■■■■■■■ Tourism Lower In 2008, But Not Drastically he figures for Gustav III airport and Saint Barth Commuter, second with was not a total disaster. In the sector of and the Port of Gustavia for 2008 a total of 37,064 passengers. It is inter- pleasure boats (motor yachts and sail- T reveal a decrease, but not in a esting to note that “Commuter,” the only boats), even with a drop of 12.2% in the free fall, in the number of tourists Saint Barth-based experienced a number of passengers from 2007, the recorded: -8.94% at the airport; and decrease of only 0.2% in relation to year 2008 was better than average at the between -4.39% and -12.2% at the port 2007. end of the day. With 34,564 passengers compared to 2007, which had been a Of all the that fly here, the only in this category, 2008 finished as the healthy year. From this point of view, real winner is the private charter compa- third best year since 1997. BUT, the first nothing too dramatic, yet one must not ny, Trade Wind Aviation, which enjoyed trimester of the new port season (from minimize this decrease, which goes an increase of a little more than 10%, November 2008 through January 2009) hand-in-hand with the 2% global with its total number of passengers saw a decrease of 19% in the number of decrease in tourism experienced in 2008, climbing from 3,014 in 2007 to 3,324 in passengers and 15% in terms of numbers according to the World Tourism Organi- 2008. of boats, indicating that the decrease is zation (WTO) report made public on likely to continue over the next few January 27, 2009. Analyze the details Slowdown In The Second Part months. below. Of The Year Ferry traffic also slowed down in 2008, The statistics at the airport include more yet the decrease was just -4.39% in the At The Airport, A Lower detailed facts and figures (such as where number of passengers compared to Than Average Year the passengers are coming from or going 2007. Like in the yachting sector, the With 164,282 passengers (departures to…), yet there is more than just the first trimester of the current season and arrivals), 2008 places near the bot- numbers for 2008, a year where tourism (from November to the end of January) tom of the chart in terms of tourism did not follow any usual patterns. saw a larger decrease, closer to -22% in since 1997— ninth position (out of 12 The first three months saw a slight the number of passengers, which fell years), ahead of 2002 (162,683), 2004 increase, a small percentage, but posi- from 16,847 to 13,050. (161,598) and 2005 (159,505)—with a tive—between 0.35 and 2.95%-—which As for cruise ships, 2008 was clearly the net loss of 16,131 passengers compared gave way to April and a fall of over 21% worst year since 1997, both in the num- to 2007. compared to the same period in 2007. ber of ships calling in the port—147 The decline in commercial aviation Since then, the continued to fall to compared to 188 in 2007—and the num- (8.61%), also has hit non-commercial new “high lows,” all in the double digits ber of passengers—42,477 against aviation in a big way, with a decrease of as of September: -20.51% in September; 45,039 in 2007. Things look better for 32.35% in 2008, over the figures for -18.05% in October; -15.39% in the months of November 2008-January 2007. November; and -11.10% in December. 2009, with the number of cruise ships On paper, not all airlines experienced a This trend reflects a decrease in tourism increasing by 4%, from 74 to 77, and the loss. Express increased its on a global scale as of the second half of number of passengers up by 32%, jump- market share by 64.4% percent over 2008. ing from 21,961 during the same period 2007. But this upswing is false: in reality in 2007, to 27,752. it reflects a transfer of clients from Air At The Port, Caraïbes. As a result, without this route, Global Tourism In Decline, Numbers Diminish But Not Everywhere Air Caraïbes fell from second to third Throughout 2008, the numbers at the place for airlines that serve St Barth, port were down, compared to 2007, a The WTO, which noted a slowdown behind first place , with 57,852 year that saw record highs. Yet the year in tourism during the second half of passengers (a 6% decrease over 2007) 2008, feels there will be a similar downturn in 2009. At worst, they Contrasting