Language Feud over Creole and French Roils the Tiny Island of Guadeloupe
Thierry Devimeux apologized after telling a fisherman that speaking Creole was disrespectful, but anger continued over the island's language divide.
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Creole-French feud roils Guadeloupe
SAN JUAN (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 him in Creole. The exchange that occurred Monday was caught on camera and sparked outrage on social media this week.
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…
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