Ligue de Martinique d'Athlétisme Ligue de Martinique d'Athlétisme The Ligue de Martinique d'Athlétisme (LMA) is the governing body for the sport of athletics in Martinique. The current president is Max Morinière. He was elected for the first time in November 2010, and re-elected in October 2012. As LMA is part of the Fédération française d'athlétisme, athletes from Martinique normally participate internationally for France, for example, in the European Athletics Championships as organized by the EAA. On the other hand, Martinique as a French overseas department is part of the Caribbean. As an observer member of CACAC, Martinique is invited to participate at the championships,
History of the Caribbean Kitts & Nevis (1983). In addition British Honduras in Central America became independent as Belize (1981), British Guiana in South America became independent as Guyana (1966), and Dutch Guiana also in South America became independent as Suriname (1975). It should be noted that as of the early 21st century, not all Caribbean islands have become independent. Several islands continue to have government ties with European countries, or with the United States. French overseas departments and territories include several Caribbean islands. Guadeloupe and Martinique are French overseas regions, a legal status that they have had since 1946. Their citizens are considered