Situation In The predict a global decrease of 2% in On January 29, the CTO or Caribbean Tourism Organization, released its sta- numbers of tourists. At best, their tistics concerning tourism in 2008 for its members. These statistics vary, prediction is for the status quo. according to the destinations. The report reveals that had 10% fewer In their scenario, Europe and the visitors from January through August, but that (not counting Americas (including the Caribbean) cruise ships) saw a 3.9% increase for the months of January through October should be the regions the most affec- 2008. The largest gain in 2008 was that of Curaçao, with an increase of 30,9% ted by this downtown, with the (266,164 visitors) between January and September, followed by Aruba numbers exceeding the average for (+15,9% from January to April with 295,841 visitors), and Cuba, +10,9% (1,9 certain destinations, due to the eco- million visitors) from January to October. The largest drop was in Guyana, nomic crisis which has caused a with a decrease of 25,8% (38,590 visitors) between January and May, after recession in certain zones. In Asia, Anguilla, (53,077 visitors, -10,8% between January and August), and Saint the Pacific, Africa, and the Middle Vincent and the Grenadines (52,899 visitors, -10,4%). The only member from East, according to the WTO, the the is , which reported a decrease of 4.4% trend will be a growth in tourism, from January to August. even if it is less than was experien- Out of 27 destinations, 13 reported a decrease in tourism during 2008. ced in recent years. 2 St Barth Weekly n°168 RESTAURANT LE GAÏAC

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RESTAURANT LE GAÏAC - HÔTEL LE TOINY - ANSE DE TOINY - SAINT BARTHÉLEMY Tel. : 0590 27 88 88 - Email: [email protected] ■■■■■■■ Douchy, The Oldest Person Rumors Of A Fuel In , Turns 113 On Monday! Shortage Eugénie Blanchard, 113th birthday, and the known as “Douchy,” lives staff of the hospital has at the Hospital de Bruyn prepared a ceremony in in Gustavia, and became her honor, and all those the oldest person in who wish to join them are France on May 25, 2008 invited to stop by. according to the The day will begin with a INSERM, (French mass at 8:30am, and National Institute For school children are invited Health and Medical to stop by all day. Music Research), which has and singing will be pro- studied the aging of the vided by The Romantics population since 2003. On and La Chorale des Bons ast Tuesday, worried dent Yves Gréaux, the state- Monday, February 16, Choeurs. drivers waited in ment noted that, “the Douchy will celebrate her L long lines at both of rumors of a fuel shortage the island’s gas stations, are totally false. The current creating major traffic jams reserves are at their normal Friday, February 13-19 in Lorient and Saint Jean! level, and with the normal LOVE ART EXHIBITION This flocking to the pumps use by customers would BY NEIL D’OURSON came on the heels of a easily last until the next fuel AT PORTA 34 report that general strikes delivery, which is scheduled were strengthening in for the end of February.” In Visual artist/sculptor Neil and Mar- addition, “Contacts has d’Ourson, winner of the 12th tinique, where the reserves already been made to ensure Paris Etoile International Art are kept for the Antilles fuel delivery from another Competition, is renowned for company, SARA, which source, if necessary.” his unique work which provides fuel to Saint Barth. marries metal and other Many people feared that the ONE LITER OF GAS materials. For the week reserves and the ports AT 1 EURO! of St. Valentine, he will would be blocked, and if so, Due to the decrease of fuel display a series of excep- delivery of fuel would be prices in Guadeloupe last tional pieces based on impossible. Monday, one liter of lead- the theme of love. The The situation accelerated to free gas in Saint Barth fell heart, universal the point where the Collec- to 1.06 euro on Monday symbol of love, sets tivity had to release a state- morning, a price lower the scene for Neil than that of August 2005. ment denying a fuel short- d’Ourson’s exhibit… Diesel fuel was priced at not to be missed age, or even the risk of one. 1.02 euro per liter. Signed by first vice-presi- at Porta 34, Gustavia.

