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Heritage and Culture

ow do islanders and tourists view today. In response to the question of the island’s the island of Saint Barth? Especial- heritage and culture, the association, Artists of ly for tourists, their take can be Saint Barth, have organized their first Heritage veryH different, depending on how long people Party at Le Guanahani on February 22. Check have been coming to the island. Some long for out the details in this issue of The Weekly. the old days before things were quite so modern, others are delighted to discover the island as it is Other art events include Géry Langlais, whose pastels are at Les Artisans and the Glaviano 50 celebration at the Tropical Hotel, both through the end of the month of February. Also the Pop- Up Gallery in Gustavia has work by Sean Gre- gory and Jeremy Kraft through March 7, and a solo show by Nicole Etienne at Space SBH Gallery in Gustavia.

Other news this week, an update on the restoration of the salt pond in St Jean, which is moving forward and hopefully will be a beautiful, eco- logical project by next fall. The project is well underway, so please keep an eye on this as it develops.

And as the island modernizes, fiber-optic cables are of the essence for high-speed Internet. Read about the challenges the island is facing in meet- ing the demands of being as high-tech as possible.

See you soon!

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FIRST HERITAGE PARTY ON FEBRUARY 22 TO ACCENT ISLAND HISTORY AND CULTURE

great way to increase their sense of awareness about their heritage and culture, and for tourists, a way to show them Heritage Party another side of the Le Guanahani island,” says Emmanuel Wednesday, Feb. 22, Leprince, president of 7pm-10pm the association Artists of Reservations Saint Barth. 05 90 52 90 00

he Artists Of serves as the central Saint Barth are motif for the exhibit, hosting their linking the drawings Tfirst Heritage Party, in from A to Z. “There is a the same vein as their thread to follow,” says one-night Art Parties, Polasek-Bourgounon, but with a special twist. who has invited island This event, at Le Guana- natives and residents to hani Hotel (Bartolomeo tell anecdotes based on restaurant) on Wednes- the art, which comprises day, February 22, will historical figures such as present “the real Saint Remy de Haenen, as Barth,” as seen in a well as island flora and series of 20 designs by fauna, history, and geog- artist Alexandre raphy. These “story- Polasek-Bourgounon. tellers” include former “The idea is to show the mayor Daniel Blan- authenticity of the chard, president of the island,” says the artist, tourist office Nils Dufau, whose drawings are in Alain Magras of AMC, two formats: horizontal and Karl Questel of the measuring 36x48cm and Territorial Environmen- vertical at 24x30cm. tal Agency, among others. The history and iconog- raphy of Saint Barth “For islanders, it’s a Weekly 381_Mise en page 1 13/02/17 18:42 Page4

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GÉRY LANGLAIS AT LES ARTISANS

ainter Géry Langlais is inspired P by the light and landscapes of the island of Saint Barth—he paints its rocky coastlines, palm trees, and turquoise seas. His collection, seen at Les Artisans in Gustavia through Febru- ary 24, comprises postcard- pretty pastels that evoke the soul of the island, seen through the eyes of some- one who values its heritage and natural beauty. Weekly 381_Mise en page 1 13/02/17 18:42 Page5

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ST BARTH POP-UP GALLERY FEATURES SEAN GREGORY AND JEREMY KRAFT Pop-Up Gallery has popped up in Saint Barth, in the heart of Gus- A tavia, where the current exhibit features work by Sean Gregory and Jeremy Kraft.

Jeremy Kraft is the son of Saint Barth- based painter Remy-Laurent Kraft, and continues the family tradition of dedication to visual arts. Sean Gregory is passionate about painting and surfing. After complet- ing his studies in Graphic Design and Fine Arts in Africa and England, he crossed the Atlantic and settled into a semi-nomadic, Caribbean lifestyle aboard his sailboat, “Feeling Groovy.”

Both artists live in Saint Barth, and their paintings, inspired by the island, will be at the Pop-Up Gallery through March 7. 6 St Barth Weekly n°381 St Barth Weekly n°381 7

SAINT JEAN SALT POND RESTORED BY NEXT AUGUST

been replanted, a walking trail to ensure its environ- will wind amongst the trees, with mental role as a reten- several sections on stilts in the tion basin,” Crozatier pond. This will allow pedestrians explains. The salt ponds to observe the fauna and flora, and serve a crucial function will provide access from the park- on the island, as buffer ing lot in front of the canal that zones between catch- leads to the pond as far as the ment basins and the sea. sidewalk near the territorial swim- And the mangrove, in ming pool. particular, serves as a fil- If it doesn’t rain too much, “we ter for sediments. ought to be able to finish this proj- At the foot of the banks ect by the end of August,” hopes around the pond, a ditch Crozatier. In the meantime, a is currently being dug. The widening of the banks should Saint-Barth Agrégats. “After that, handful of herons in the distance “At 1.4 meters belong be completed “in April,” promises we will attack the cleanup,” he do not seem too disturbed by the uring the banks of the pond, island’s technical servic- road level,” notes Croza- Gilles Questel, the director of adds. Once the mangrove has machinery. dry season, where mangroves will es department. The tier, as the excavation the restora- be planted. More of this lion’s share of the work work includes deepening Dtion work on the salt silt will be used to create was assigned to Saint- certain areas of the pond. pond in Saint Jean a small island in the cen- Barth Agrégats, with “To make sure there is should accelerate. The ter of the pond, also additional contracts water during dry peri- Collectivité launched planted with mangroves. awarded to Adolphe ods,” he adds. Consoli- this project in early Jan- Yet most of the silt will Questel and Alco BTP. dated with gabions, the uary, and plans to dredge be shipped off of the The goal of this work is banks around the pond a large amount of silt island. to revitalize the pond, will be pierced by six that was clogging the Overall, this project rep- which was dying from openings. “To allow for pond. This silt is com- resents “an excavation of asphyxiation, causing the flow of water, from posed of sand, clay, and 20,000 cubic meters,” fish and birds to die as the ravines toward the mud, and some of it will notes Stephane Crozati- well. catchment basin,” be used to enlarge the er, deputy director of the “It had to be cleaned up Crozatier explains.

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HIGH-SPEED INTERNET: WHAT’S THE STORY?

thing it can so that the entire the connection with the outside is ur island is linked to island is digital. But the problem not better ensured, local compa- the Internet by two comes from the exterior,” she nies are not willing to take a risk fiber-optic cables, adds. “If GCN has a problem, we in externalizing their data, Oboth of which arrive near Shell will really be in real difficulty,” observes Pascal Vincent, from Beach. One from the Global points Jean-Louis Branco, in Fixit. Which is why Fixit is cur- Caribbean Network (GCN), which charge of fiber optics for Orange rently working to develop a data has linked the island to Saint Mar- Caraïbes. Digicel and Canal + center based on the island, in St tin since late 2013, and one from Telecom (formerly Mediaserv), Jean. Without which, “we are SSCS, which is meant to connect have the same problem. “Maybe obliged to put hybrid solutions in the island to Saba, Saint Eustache, we all need to work together to place,” says Damien Houdayer, and Saint Kitts. But to date, see what we can do,” suggests from Le Guanahani Hotel. Yet, SCCS, which is a Dutch compa- Laurent Villacampa of Canal + “the doctrine of the government is ny, remains deaf to the requests to Telecom. Yet, SSCS has been that each island is linked by the get their cable up and running. active. At least that’s that word cables,” notes Darodes. “If it During a visit by Antoine Daro- from the representative of UTS, a becomes clear that SSCS will not des, director of the digital agency provider based in Sint Maarten, provide a connection to Saint on Monday, February 6, the local which already uses the SSCS Barthélemy, we think that the providers were unanimous in cable. Unable to do the same, the deployment of a different cable stressing the importance of this digital providers in Saint Barth will be necessary,” he adds. Jean- problem. As they cannot use the cannot secure their traffic coming Louis Branco has indicated that cable from SSCS, there is only and going from the island, espe- Orange Caraïbes will soon install one cable for the island’s cially when common sense tells its own cable between Guyana, providers to use, that of the GCN. them not to put all of eggs in one Martinique, and Guadeloupe. “If the GCN cable breaks, it basket. And the problem blocks Providers and collectivities might would be a catastrophe,” says Eve certain digital solutions, such as be able to work together to bring Riboud, of Dauphin Telephone. the “cloud” and other high-tech this future cable as far as Saint “The Collectivité is doing every- storage solutions for example. If Barth and Saint Martin. Weekly 381_Mise en page 1 13/02/17 18:42 Page9

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10 St Barth Weekly n°381 TIME OUT Where to go dancing? See an art exhibit? Listen to live music? Time Out keeps you up to date on local happenings. Let’s party ! - Bikini brunch, with DJ Luka from 12pm to 5:30pm Night Club @ La Plage, Saint-Jean Q Friday February 17 -Wine Tasting suivi du - US Hip Hop with DJ Sir Wine Pairing Dinner Yll, from 11.30pm to 4am. @ La Plage, Saint-Jean @ VIP Room, Gustavia - Le Grand bal du - DJ guest, From midnight Bagatelle, Music by Gabin to 3am @ Tavern Ti Bar, Nogueira @ Bagatelle Pointe Milou - DJ Yo One Sutter Q Saturday February 18 @ Bonito St Barth - DJ guest, From midnight Q Sunday, February 19 to 3am @ Tavern Ti Bar, - Christopher’s Brunch Pointe Milou with Live Music by Jaya - La Belle Epoque, by The Tremendous Johnson Blues Band attracted a from 11am @ Christopher Gatsby le Magnifique large crowd of fans last weekend, and will perform Hotel @ VIP Room, Gustavia - Amazing Sunday «Paris, - Lounge Music with again this week, at Le Select on Saturday, Stephane Pompougnac February 18 at 8pm, and at Grain de Sel on Sun- je t’aime», Music by Patris Gero & Philippe Paris, @ Modjo, Saint-Jean day afternoon, February 19. Along with Jimmy Sax; Q Sunday, February 19 This rocking band only plays once a year, right Magic by Stephane Estrel- - Second Home, la dolce here in St Barth, so don’t miss them! las, @ Nikki Beach Vita by Marteen & Nico - DJ Sébastien Roche from 11.30pm to 4am @ Bonito St Barth. @ VIP Room - La Cadence Partition III - DJ guest, From midnight with Dj Luka & Gabin to 3am @ Tavern Ti Bar, Nogueira for Lunch Pointe Milou @ La Plage Q Monday, February 20 - Dinner with Live Music Industry Night with DJ by Jaya @ La Plage Mister T from 11pm Q Monday, February 20 @ Modjo, St Jean - Monday Italian Aperitivo Q Tuesday, February 21 Cocktails served with com- - The Real Ladies Night, plimentary tapas & live with DJ Mister T from music by Don Soley 11pm @ Modjo, St Jean @ Le Sereno Q Wednesday, February 22 - DJ Yo One Sutter - OooGie Special Nu-Disco blues, folk & funk, starts at @ Bonito St Barth Deep House 70th/80th & Live Music 9pm. @ Baz Bar, Gustavia Q Rare Groove Q Every Day Q Tuesday, February 21 Thursday, February 16 - Delicious Tuesday @ VIP Room, Gustavia - Diner Cabaret with show - DJ Yo One Sutter girls Show at 9:30pm @ Bagatelle @ Bonito St Barth. - Live Music with DJ Luka @ Ti St Barth (Closed on Q Friday, February 17 Monday) from 7pm @ La Plage - Friday Night of Magic - DJ Yo One Sutter Fashion Show - Lunch with Music with Stéphane Estrellas Q Daily Fashion Shows ambiance with DJ Set @ Bonito St Barth. @ La Plage, St Jean Q Wednesday, February 22 - Fashion Show every lunch @ La Plage - DJ Yo One Sutter @ La Plage, St Jean Q Every Sunday - Bagatelle for Her @ Bonito St Barth Evening: Ladies night from - Fashion Show every lunch - Free Dance Classes with - BBQ Social Club, Enjoy @ Nikki Beach Lesley Charters Cotton, 8pm to 10pm @ Bagatelle Latino Night, feet in the - Live Music with DJ Luka Q Tuesday, February 21 LeVillage St Barth, from sand from 7pm with live - Fashion Show around the 4pm-6pm. Swing, jazz, fox from 7pm @ La Plage music by Soley & Christian - DJ Sébastien Roche pool from 6:00pm, trot, samba, hip-hop... @ Mango Restaurant, Q @ Bonito St Barth. @ Hotel Cheval Blanc, Isle Through February 18 Christopher hôtel, de France, Flamands Marc Von Em whose Pointe Milou sound flows easily between Q Saturday, February 18 Weekly 381_Mise en page 1 13/02/17 18:42 Page11

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Carnival Events Q Saturday, February 18 - La Pointe en Mouve- ment: Theme of the week: “Balloons” Meet- ing at 6pm in Gustavia - The Youngz invite you to join them in Gustavia for a parade through the streets. Meet at the “Pif Paf” kiosk near La Bagatelle restaurant Q Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7pm. Heritage Party Le Guanahani 7pm-10pm

