FREE Local News St-Barth in English Published by “Le Journal de Saint-Barth” 05 90 27 65 19 - [email protected] N°157- July 19, 2008 WWEEKLYEEKLY

LAST ISSUE BEFORE NOVEMBER 2008 SSEEEE YOU YOU NEXTNEXT SEASON SEASON ! ! ■■■■■■■ BRUNO MAGRAS VISITS PARIS uring a Council of Ministers. recent visit If not, I will request a Dto the parliamentary inter- French capital, vention,” says See You Bruno Magras met Magras. Finally, with various offi- Magras—president Next Fall ! cials on matters of of the UMP political importance to Saint party in Saint This is the last edition Barth, including Barth—attended the of The St Barth Yves Christofari party’s national con- Weekly for the and Xavier Darcos gress on the theme of season, as we are for affairs relating “Let’s Get Europe packing our bags and to National Educa- Moving! Let’s Get heading off for tion. One of the Moving!” summer vacation. concerns Magras Our French edition, voiced was the fear Le Journal de Saint that two jobs were The president’s Barth will return slated for elimina- opinion every Wednesday as tion at the local on residency of September, and junior high—assis- The Weekly will be tant principal and Nothing new on the back on Fridays as of administrator. Magras asked council on the last version fiscal horizon: November, for our of the project. The Council Magras’ trip to Paris did not sixth season. that these posts be main- tained especially in light of considers that certain claus- result in any clarification of es represent unfair fiscal dis- the fiscal status of certain The St. Barth Weekly the addition of a tenth grade class at the school and the crimination, as Saint Barth residents of Saint Barth. Yet remains the only all- is apparently the only COM the president has stated his English newspaper loss of financial support for on the island, and materials: “I reminded them in the Antilles not to benefit personal opinion on the covers local life from that we no longer receive from exoneration of certain notion of residency. An a variety of angles, this financial aid, but in business costs. According to opinion that is “not for or allowing you to keep exchange, it is only normal Magras: “Article 9 that calls against…” : “In reading the your finger on the that the leadership of the for exoneration in certain law specific to Saint Barth, I pulse of politics, school remain in place,” he instances, is applicable in all interpret it as an obligation cuisine, art, and says. “With the new tenth the DOMs, plus in Saint to live in Saint Barth for cultural events. grade class starting in the Martin, but not in Saint five years in order to benefit fall, we need to insure the Barth. I reminded the Minis- from fiscal resident status,” If you need a little stability of the school to ter that is the Collectivité of he notes. “I would have touch of Saint Barth guarantee the success of the Saint Barth is in good finan- thought that meant living in the meantime, project.” cial health, that is not neces- here as of July 15, 2002 for check out our sarily the case of all the that. Yet in , the archives at Negative reaction businesses in Saint Barth, Minister of Finance made a stbarthweekly.com to some legal items which are also subject to different interpretation where you can difficult times economical- allowing fiscal status to all download electronic Bruno Magras also met with ly.” Magras noted that Jégo residents who arrived before versions of The Yves Jégo, Overseas Secre- seemed surprised that Saint July 15, 2007. That does not Weekly and relive the tary of State, to discuss a Barth was excluded from pose a problem for me if the high points of the specific law relating to eco- this decision and asked his same interpretation is made past season. nomic development that colleague Emmanuel for Saint Barthélemy and I should be voted on before We look forward to Neuville to examine the think it is normal if that sys- seeing you again next the end of the year. Magras issue. “I hope this requires tem works for Saint Martin, fall, and hope you informed the minister of the an amendment by the gov- it should work for Saint have a fabulous negative opinion rendered ernment before the definite Barthélemy. The important summer! by the island’s executive text is presented to the thing is to decide.”