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■■■■■■■ Saint Barth As Seen by Devorah Rose and Kristian Laliberte where she has her pulse on the hippest, is, Laliberté adds, “We will write for coolest in-crowd, from SoHo to The the budget-conscious travelers, or Hamptons. Her “partner in crime,” as ‘recessionistas,’ as well.” Rose and she refers to him is Kristian Laliberté. Laliberté interviewed people across the Together, their youthful exuberance is island, from Carole of Ti Saint Barth to infectious and makes you want to see Marc Thezé at Guanahani. “We quickly the island through their eyes: first- discovered that everyone knows every- timers who can’t drink it all in fast one,” they remarked. “We hosted a par- e love Saint Barth!” enough! ty at Casa Nikki and have so many Those were the first “Once word got out we were coming friends here already.” From Casa Nikki, “Wwords uttered by Ameri- here, we were asked to do a diary of they also partied at Hot Spot Café, in can journalists Devorah Rose and Kris- our experiences for Whitewall lifestyle their attempt to present a real insider’s tian Laliberté when we met them for magazine as well, and there is some TV view of the island. breakfast at the Sereno hotel in January. in the works,” Rose says with a smile. “What I think is great about Saint Originally planning to come for the Dressed very elegantly in outfits pro- Barth,” says Rose, “is that people come New Year’s hoopla on the island, their vided by Calypso in the US, including as clients and leave as friends who trip was delayed, and in the long run, the beaded tunic dress she was wearing want to come back.” That is certainly they seemed to enjoy discovering the when we met, and strappy Beverly the case for Devorah and Kristian. “We island in its more “natural” state. “We Feldman back heels with flowers, Rose want to see past the reputation and were approached by Black Book to do notes, “We are really enjoying taking in image of the island,” Rose says. “This a guide about architecture, lifestyle, and our surroundings. You really hear a lot is just the beginning of a beautiful rela- restaurants for Saint Barth,” says Rose, about Saint Barth and everything is so tionship.” who is the editor-in-chief of Social Life beautiful.” Ellen Lampert-Gréaux Magazine, based in New York City, But with the economic situation what it Photo: Rosemond Gréaux

THE 3RD GENERATION DENTAL HYGIENE OF MOBILE PHONES AT THE ELEMENTARY IS HERE! SCHOOL IN GUSTAVIA The third generation iPhone As part of a dental hygiene 3G+ HSDPA (High-Speed awareness program, the Downlink Packet Access) Lions Club—in partnership has arrived in Saint Barth. with Tom Food and the Since Friday, January 31, Colgate company—recently Orange Caraïbes has distributed a dental kit com- offered plans for the 3G+ prising a toothbrush with with a speed of 3.6 Mpbs, case, and a tube of tooth- with coverage on the island paste to every student at the at almost 100%. Until now, elementary school in Gus- speeds were no higher than tavia. The children can now 200Kpbs, using EDGE easily brush their teeth after technology. lunch in the canteen. FEBRUARY JUNIOR CHESS TOURNAMENT The most recent junior chess While this event and its tournament was held last prizes are reserved to players Sunday, and even the rain did under the age of 18, every- not bother the players! Con- one is welcome to have a gratulations to Capucine who look, learn, and play this nearly beat Raphaël, and to classical game! Many thanks all of our courageous to St Barth Plongée (diving knights! The next tournament club), Carole Cousin, and will take place on Sunday, Marigot Poterie, as well as March 8, from 2-5pm, at the Mrs. Ferrand and the OGEC. school in Lorient (near JoJo). See you on March 8th!

