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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 remains yellow for strong winds) at 5:00 p.m. by Météo France. Strong tropical wave No. 38 (formerly Dolly) is...

le 29/08/2026

#météo#vigilance orange#SBH#stbarts#stbarth#saint-barth#saint-barthelemy
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 Dolly will cause weather conditions to deteriorate over the next few hours,” according to an online statement. Rain, possible...

le 29/08/2026

#Météo#vigilance jaune
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 Rochelle as a teenager. But a few days ago, shortly after celebrating her 18th birthday, Lolie announced the end of her competitive...

le 29/08/2026

#Lolie Osswald#Voile#SBH#stbarts#stbarth#saint-barth#saint-barthelemy
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 champion is competing in the solo dinghy event on an ILCA 7. He’s representing not only France but also his island and his club,...

le 29/08/2026

#lorenzo Mayer#Voile#SBH#stbarts#stbarth#saint-barth#saint-barthelemy
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 coach, Didier Icheck, who sadly passed away last June. Didier was a big name in Guadeloupean swimming; he coached at the Creps Antilles...

Propos recueillis par Snorri Senecal le 29/08/2026

#nage#lukas outil#traversée#exploit#SBH#stbarts#stbarth#saint-barth#saint-barthelemy
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 embarked on a thorough review aimed at achieving greater autonomy. Take Guadeloupe, for example, where several conferences have...

le 29/08/2026

#Politique#évolution institutionnelle#statuts#SBH#stbarts#stbarth#saint-barth#saint-barthelemy
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 burden. At times, this can lead to feelings of loneliness in the face of these difficulties. Therefore, as part of the Territorial...

le 29/08/2026

#aidants#café des aidants#Santé#SBH#stbarts#stbarth#saint-barth#saint-barthelemy
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 Saint-Louis, a wreath of flowers is cast into the sea. As has been the case every year since the Corossol festival was founded in 1963, the...

le 28/08/2026

#fête saint-louis#saint-louis#SBH#stbarts#stbarth#saint-barth#saint-barthelemy
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 movie, it turns out to be quite unassuming. And, according to initial feedback from staff at the Irénée de Bruyn...

le 28/08/2026

#Santé#hopital de bruyn#SBH#stbarts#stbarth#saint-barth#saint-barthelemy
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 her colleagues, she jokes: “That’s part of being a teacher, too! ” With just a few days to go before the start of the...

le 28/08/2026

#rentrée scolaire#SBH#stbarts#saint-barth#saint-barthelemy
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 extols the virtues of a supposedly miraculous financial investment platform and encourages the public to invest money. On a web...

le 28/08/2026

#Préfet#SBH#stbarts#stbarth#stbarthelemy#saintbarth#saintbarthelemy#fraude#usurpation
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 morning Mass and the ceremony at the war memorial, the content of the addresses has, on several occasions, captured the attention of...

T.F. le 28/08/2026

#24 aout#Politique#fête patronale#SBH#stbarts#stbarth#saint-barth#saint-barthelemy
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 a.m. with the start of bottom fishing and will continue late into the night with performances by Martinican DJs Tutuss and Dj...

le 13/08/2026

#fete de quartier#Public#saint-barthélemy#Saint-Barth#St Barts
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 p.m. at the Ajoe venue. Synopsis: “The Odyssey” is a mythical epic filmed around the world that follows...

le 08/08/2026

#cinema#ajoe#culture#Siant-Barthélemy#Saint-Barth
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 the island wasn’t enough for him (JSB1652). Lukas Outil is embarking on a new adventure: swimming from Saint Barth to Saint...

Albane harmange le 06/08/2026

#lukas outil#natation#St Barth natation#défie#challenge#saint-barthélemy#St Barts#Saint-Barth
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 contestants from Saint Martin and three from Saint Barthélemy will compete for the title of Miss Saint Martin and Saint...

le 31/07/2026

#Miss#Miss St Martin St Barth#Election des miss#saint-barthélemy#saint-barth#St Barts

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