vessel departs from Trois‑Rivières each weekday at 8 a.m., making a brief call at Terre‑de‑Bas before reaching Terre‑de‑Haut by 8:50 a.m. The return trip leaves the archipelago at 4:45 p.m., bringing passengers back to Trois‑Rivières just before dinner.

A passerby told us that she travels with the ferry every day in order to be able to access the cheaper Carrefour in Pointe à Pitre. There is a single supermarket shared between Les Saintes, however, the selection is extremely limited, and the prices are high.
The local community would definitely like to see more government subsidies in these areasthe ability to access basic good is very important to the people most in need in these areas, as illustrated by the supermarket burnings in Martinique last year.