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Le Journal de Saint-Barth issue n°1683 of 15/10/2026

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sport

Nine surfers from Saint Barth have qualified for the French Surfing Championships

Is surfing thriving in Saint-Barthélemy? The answer lies in the long list of qualifiers for the French Championships. Among the 573 athletes who will compete from October 17 to 25 in...

T.F. 17/10/2026
Culture / Leisure

The Artists' Fair Announces Its Winners

The fifth edition of the Artists’ Fair, held at the Wall House Regional Museum, is drawing to a close. This Saturday, October 17, the winners in the three categories (graphic arts,...

T.F. 17/10/2026
Culture / Leisure

Schoolchildren Take Center Stage in Commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery

The ceremony commemorating the abolition of slavery in Saint Barthélemy took place on Friday, October 9. Beyond the official speeches delivered at Fort Gustav III, it was the remarks...

T.F. 17/10/2026
sport

Pink October: Spotlight on Women’s Soccer

In this month of October, marked by efforts to support the fight against breast cancer, what could be more fitting than putting women’s soccer in the spotlight? Thus, this Saturday,...

T.F. 17/10/2026
Culture / Leisure

Rotary Clean Up: The Big Cleanup to Kick Off the Season

It’s time to go on a litter cleanup. This Sunday, October 18, the Rotary Club of Saint-Barthélemy, in partnership with the Lions Club, Super U, and Paprec Energies (as well as...

T.F. 17/10/2026
Culture / Leisure

Three day Wiindward Neighborhood Fete

Driven by her usual enthusiasm, Cécile Coudreau flashes a broad smile when talking about the 2026 edition of the Fête du Vent. The president of Ajoe makes no secret of her...

T.F. 15/10/2026
Energy

EDF: Power Outages Due to Urgent Maintenance Work

Tourterelle, Saint-Jean Carénage, Saline, Marigot, and Grand Cul-de-Sac. These are the areas of the island that are—or have been—without power since Tuesday morning. These power...

13/10/2026
Culture / Leisure

Design Contest: You Get to Design the Next Wave!

For the 4th edition of the Imperial Moto Surf Competition, which will take place in February 2027, the organizers are launching a design contest. Artists, illustrators, and creatives from...

12/10/2026
Tourism

Meetings to raise awareness among seasonal hotel workers about the island’s “dangers”

Although the start of the tourist season is still a few weeks away, the start of the hotel and restaurant season is fast approaching. Employees and seasonal workers are gradually returning...

T.F. 10/10/2026
political

Senate: A Return for Micheline Jacques and a New Beginning for Jérémy Laplace

Having just been re-elected to a six-year term as senator for Saint-Barthélemy on Sunday, September 27, Micheline Jacques returned to the Senate. But the senator, who also serves as...

T.F. 10/10/2026
society

An operation to check on foreign nationals

On Monday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 6, officials from the UTESI (Unit for the Processing of Undocumented Foreigners) of the Border Police, part of the National Police’s...

10/10/2026
Culture / Leisure

Carnival at the Market

There was a hint of carnival in the air at the season’s first market. On Sunday, October 4, amid the stalls of merchants, artisans, and restaurant owners set up along Rue du...

10/10/2026
Security

Two new police officers join the brigade

The Saint-Barthélemy Gendarmerie Brigade has welcomed two new recruits: two experienced gendarmes who are familiar with the French overseas territories, as well as Saint Martin and...

10/10/2026
Health

The nursing home has its own multi-year contract setting out objectives and resources

This is a significant milestone for the Louis-Vialenc Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (Ehpad). On Monday, October 5, the multi-year contract setting out objectives and resources...

10/10/2026
sport

Tennis / SBTC Falls to Montauban

One win and four losses. The Saint-Barth Tennis Club women’s team’s debut in the first division was no walk in the park. On Saturday, October 3, the Saint-Barth players hosted...

T.F. 10/10/2026
political

Saint Martin / Justice: Two Cases Involving Louis Mussington Have Been Dismissed

The week in court for the president of the Territorial Collectivity of Saint Martin was shaping up to be a busy one. But Louis Mussington had two of his cases postponed to later dates. On...

10/10/2026
Health

Pink October: A Month of Action

The annual global awareness campaign dedicated to promoting breast cancer screening and raising funds for medical research will take place throughout the month of October. In Saint...

T.F. 09/10/2026
sport

Sailing: Marvin Fébrissy Gréaux at the Figaro National Championship

College life is comfortable, but not comfortable enough to keep Marvin Fébrissy Gréaux there for long. After his first competitive experience on a Figaro...

T.F. 09/10/2026
Culture / Leisure

On October 9, 1847, Sweden abolished slavery in Saint Barthélemy

A day unlike any other. Historic, yet long forgotten. This Friday, October 9, Saint Barthélemy commemorates the abolition of slavery on the island. This date is very different from...

T.F. 09/10/2026
Associations

ASCCO General Assembly This Friday

The ASCCO is holding its general meeting this Friday, October 9, at 5:30 p.m. at its office in Colombier. This General Meeting will provide an opportunity to review the past year,...

09/10/2026
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