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■■■■■■■ New “Vigilance” System For Tropical Weather Since 2006 Météo France has used a system with various colors Color code and precautions: to quantify the importance of tropical Vigilance Yellow: you will be safest during a storm. storms hitting the area. Yet the prefec- Pay attention! Take ture, which posts and controls storm This is used several days in advance alerts on a local basis, uses a different to call attention to weather conditions Vigilance Purple: system. As a result, as during the pas- that could concern the Northern Stay inside! sage of hurricane Dean, the population Islands, but are not yet dangerous. The hurricane is close to the islands. was a little confused. As a result, as of Météo France will diffuse informa- Stay inside and do not go out under April 8, 2008, a new system has been tion on the radio and on the web site: any pretext. Make sure windows and put into place, and is based on the col- http://www.meteo.gp/. Make sure you doors will hold, but stay away from ors already used by Météo France, with have food, water, and candles, as well windows in case of breakage. Be the addition of individual protection as as a radio in good condition. And do prepared for cutting of electricity defined by the prefecture, as well as not head out to sea for a long period and water. Stay in the safest room in decentralized alert management. of time. your home. Do not use the telephone Consequences? The first, for the except for emergencies. Stay calm Northern Islands, concerns the fact Vigilance Orange: and listen to advice from the authori- that an alert can no longer be deter- Get ready! ties about what to do or not do. mined by the prefecture in Guade- Orange vigilance is 24 to 36 hours loupe, but rather by the prefecture in before the arrival of strong winds or Vigilance Gray: Saint Martin, in consultation with the risk of a hurricane with winds of Remain careful! René Fury, the regional director for at least 110 km/hour. Put things away, This phase is generally after the hur- Météo France Guadeloupe, and coor- prepare your house for a storm, and ricane has weakened and there is no dinated with Clémenceau Magras on make sure you are ready in case a further risk of having the center of local . He will be based in the hurricane should arrive. Check the the storm pass over the Northern Météo France building on the hill radio and web for updates. Islands. Stay informed of weather above Gustavia. In fact, the word conditions and any damage done to “alert” will be replaced by the word Vigilance Red: the island during the storm. Be care- “vigilance” with three possible levels: Protect yourself! ful if you leave your home or shelter yellow, orange, and red, for all possi- Red means a hurricane with winds of and stay away from flooded areas ble weather conditions (strong rains, 100 km/hour is 6 to 8 hours away and ravines. Don’t touch any electric strong winds, hurricanes…), plus from the island. Stay updated to the wires that may be down. Help neigh- purple and gray, used exclusively in weather reports and respect advice bors and get help if needed. Do not the case of hurricanes. There are cer- from the authorities. Stay inside your use the roads unless necessary and tain precautions to be taken at each home or a shelter. Remove or secure do not tie up phone lines except for level, and when no weather condi- any objects that might become a pro- emergencies. Verify the quality of tions menace the island, the vigi- jectile. Protect your animals. And pre- water before drinking it. lance remains green. pare the room in your home where

■■■■■■■ Census: Still More Men Than Women fter the census numbers issued in AJaunary the INSEE (French census bureau) has diffused new numbers taken from the census of the population in Saint Barth taken from January 18-February 17, 2007. What can we learn from these new numbers, which will become official when the entire census results are published in early 2009? pared to 42% in 1999) and ary 2007, a total of 5,027 That the population grew females 20-39 represent people here fit the bill, or Housing Increasing by 23.3% since the last 34% of the population, 60.3% of the population, Yet Tight census, increasing from against 39% in 1999, compared to 41% overall 6854 inhabitants on Janu- while those aged 40-59 in France. Among those, If the population grew by ary 1, 1999 to 8450 on Jan- increased from 25% to 83.4% are working, com- 23.9% the inventory of uary 1, 2007, yet has main- 30%. pared to 72.1% in France. housing also increased by tained the same percentage The level of unemploy- 24%. Which should mean of males and females. In And compared to the pop- ment here is but 3.2%, there is no difficulty in 1999, males represented ulation in France? The compared to 11.9% in finding a place to live. Not 53.2% of the population, bracket 0-19 years is the France. true. If the increase is real, and women 46.8%. This least represented here (less many of the new construc- remains the same, in spite than 5% of the population) tions are second of the arrival of 1,596 peo- which can be explained by More Singles homes…249 new ones for ple. This differs from the the lack of a high school, a total of 656, compared to rest of France where which means almost all Another sign that the pop- primary residences with women are more numerous students must leave the ulation here is younger 661 new ones for a total of than men. island to continue their and more active popula- 4,299 (there were 3,465 in schooling. Those 60 and tion than in France is that 1999) over are also a small por- there are more single peo- The number of owners of A young population tion of the population— ple in Saint Barth—50% homes has decreased is slightly older barely 10%—while in of the population (35% in slightly: 45.7% in 2007, metropolitan France, sen- France) against 40.7% against 47.2% in 1999, The pyramid of ages iors count for 20.4% of the married (50% in France). with 48.2% renters against remains similar to that of residents. The popular Another interesting figure 46.7% in 1999. In com- 1999 as well, yet the age brackets of 20-39 and 40- is the ratio of people who parison, in France, the lev- bracket of 20-39 making 59 together represent 65% had lived on the island el of ownership increased of the largest percentage of of the population in Saint more than five years as of to 57%, with 40% for the population decreased Barth against 54% overall the date of the census: renters. by 5%, in favor of those in France. Even if the pop- 77.7% which paradoxical- from 40-59 years old, ulation is slightly older ly is more than the average The complete figures are marking a slight “graying” than in 1999, it remains of 76.5% in France. The online on the website for of the population. This is young and active. This is population here does not the COM, (www.comst- true for both sexes: males confirmed by figures relat- move as much as one barth.fr) on the welcome aged 20-39 represent 36% ing to those who are of might think…. page under “Actualités de of the population (com- working age. As of Janu- la Collectivité.” Stay in touch WHEREVER YOU ARE EVERY FRIDAY AT www.stbarthweekly.com

06 St Barth Weekly n°157 ■■■■■■■ Decibel Meters To Help Control Noise n Saint Barth, Designed to meas- like the rest of ure the level of I France, exces- acoustic pressure Local laws sive noise is con- (or noise you can In addition to national laws against sound sidered a nuisance hear), the decibel nuisances, there are also local regulations and a reason for meters are able to that outline rights and obligations in complaint. Some measure various terms of noise. In Saint Barthélemy, there complaints about kinds of sound, are two laws that concern noise. noise result in court from the noise The first, dating from 1992, relates to the cases, yet many made by vehicles to fight against excessive noise. It states that: others are just noise from com- —All persons using, in relation to their brushed aside, as it mercial establish- professional activities…. tools or machi- is hard to quantify ments (bars, restau- nes that might bother neighbors in terms noise levels, even if rants, discothe- of sound levels or vibrations, must stop all the law allows for ques…), not to work between 6pm and 7am from Mon- legal action. This mention neighbor- day through Saturday, between 12pm and situation should hood noise, which 2pm Monday through Friday, between change locally with counts for a signifi- 12pm and 6pm on Saturday, plus all day the arrival of three cant number of Sunday and holidays. complaints. — Residents doing work around the decibel meters, or house and garden that might be bother- sound level meters, According to the some to neighbors, can only be done from which will be used time of day, the rea- 8:30am-12pm and from 3pm-6pm on by territorial police son/origin of the Saturdays, and from 9am-12pm on Sun- as well as gendarmes: “With noise, and its regularity, fines days and holidays. these meters, things will be can be issued from 68 to 450 The second, enacted in December 2005, clearer,” explains executive euros when the infraction is regulates the use of large machinery and council member Maxime considered a minor nuisance. jackhammers according to the time of Desouches, who initiated this But if the infraction is consid- year as well as the time of day. It project in the hopes of ered a true aggression, the stipulates that the use of such equipment improving overall tranquility perpetrator must account for is only authorized Monday through Fri- for residents and visitors his actions in court. In this day from 9am-12pm and 2pm-6pm, and alike. “The meters allow noise case, the punishment is more Saturday from 9am-12pm. Their use is levels to be measured and severe, and can be as high as forbidden in Gustavia from December 15 appropriate sanctions 15,000 euros in fines and a to January 15. applied,” he adds. prison sentence.