Exhibitions - Géry Langlais, Stanislas Defize, Alain le Chatelier, Q Thursday, February 16 Sculptures by Dave Night Market at Villa Stevenson @Les Artisans Créole, at 7pm, wel- - David Kracov, Natan come drink at Pati Elkanovich, Yoel Benhar- Gallery, art work on dis- rouche, Calman Shemi, play in various bou- Dorit Levinstein, @Eden tiques, fanfare by Bitin Fine Art Gallery, Gustavia Brass Band, food/drinks - Bronze Sculptures at l'Ardoise, St Jean by Bjorn Olkholm Skaarup Q Through February 24 @ The Collectivity Géry Langlais Q at Les Artisans Art Galleries Q Through March 7 - Eden Rock Gallery Art exhibit: Jérémy Kraft - Eden Fine Art St Barts & Sean Gregory at the - Les Artisans, Gustavia new Pop-Up Gallery in - Jabuti Art Gallery Gustavia - SpaceSBH Gallery - Ortega Art Gallery Michel and his staff are happy to welcome you - Space Gallery Gustavia - - Galerie Asie, Gustavia to their pool-side restaurant for lunch & dinner. Nicole Etienne, 'love' - Modernisme art & An- tiques, Camaruche a solo exhibition Holiday special, in addition to our regular menu. of paintings Gallery - Clic Gallery, Gustavia - Space Gallery at Tai- Lobsters Fresh Fro50 m The Tank wana Hotel - Group exhi- - Pipiri Palace, Gustavia 100 g for 7, euros bition including Mikhail - Pop-up Gallery, f.w.i Baryshnikov, Marco Gla- - Pati's Gallery, by Artists viano, Hunt Slonem, of Saint-Barth Pierre Carreau, Will Q Artist’s Collection Kurtz, Michelle Doll and - Pompi, Petit Cul de Sac Giuseppe Veneziano. - Hannah Moser, Cul de Open daily, all day. Sac - Space Gallery at Guana- - Mitchell Summer, Toiny hani Hotel - Solo exhibi- - Kay Quattrocchi, Salines tion Arno Elias at Barto restaurant opening in the evenings - Kate Kova's Art Preview @ Ortega Art Gallery Hôtel Baie des Anges • Flamands • 0590 27 63 61 Weekly 381_Mise en page 1 13/02/17 18:42 Page12

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1 & 2- Carnival parades take to the streets with La Pointe SEEN IN ST BARTH en Mouvement in Gustavia and Les Youngz in Lorient on the weekend of Fe- bruary 11 & 12. 3- Photograper Marco Glaviano (center) at an exhibit of his work at the Tropical Hotel on Friday, February 10, with (left to right) James Ney and Mi- 1 2 chael Ben Othman of the Tropical Hotel, Natalie Clifford of Space SBH Gallery, and Floriane Giaco- mini. Glaviano’s work will remain at the Tropical throughout February. 4- David Swan (left) shakes hands with Didier Laplace of the Coral Restoration Project at a luncheon 3 4 in his honor at The Christopher Hotel on Friday, February 10. 5- (left to right): Be- nita Watkins, Eli De- lorme, Marius Stakelborough, Sue O’Donnell, and Ed Gudenas at Le Select on Saturday, February 6 11, for the Tremen- 5 dous Johnson Blues Band. 6- (left to right) Christophe Chauvin, general manager of The Christopher Hotel, Helene Bernier of St Barth Essentiel, Jean-Philippe Piter of Pure Magazine, and Ellen Lampert-Gréaux of The Weekly at the The Tremendous Saint Barth Interna- Johnson Blues Band tional Property with a standing-room Owners Association only crowd luncheon at Le Select. on February 10.

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1 & 2- Carnival parades take to the streets with La Pointe en Mouvement in Gustavia and Les Youngz in Lorient on the weekend of Fe- bruary 11 & 12. 3- Photograper Marco Glaviano (center) at an exhibit of his work at the Tropical Hotel on Friday, February 10, with (left to right) James Ney and Mi- chael Ben Othman of the Tropical Hotel, Natalie Clifford of Space SBH Gallery, and Floriane Giaco- mini. Glaviano’s work will remain at the Tropical throughout February. 4- David Swan (left) shakes hands with Didier Laplace of the Coral Restoration Project at a luncheon in his honor at The Christopher Hotel on Friday, February 10. 5- (left to right): Be- nita Watkins, Eli De- lorme, Marius Stakelborough, Sue O’Donnell, and Ed Gudenas at Le Select on Saturday, February 11, for the Tremen- dous Johnson Blues Band. 6- (left to right) Christophe Chauvin, general manager of The Christopher Hotel, Helene Bernier of St Barth Essentiel, Jean-Philippe Piter of Pure Magazine, and Ellen Lampert-Gréaux of The Weekly at the Saint Barth Interna- tional Property Owners Association luncheon on February 10. Weekly 381_Mise en page 1 13/02/17 18:42 Page14

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