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People Watch ROSS COPPELMAN Coppelman put aside energy, Coppelman became A new line of silver and preconceived notions a self-taught jeweler: “This gold pieces is based on of what he “should” has advantages and disad- Coppleman’s environment do in life, to do what vantages,” he says. “One of in Cape Cod: “I was watch- he really loves doing the advantages is that you ing the sunset and the water, instead. His work is don’t know what you’re not and started doing pieces currently on display supposed to do.” with curves as waves,” he at Les Artisans in One of the things he did, but explains. There are bracelets Gustavia. would have been told with waves and the sun, as ith a shop in the “I didn’t want to go to grad shouldn’t be done, was well as pieces with dia- Cape Cod town school,” says Coppelman. work with 22K gold, as it is monds accenting the pre- W of East Dennis, He felt he wanted to do considered too soft. He was cious metals. “If something amid historic houses and a something with his hands, working with platinum on hits me emotionally, it stone’s throw from the and in 1970 set off for near- 22K gold but found the shows up in my work even- ocean, jeweler Ross Cop- by Cape Cod. “There were combination too expensive, tually.” pleman grew up outside of a lot of artists living there and has shifted to sprinkling After visiting Saint Barth Boston, and went to Har- then,” he recalls. “I got a gold dust on sterling silver, several times with Susan, vard, where he studied Eng- job in a small handmade sil- “like sand,” he says. “I like his wife of almost 40 years lish. Not your typical career ver business at $1.50 an the randomness of it. You (they were high school path for a man who works hour. Three months later I never know exactly what sweethearts), Ross met Jo- with gold, silver, platinum, was laid off and started will happen. That’s what Anne Quetel and Albert diamonds, and other pre- doing my own work.” As a makes it interesting.” Yaphet from Les Aritsans cious stones, perhaps, but way to release his creative Coppelman also works with and they added a few of his various stones, such as pieces to their collection. pearls and turquoise he has This year marks his first full L’Esprit Salines been cutting himself and show at the boutique/ studding with diamonds. “I gallery. “My work is more Restaurant used to do everything with accessible than in the past,” stones, but now work more he says. “It has a wider in silver and gold,” he appeal for people who Dinner Menu admits. Yet his collection might not like art jewelry.” Lunch Menu Take Away

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come & taste the difference has a colorful necklace of With his own shop in Cape red sponge coral and black Cod the busiest during the 7 days a week lava rock with a gold and summer months, Coppel- diamond pendant, a neck- man enjoys his annual visit lace of white Chinese fresh to the island: “The only Close to Salines Beach water pearls (called petal time I get to go to the beach pearls as they look like corn is in Saint Barth,” he says, Reservation flakes, he notes) with a 22K happy to be able to combine 0590 52 46 10 gold, platinum, and dia- business with pleasure! mond closure, and an ele- By Ellen Lampert-Gréaux [email protected] gant aquamarine pendant. Photo: Rosemond Gréaux 8 St Barth Weekly n°168