St Barth Weekly n°157 07 ■■■■■■■ Normandie Hotel Afloat In Lorient n American couple with an unu- sual relationship to Saint Barth, A Dennis and Wendy Carlton recently renovated the Normandie Hotel in Lorient into a charming, eight-room boutique hotel. As many people know, Dennis has been a steady visitor to Saint Barth for over 30 years, while Wendy did not become a regular until they got into real estate projects—first renovating Dennis and Wendy Carlton a villa and now the hotel. Wendy, who received a Bachelor of distinguished passengers like Colette, social exchange at the end of a wor- Architecture degree from the School of the last president of the Third Republic, king day,” explains Dennis. “The Nor- Architecture at Pratt Institute in Broo- Marlene Dietrich, Cary Grant, and mandie’s bar and garden for many klyn and worked for many years in NY Jimmy Stewart! Similarly, our guests years was an early-evening gathering in architecture doing historic preserva- today are coming from every age group, point before activity moved nearby to tion and renovation, worked closely with professional pursuit, and life experience. Autour du Rocher in the late evening. St Barth-based architect, Gilles Nicolas At the Normandie, everyone feels like Today, whether during continental (Atelier d’Architecture). “In conversa- he’s in First Class when guests gather breakfast, sunning on a classic chaise tions with Wendy, Gilles forged the each afternoon for wine.” lounge, or while enjoying a beer or hotel’s conceptual design, and he over- There are seven rooms with Queen size wine in the late afternoon, guests saw Phase I of renovations, or the front beds and one single room, which has a gather—meet—and exchange stories, three rooms and the bar/salon area,” says lovely private terrace. All rooms are as I remember residents doing 30 Dennis. “Notions worked between us equipped with WiFi, a refrigerator, a flat years ago.” have been the spirit behind The Normandie will remain additional work at the hotel.” open year round, with rates In terms of a theme for the for one person starting at 80 design, Dennis notes: “We euros and 95 euros for a dou- understand that the hotel’s ble. New signage will have a name is rooted in the fact that red “o” in Normandie to Florville Laplace and his wife evoke the red smoke stack on (the original owners) come the ship. from a family originally from “It is not “Le” or “La” Nor- Normandy. For our part, we mandie because when the wanted to maintain an island ship was christened, its identity that had become owners couldn’t decide whe- synonymous with one of the ther to classify it as masculine oldest, most endearing, and or feminine,” says Dennis. affordable inns on the island ... it’s up “So they simply went with there with La Presqu’ile as an icon screen television, French & American “Normandie,” which was a decision we among long-time island residents, and cable channels, telephones, classic sty- decided to follow!” Posters of the ship we wanted to honor that “patrimony.” ling in furniture and design, custom- add colorful accents to the interior décor. At the same time, the hotel’s image had made beds, fine linens and towels, and Manager Camille Bourlette has taken to appeal to the current style of tourism.” waffle-weave robes. A small pool sur- on the day-to-day running of the hotel As a result, the hotel has a mix of art- rounded by a private deck and fenced in as the Carltons are not always on the deco and tropical touches. “Our blend of Brazilian Ipe, durable hardwood, with island. “Visitors always are welcome to these concepts was to bring modern comfortable chaise lounges, separates stop around 5:00 for a complimentary amenities to the hotel in an environment the front building, with three bedrooms glass of wine,” adds Dennis, who is that recalls the grandeur associated with and the hotel’s salon/bar area, from the already looking toward the future. French style in years between the great back building of five more bedrooms. Things he is thinking about are a few wars . . . as travelers still appreciate,” “The deck around the pool was des- additional rooms, food service for says Dennis. “The fact that we could igned to preserve the Hotel’s longstan- guests, and gatherings of island resi- find a marriage of these goals in a ship ding reputation as a scene of social dents for special occasions. “The with the hotel’s name was a godsend! interaction, particularly in the days of venue is intimate,” he says, “and we Particularly because the “Normandie” “Sorry No Telephone” t-shirts, when a want to be an asset to the neighborhood found an audience across class lines, ser- few island locales were frequent and the community.” ving great numbers in steerage as well as gathering spots for conversation and 08 St Barth Weekly n°157 New Owner New Look

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One of the island’s oldest hotels is reborn as a charming stylish inn, with engaging guests affably sharing Continental breakfast, complimentary wine, and friendly conversation. The hotel’s bedrooms and bar/salon area have been totally renovated. Guest rooms are connected by a large deck of exotic Brazilian wood surrounding the pool, set in a tropical garden environment Rooms from 95 € / per night

www.normandiehotelstbarts.com Tel : (011-590) 590 27 61 66 - Fax : (011-590) 590 27 98 83 email : [email protected] ■■■■■■■ 14 Road Accidents: Three deaths and many injured In Saint Barthélemy, two involve the gen- cause for six of dents took place in April. people were killed and 10 darmes. the accidents The causes? others were injured. On the The catalog of was loss of con- The gendarmes report that French side of Saint Martin, accidents differs trol of a vehicle the accidents were caused seven accidents left one per- from island to and excessive almost exclusively by dan- son dead and 10 injured in island as well. In speed. gerous maneuvers (dan- the first half of 2008. This Saint Barth, from In Saint Martin, gers passing, not observ- heavy toll has resulted in January 1, 2008 throughout 2007, ing the rules of the road, national gendarmerie to ask to June 30, 2008, there were a total not observing priority to drivers to increase their vig- seven major of 15 accidents the right…). ilance and respect safety accidents took with three deaths regulations. place with 10 and 14 injuries. Dangerous behavior persons injured. From January 1, discouraged The mid-year mark Each time, one 2008 to June 30, reached, the gendarmes or more two- 2008, seven acci- Faced by so much risky released the figures for the wheeled vehicles dents causing 10 comportment on the roads, accidents that took place to were involved in injuries and one the gendarmes are follow- date, taking into account the accident. with a death ing preventive and repres- the consequences of risky These figures have been sive actions. Prudence is behavior on the roads in the increased with reported. being advised: avoid pass- Northern islands. As a pre- the tragic acci- Five of the ing when dangerous, and amble, it must be stated dent the week- injured persons use safety belts when driv- that the reported figures end of July 6, were involved ing. At the same time, below include only those when two motor- in an accident cyclists and pedestrians accidents in which the gen- cyclists were killed in an on the bridge in Sandy should be aware that see- darmes were involved and accident. Of the seven Ground on June 25. A ing a vehicle at night is not in which there was a death major accidents that hap- study of the kind of vehi- the same thing as being or injury. There are also pened in Saint Barth, five cles implicated in these seen; reflective clothing numerous fender-benders were at night, as did the accidents reveals that should be worn if riding a without serious bodily con- motorcycle accident in July. motorcycles or scooters bike or walking at night. sequences on both islands: June saw three accidents were involved in half the Efforts to control drunk these do not usually with injuries; the principal accidents. Five of the acci- driving will be maintained.

LEARN TO BELLY DANCE If you’ve always wanted to learn bel- what you think, it’s not the stom- ly dancing but lacked a teacher, now ach and hips that do the work. is the time since Latifa Nazzal has The entire body is called upon been back on the island for several and the physical output is huge,” months, having already demonstrated she confirms, admitting that she is her talents here in 2004. This young sometimes exhausted by her per- woman from Morocco has been danc- formances. ing almost as long as she has been walking and is offering to teach class- Curves Rule es in this dance technique, which is All women can learn, but the one of the oldest in the world. She advantage goes to those who are learned this art by herself, copying well rounded, since this dance the movements of women from her form accents their curves. “For community at various parties: “I me, it is a happy medium between watched them then went off alone to modesty and exuberance. A femi- copy their gestures. When I thought nine dance performed for men, they were good enough, I returned to but without a sexual connotation. the dance floor,” Nazzal explains. The perfect dance.” Twenty basic movements can be mul- and is available for parties and special tiplied infinitely to compose this Mid- In addition to classes, Latifa recently events. Top contact her by telephone: dle Eastern dance style. “Contrary to performed at a Rotary Club dinner 06 90 36 53 24. 10 St Barth Weekly n°157

■■■■■■■ SUMMER EVENTS SCHEDULE Afternoon kite demonstrations and ❑ 7:30pm Dance with Group VIP (SXM) Anse des Cayes Fair various activities ❑ 8:30pm : Zouk Flam with special ❑ 6pm : Awards ceremony, raffle guests Paola, Luc Léandry, Franky Vin- SATURDAY, JULY 19 ❑ 7pm : Surprise cent, Anthony Gussie, Chiktay, K- Anse des Cayes Beach, RAVAN, Week-end etc. ❑ 8 am : Mass on the field near the beach ❑ 11pm : Tabou Combo ❑ 9am-12pm: games, activities, tag sale Windward Neighborhoods Fair ❑ 9:30am: Beach Volleyball tournament SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 begins ❑ 9am : Belote tournament ❑ 11am: Beach Soccer and Chess tourna- SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 ❑ 12:30pm : Punch and music with a ments begin Ajoe tennis court, Lorient Steel Band from St Martin ❑ 11am: Champagne toast at the ❑ 9am : Table tennis and football tourna- Association Lézards des Cayes building ments ❑ ❑ 1pm: Pétanque, Belote, and Football 2pm : Belote and pétanque tourna- Saint-Barthélemy Day tournaments begin ments, plus mini soccer and ProEvolu- ❑ 2pm: Start of Paddle Race tion Soccer on Playstation 2 ❑ 3pm: Start of Scrabble tournament ❑ 9am : Public dance SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 ❑ 3:30pm: Start of Canoe Kayak race Gustavia ❑ 4pm: Jam session (local artists) SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 ❑ 6am : Bell ringing and decorating of ❑ 6:30pm: Dances and award ceremony Start of fishing tournament (Memorial boats in the harbor ❑ 8pm: Raffle Faustin Laplace) ❑ 8am : Sailors’ mass, followed by a pro- ❑ 9pm: Public dance with the bands ❑ 8:30am : Mass, procession, blessing of cession and blessing of the sea Golly Boys of Saint Martin and the sea ❑ 10am : Start of Regattas with the Saint Percey Ranking and Burn Fire Band On the beach in Lorient: Barth Yacht Club Regattas, beach games, beach volleyball ❑ 10:30am : Laying of wreath at war ❑ 12:30pm : Awards ceremony, arrival of memorial following by a champagne fishing tournament toast at the Hotel de la Collectivité Northern Neighborhoods Fair ❑ 1pm : Champagne reception and lunch ❑ 9pm : Fireworks followed by dancing to purchase or take-out on the main dock with live bands SATURDAY, JULY 26 End of activities on the beach Ascco, tennis court, Colombier ❑ 4pm : Activities, various games, dan- ❑ 7:30am : Sign up for domino tourna- ces, awards ceremony at Ajoe