François-Noël Buffet, Minister for French overseas Territories in Michel Barnier's government, to which he will report directly, will have to deal with a number of burning issues, including Martinique, which has been in the grip of tensions in recent days, with demonstrations against the high cost of living. "I really hope he'll do better, that prices will come down and that we'll be able to move forward," says Matthieu,who works at Burger King fast-food chain in Fort-de-France. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES