Béké

Béké is a descendant of the ancient white settlers. It is a full-fledged Martinique. The Békés continue to live in caste in Martinique. Some mingle little in the "Creole" population. The Békés remain until today the great owners of the local economy and are often at the head of a multi-million fortune. They are found at the head of the banana export industries, shops (hypermarkets, supermarkets), oil refining company (SARA) etc ... Some Martinique live badly that the Békés remain in control of the local economy. In the past more or less close, various social conflicts, strikes and demonstrations showed an indignation of the situation. Caution: White living in the Caribbean is not necessarily Béké. The Békés are descendants of settlers.