Saint-Louis Day ment ❑ 9pm : Raffle (first prize: a car) ❑ 8am : Domino tournament begins ❑ 1pm : Sign up for Belote tournament MONDAY, AUGUST 25 ❑ 5pm : Mass at the Chapel SB Jam Music Festival in Corossol ❑ 6:30pm : Aperitif with music offered ❑ 6am : Start of fishing event (sign up on by the COM & Ascco Festival of Contemporary the beach) ❑ 7pm : Dance performance Music with concerts ❑ 8am : Mass at the rock of St Louis ❑ 7:15pm : Theatre performance on the dock in Gustavia ❑ 9:30am : Tournaments of bélote, foot- ❑ 7:30pm : Dance performance ball, beach volleyball (sign up at 8:30am) Dinner available for sale THURDAY, AUGUST 14 ❑ 10am : Start of Regattas (sign up at St ❑ 8pm : Performance with comics from ❑ 6pm : Local DJ Barth Yacht Club) Guadeloupe ❑ 8:30pm : Sambla Gil with guests Kali ❑ 10:30am : Games for children (fishing, ❑ 10pm : Public dance and Raphaëlle Eva ball games, ring toss) Midnight: DJ Black Boy ❑ 11am : La Perfecta, the famous group ❑ 12:30pmSaint : Champagne Louis Feast toast Day offered by from the COM & ALC/punch and music with SUNDAY, JULY 27 prizes for various activities On the beach in Flamands FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 ❑ 2pm : Canoe kayak race ❑ 8am : Sign up for volleyball and soccer ❑ 6pm : Local DJ ❑ 3:30pm : Various games: line fishing, tournaments ❑ 7:30pm Dance with Group VIP (SXM) surprise envelopes, kids’ and adult games ❑ 9am : Beach soccer and beach volley- ❑ 8:30pm : Marcé and Toum Pack (Mar- ❑ 5:30pm : Awards ceremony ball tournaments start tinique) ❑ 6:30pm : Dance performance with ❑ 9:30am : Games and activities ❑ 11pm : Group Panik with Jeff Joseph, dancers from ALC ❑ 10am : Regatta (Optimists) Dominique Panol, and Thierry Cham ❑ 7:30pm : St Louis 2008 raffle drawing ❑ 12pm : BBQ ❑ 8pm : Rendez-vous Saint Louis ❑ 2pm : Various activities (line fishing) SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 ❑ 9am : Fireworks followed by public and games on the stage ❑ 6pm : Local DJ dancing on the “Youth Bridge”

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■ Emergency numbers Shipping rescue 05 96 70 92 92 Gendarmerie 05 90 27 11 70 PAF / airport & port police 05 90 29 76 76 Hospital 05 90 27 60 35 Fire dept. 18 / 05 90 27 66 13 Doctor on duty 05 90 27 76 03 Pharmacy Aéroport 05 90 27 66 61 Gustavia 05 90 27 61 82 Saint Jean 05 90 29 02 12 WANDA COIFFURE ■ Useful numbers Tourism office 05 90 27 87 27 HAIR DRESSING Harbour 05 90 27 66 97 SALON Boat company Voyager 05 90 87 10 68 Rapid Explorer 05 90 27 60 33 Kerastase company Winair 05 90 27 61 01 St-Barth Commuter 05 90 27 54 54 L’Oréal Air Caraïbes 05 90 27 71 90 American Airlines 00 599 54 52040 GUSTAVIA - 0590 27 78 62 Taxis Gustavia 05 90 27 66 31 Saint-Jean 05 90 27 75 81 St Barth Shuttle (Bus Service) 05 90 29 44 19 Town Hall 05 90 29 80 40 EDF (electricity company office) 05 90 29 80 81 Water system 05 90 27 60 33 Post office Gustavia 05 90 27 62 00 Marine Reserve 06 90 31 70 73 Catholic church Sunday 8:30am Gustavia 05 90 27 95 38 Anglican church Sunday 9am. 05 90 29 74 63 Evangelical church St Barth Beach Hotel Sunday 9am

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Olivia : 06 90 57 76 86 FOR SALE Saint-Martin: Nice apartment located nearby the shops, Published by restaurants, direct access to the beach – important rental income "Le Journal de Saint-Barth" Asking price 183.600 Euros Including agency fees ISSN-1766-9278 Ph. : 05.90.27.65.19 Fax : 05.90.27.91.60 email: [email protected] www.stbarthweekly.com Director & layout : Avigaël Haddad Chief Editor: Pierrette Guiraute, Translation : Ellen Lampert Greaux, Adjoining pretty house located in Grand Cul de Sac Photographe : Rosemond Greaux 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area, kitchen Impression : Daily Herald good condition Asking price 600000 Euros Including agency fees St Barth Weekly n°157 15