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Newspapers in French Guiana (GF) – English & More News Sources

French Guiana French Guiana, an overseas region of France, primarily features French-language newspapers, reflecting its official language. Leading publications like France-Guyane and La Presse de Guyane dominate the media landscape, offering local and international news.

While English-language newspapers are rare, expats and tourists can access translated summaries or international platforms like BBC News or Reuters for regional updates. Some niche outlets may provide multilingual content, but French remains the dominant medium.

For those seeking French Guiana news, France-Guyane is the most authoritative source, covering politics, culture, and events. Online portals and social media also supplement traditional print media, ensuring broader accessibility. Whether for local insights or global perspectives, French Guiana’s newspapers cater to diverse readers while maintaining strong journalistic standards.

Table of Contents:

French-Language Mainstream Media

  • France-Guyane

    Cayenne, 1946 — The territory's newspaper of record, covering political debates, space center updates, and border issues with Brazil/Suriname. Publishes daily in print and online.

  • Guyane la 1ère

    Public TV/Radio, 1953 — France Télévisions' regional branch producing investigative reports on gold mining, immigration, and Creole culture. Streams live 24/7.

  • Blada

    Cayenne, 1996 — Pioneering online news portal known for its uncensored forums and exposes on corruption scandals. Operates as a digital-only outlet.

  • RCI Guyane

    Radio, 1981 — Private radio network airing morning talk shows about local politics and Caribbean music charts.

French Guianese Creole Media

  • Guyane FM

    Radio, 2005 — First Creole-language station mixing news bulletins with zouk and dancehall music. Focuses on urban youth issues.

  • Moun Gwiyanné

    Facebook, 2018 — Community page sharing Creole proverbs, funeral announcements, and protest updates from Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni.

Portuguese-Language (Brazilian Border)

  • Diário do Amapá

    Macapá, 1995 — Brazilian paper covering cross-border trade, health tourism, and Oiapoque-Cayenne ferry schedules.

  • Rádio Difusora

    Oiapoque, 1962 — AM station reporting on mixed-nationality families and illegal gold panning conflicts.

English-Language Coverage

  • Spaceport Guyana

    Kourou, 2020 — Arianespace-focused blog tracking ESA rocket launches and astronaut training programs.

  • The Guyana Journal

    Georgetown, 2015 — Guyana-based outlet with occasional French Guiana border ecology stories.

International Outlets

  • Le Monde (Guyane)

    French national paper's in-depth features on rainforest deforestation and Hmong communities.

  • RFI (Guyane)

    Radio France Internationale's daily economic and cultural reports.

  • BBC (French Guiana)

    Covers major protests and space program milestones.

Niche & Community Media

  • JT Guyana

    YouTube, 2017 — Citizen journalism channel documenting indigenous Wayana protests and Carnival preparations.

  • La Charbonnière

    Matoury, 2010 — Environmental NGO's blog about protected mangrove ecosystems.

  • Guyane Amazonie

    Research, 2008 — Scientific updates on biodiversity surveys and illegal logging.

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Note: This is an online newspapers and news media directory. All information is reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified personally.