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Le Journal de Saint-Barth issue n°1676 of 28/08/2026

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Orange Alert Issued for Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin

Under a yellow alert since noon on Saturday, August 29, the islands of Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy were placed under an orange alert for rain and thunderstorms (the alert level...

29/08/2026
weather

Yellow Alert: Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate this Saturday

The prefecture announced that Météo-France has decided to place Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy on a yellow alert this Saturday, August 29. “Former Tropical Storm...

29/08/2026
sport

Sailing: Lolie Osswald Steps Down as Skipper

Since the age of nine, Lolie Osswald has lived her life around sailing competitions. Talented and daring, she joined the French Sailing Federation’s youth development program in La...

29/08/2026
sport

Lorenzo Mayer wants to “give it his all” at the Mediterranean Games

On Lorenzo Mayer’s calendar, the dates for the 20th edition of the Mediterranean Games have been marked for many months. Selected to be part of the French delegation, the young...

29/08/2026
sport

Swimming from Saint Barth to Saint Martin: Much More Than Just a Feat for Lukas Outil

Lukas, after swimming around Saint Barth last February (JSB1652), what motivated you to swim between the two northern islands? Lukas Outil: It started as an idea from my former swim...

Propos recueillis par Snorri Senecal 29/08/2026
political

Institutional Evolution Explained in a “Summit”

The statutory and institutional evolution of Saint Barthélemy—driven primarily by its success—continues to spark curiosity. This is particularly true for territories that have...

29/08/2026
Health

The “Caregivers’ Café,” a place for listening and sharing

When a person faces a sudden or gradual loss of independence, it is often a loved one who provides daily care. This essential role comes with many challenges and can prove to be a heavy...

29/08/2026
Culture / Leisure

In Corossol, Saint-Louis Day Is More Vibrant Than Ever

Young women and young sailors make their way through the crowd to hand out flatbreads. The Mass is drawing to a close. A few minutes later, after a short procession to the Rock of...

28/08/2026
Health

Three exoskeletons to support hospital staff

Wearing an exoskeleton, a nurse has no trouble lifting a patient out of her chair. While the name of the device worn by the nurse might suggest a suit straight out of a science-fiction...

28/08/2026
News & events

Prefect Files Complaint Following Identity Theft and an Attempted Online Scam

For several days, a number of documents published online circulated on so-called “social” media platforms. In a video featuring the Journal de Saint-Barth logo, Prefect Cyrille Le Vely...

28/08/2026
political

Patron Saint's Day on August 24: Between Political Statements and Festivities

In the deliberation room of the Territorial Collectivity building, a loud yawn is heard. Yet, while the traditional sequence of official speeches on August 24 may seem long after the...

T.F. 28/08/2026
education

A "peaceful" start to the school year is on the horizon

Holding a small metal key, a teacher at the Gustavia school complex is trying to adjust the leg of a desk so it’s the right height for a first-grade student. With the help of two of...

28/08/2026
Local Life

Public Neighborhood Festival

After the 2025 event was postponed to October due to bad weather, the ASP invites the public to gather at Public Beach on the traditional date: Saturday, August 15. The day will begin at 5...

13/08/2026
Culture / Leisure

Movies: “The Odyssey” at the Ajoe

  Released in France on July 15, Christopher Nolan’s film *The Odyssey*, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway, will be screened on Friday, August 14, at 7:50...

08/08/2026
sport

A New Challenge for Lukas Outil

The swimmer plans to swim from Saint Barth to Saint Martin, a distance of about 25 kilometers. The swim is scheduled to begin on Sunday, August 16, at 5 a.m.   Swimming around...

Albane harmange 06/08/2026
Local Life

Who will win the Miss Northern Islands 2026 crown?

Tomorrow, Saturday, August 1, at Aleeze in Sint Maarten, the pageant will take place to select the future representative of the Northern Islands for the Miss France 2026 competition. Five...

31/07/2026
Portrait

Profile: Marion Kerrmann, an Adventurer in the Skies

The woman from Alsace has become the third female captain at Saint-Barth Executive.   Women are not in the majority in the skies. But at Saint-Barth Executive, which operates the...

Albane Harmange 29/07/2026
Local Life

Chickens and a Vegetable Garden: A Family Adventure

Emilie, David, and their daughter Lilith built a chicken coop on their property to sell fresh eggs. It’s a local initiative that’s winning over the...

Albane Harmange 28/07/2026
works

Sargassum Concrete: A New Initiative to Put Invasive Seaweed to Good Use

If the trial of concrete made with sargassum proves successful, it could be used for road construction projects in Saint Barthélemy.   How can sargassum be put to good...

Albane Harmange 28/07/2026
Local Life

The Childcare Dilemma

Faced with a shortage of spots with child care providers, mothers are having to quit their jobs to care for their children. The two new child care centers (MAM) are expected to open in 2028...

Albane Harmange 27/07/2026
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