An Overseas Collectivity in the Near Future?
Since 1948, Saint Barth has been considered one of 32 towns in Guadeloupe. If the proposed law is approved by the French Parliament, Saint Barth will become an Overseas Collectivity, which will give the island much more autonomy over local taxes, urban planning and overall decision-making power that until now has been governed by the French Parliament. It is hoped that this law will be reviewed and passed in early 2007.