GASTRONOMY ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Gustavia Vitet Bête à Z’Ailes 05 90 29 74 09 Hostellerie des 3 Forces 05 90 27 61 25 Carl Gustaf Lounge 05.90.29 79 00 Café Victoire 05.90.29.02.39 Toiny Caviar Island 09 90 52 46 11 Le Gaïac (Hôtel Le Toiny) 05.90.27.88 88 Central Park 05.90.29.89.10 Cuisine 05.90.27.73.56 Saint Jean Do Brazil 05.90.29 06 66 Eden Rock 05.90.29 79 99 Eddy’s Restaurant 05.90.27 54 17 Hideaway 05.90.27.63.62 L’Entracte 05.90.27.70.11 Kiki e Mo 05.90.27.70.47 L’Isola Ristorante 05.90.51.00.05 La Crêperie 05 90 27 84 07 Le Diamant 05 90 29 21 97 La Cantina 05.90.27.55.66 Le Jardin 05 90 27 73 62 La Mandala 05.90.27 96 96 Le Glacier 05 90 27 71 30 La Marine 05.90.27 68 91 Le Piment 05.90.27.53.88 La Route des Boucaniers 05.90.27 73 00 La Plage 05.90.27.53.13 Le Bistro 05.90.27 51 51 Le Cesar 05.90.27 70 67 Le Sapotiller 05.90.27 60 28 Nikki Beach 05.90.27.64.64 Le Vietnam 05 90 27 81 37 “Z” 05 90 27 53 00 Pipiri Palace 05.90.27 53 20 Repaire des Rebelles 05.90.27 72 48 Pointe Milou The Strand 05.90.27.63.77 Mango Bar restaurant (Lunch) 05.90.27.63.63 Ti Zouk K’fé 05 90 27 90 60 Ti St-Barth 05.90.27 97 71 Victoria Restaurant (Carl Gustaf) 05.90.29.79.00 Wall House 05.90.27 71 83 Grand Cul de Sac Saline Bartoloméo (Hôtel Guanahani) 05.90.27 66 60 Indigo (Hôtel Guanahani) 05 90 27 66 60 Esprit Saline 05.90.52 46 10 Restaurant des pêcheurs (Le Sereno) 05.90.29.83.00 Grain de Sel 05.90.52 46 05 O’Corail 05.90.29.33.27 Le Tamarin 05 90 27 72 12 Pacri 05.90.29.35.63 Colombier Lorient Les Bananiers 05.90.27.93.48 K’fé Massaï 05.90.29 76 78 Flamands Le Bouchon 05 90 27 79 39 Le Wok 05 90 27 52 52 Chez Rolande 05.90.29 76 78 Le Portugal à St Barth 05 90 27 68 59 La Case de l’Ile 05.90.27 61 81 La Langouste 05.90.27.63.61 Corossol Taïwana 05.90.27 65 01 Le Régal 05.90.29 85 26 Lurin Anse des Cayes Santa Fé 05.90.27.61.04 Chez Ginette 05.90.27.66.11 Chez Yvon 05.90.29 86 81 Public Fellini Ristorante (Hôtel Le Manapany) 05.90.27.66.55 Maya’s 05.90.27.75.73 TIME OUT ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Where to go dancing? See an art exhibit? Special events Listen to live music? Time Out keeps you up to date on local happenings. Let’s party ! ◗ Sunday, February 15 Gero from Do Brasil at The - 1:30- 2 pm, Case de l’île, ◗ Through March 11 Carnival Parades Strand Supper Club (Casa Isle de France, Flamands Exhibition ‘La Vie en Roses:” Pre-Carnival parades: Nikki), Gustavia - 1.30pm & 8:30pm, fashion artist Jean Verrechia tries to Sunday afternoons at sunset - “Girl Power Party” at Yacht show featuring Wild Side, capture the vibrant volup- in the streets of Gustavia. Club, Gustavia La Plage, St Jean tuousness and sensuality of Themes: Banana leaves ! - Tropical Jam with Mike & - Fashion show at le Ti St the rose. Bob Dil at Hot Spot Café, Barth, Pointe Milou A reception for the artist ◗ Saturday, February 14 - Fashion show at Le Tamarin, will be Live Music - Saturday Night Fever at The Saline held on ◗ Every Evening Strand, Supper Club Friday, -Lounge mix by Jacques - Love Music for a lovely night February Dumas, 7:30pm to 1am at Yacht Club, Gustavia Exhibitions 13, from Bar’tô, Hotel Guanahani - House floor with DJ’s sako ◗ February 13-21, 2009 6-8pm at Grand Cul de Sac and Bob Dil and Carribean Ross Coppelman at Les Clic ◗ February 10-28 floor Dj Mike from 10 pm, at Artisans Gustavia. Opening Gallery, Planet JABR from 9pm to Hot Spot Café, Lurin Friday, Feb.13 at 6pm Gustavia midnight, Bet’A Z’ailes, ◗ Sunday, February 15 ◗ February 13-19, 2009 Gustavia - Djoul from St Barth at The LOVE ART Exhibition by ◗ Through February 15, 2009 ◗ Friday, February 13 Strand Supper Club, (Casa Neil d’Ourson, Porta 34 Photography of Marco - Live Funkee Vibezz with Nikki), Gustavia Gallery, Gustavia Glaviano at PapaGuyo & Swang from ◗ Monday February 16 ◗ February 7-21, 2009 TomBeachArtStudio, St Jean 8:00pm at La Mandala - Disco Party at Yacht Club, St Barth Birds Show at ◗ Group show by three artists - Alfredo Live Music every Gustavia Jenny’s Studio, Gustavia entitled “Island My Island.” night from 9pm at La Plage, ◗ Wednesday February 18 ◗ Through February 15, 2009 by Donald Baechler, four St Jean - Bling Bling (R&B Deluxe) “Picasso X-Ray” by Xavier paintings by Will Cotton, and - Tremendous From 7pm at Old Skol meet the future at Lucchesi. Photos and video, works by Andrew Radcliffe. Caviar Island, Gustavia the Strand Supper Club, TomBeachArtStudio, St Jean Eden Rock Gallery, St Jean ◗ Saturday February 14 (Casa Nikki), Gustavia - Live Music with PapaGuyo - Bad girls with DJ Piro at & Swang, at Caviar Island Eleven 12, Gustavia - DJ Thierry at La Route des ◗ Thursday, February 19 Boucaniers, Gustavia - Overkitch 70-80-90 (compli- - Christine Gordon & Dana mentary Champagne for Jared at Do Brazil, Gustavia ladies till 1pm) at the Strand - Les Romantics in live at Supper Club, (Casa Nikki) Central Park, Gustavia - Latino rhythm with DJ ◗ Sunday, February 15 Nando at Hot Spot Café, - Live Music with PapaGuyo ◗ Friday, February 20 & Swang from 1:00pm at Do - “Girl Power Party” at Yacht Brazil, Gustavia Club, Gustavia - Sunset with Patris Gero at - Tropical Jam with Mike & Michel and his staff are Do Brasil, Gustavia Bob Dil at Hot Spot Café, happy to welcome you to their ◗ Monday February 16 - Live Music with PapaGuyo pool-side restaurant for lunch & dinner. and Swang at Le Cesar Night Club - Yacht Club, Gustavia Lobsters Fresh From The Tank Restaurant, St Jean 100 g for 6 euros ◗ Wednesday February 18 - Eleven 12, Gustavia - Live Funkee Vibezz with - The Strand Supper club PapaGuyo & Swang from - Hot Spot Café, Lurin 8:00pm at La Mandala ◗ Friday February 20 Fashion Show - Live with Sin Miedo at La ◗ Saturday February 14 Caviar Island - Addicted 2 fashion, at La Plage, Saint Jean ◗ Every Tuesday Let’s Party - 6:30pm: Fashion show by the - New suggestions every nights pool, from the boutique at the : Fashion show & dance show Isle de France, Flamands at le Ti St Barth, Pointe Milou ◗ - 9:30 pm, Fashion Show & Friday, February 13 Dance Show at Ti St Barth, - “The Battle of the DJs : Pointe Milou Konka / Aka Xavier VS Patris ◗ Everyday St Barth Weekly n°168 11 Hôtel Baie des Anges ¥ Flamands ¥ 0590 27 63 61 SEEN IN ST BARTH ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

Painter Alain Le Chatelier (top row third from right) and French architect Roland Pichon (bot- tom row second from right) with a large group of their American friends at Les Artisans.

Liana and David Painter Mitchell Summer (right) from Michigan with Philip Stancombe from Miami at Porta 34 with Andy (center) at The Hideaway in St. Jean Artist Jenny May at the opening of her show, Birds Of The Islands, with two budding artists who sub- mitted drawings of birds for Jenny’s contest for youngsters.

Ariane & Sean of Toronto, Canada celebrated their wedding ceremony in Saint Barths on February 4. The intimate, sunset ceremony took place on the beach at Hotel Isle de France and was followed by a private seafood dinner under the stars. The event was organized by Melanie Smith. Congratulations ! Photo. JP Piter

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