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recent postsnotifications Enter your email address to recieve the "St. Barth News Bytes" e-mail newsletter by Candee Duensing and alerts when this site is updated: • Wind Power • Preliminary Results from the 2007 Census • Noise Level to be Measured and Controlled • Flowers of Saint Barthélemy • On the Horizon • St. Barts Airline Updates • Villa Piment • An issue with St. Barts air access • La Mandala • Upcoming St. Barts events archives • September 2008 • August 2008 • July 2008 • June 2008 • May 2008 • April 2008 • March 2008 • February 2008 • January 2008 • December 2007 • November 2007 • October 2007 • September 2007 • August 2007 • July 2007 • June 2007 • May 2007 • April 2007 • March 2007 • February 2007 • January 2007 • December 2006 • November 2006 • October 2006 • September 2006 • August 2006 • July 2006 • June 2006 • May 2006 • April 2006 | « June 2008 |Main| August 2008 » July 17, 2008Wind PowerThe first wind turbine on St Barth is high in the hills of Lurin. It is hoped that these silent and pollution-free devices will replace noisy generators. This wind turbine can capture the wind from all directions without having to turn on its axis, which is often a source of breakdowns requiring repairs. It starts producing energy with only 5-6 km/hour of wind. For more information, visit www.energies-sb.com. Preliminary Results from the 2007 CensusComplete results from the 2007 census will be published at the beginning of 2009, but some preliminary data has become available. The population of St Barth has increased from 6854 residents in January 1999 to 8450 in January 2007. As in 1999, there are still more men than women on the island, 53.2% and 46.8%, respectively. Most people are in the 40-59 year-old age bracket; a change from the 20-39 year-old age bracket in 1999. Like the U.S., the baby boomers are aging, but less than 10% of the population is older than 60 and nearly 50% of the residents are single. As might be expected with all the construction underway, the unemployment rate is a relatively low 3.2%. July 16, 2008Noise Level to be Measured and ControlledOne of the most frequent complaints registered with the police in St Barth is the level of the noise from construction, bars and discotheques. However, many complaints go unanswered due to the inability to measure the noise level. Recently, the territorial police and the gendarmes (the French police) have received three sonometers and will be able to quantify the noise level and take appropriate action. Depending on the time of day, the frequency and the level of noise, those responsible can be charged between 68 to 450 euros. If the offense is described as "sound aggression," the perpetrator could go to prison for up to one year and be charged with a fine of 15,000 euros. St Barth already has several restrictions in place. For example, the use of tools or apparatuses that make too much noise cannot be used between 6:00 pm and 7:00 am Monday through Saturday, between noon and 2:00 pm Monday through Friday, and between noon and 6:00 pm on Saturdays and all day on Sundays. Flowers of Saint Barthélemy
July 15, 2008On the HorizonJuly 19, 2008 July 26-27, 2008 August 2008 August 9-10, 2008 August 16-17, 2008 August 24, 2008 August 25, 2008 November 16-23, 2008 December 15-23, 2008 St. Barts Airline UpdatesWith gas prices rising every week, the airlines are in the news more and more. American Airlines has announced that they are adding two new direct flights out of Miami and New York for the upcoming tourism season. The new twice-weekly New York flight starts in December and will go increase to five flights per week in January. The second direct flight from Miami is scheduled to start in November. It will leave Miami at 5:15 pm and arrive in St. Maarten at 9:10 pm. The aircraft will stay overnight there and leave the next morning at 9:10 am, arriving in Miami at 11:30 am. Air Caraïbes has announced that it will again offer flights between St Barth and St Maarten starting on July 15 in partnership with Tropical Airlines. Villa Piment
July 12, 2008An issue with St. Barts air access ST. BARTH'S, French West Indies -- I have found paradise all over again. Just when I thought I had already seen the most beautiful beaches in the world, I arrive at the French West Indies island of St. Barth's, and I am instantly awed by its natural beauty. Now, getting here is another story. July 8, 2008La Mandala"The task was not an easy one, but finally we came upon La Mandala in Gustavia, which has Thai-French fusion food. We walked in to a stunning atmosphere scented with the perfect combination of incense and food, and were seated at a candle-lit table overlooking the moon slice and the harbor."
From an interesting blog post here. Sounds good! July 7, 2008Upcoming St. Barts eventsJuly 19, 2008 Festival of Anse des Cayes: music, food, games, contests July 26-27, 2008 Festival of the Northern Villages: music, food, games, contests. At ASCCO in Colombier August 2008 SB JAM Music Festival (specific dates will be posted later) August 9-10, 2008 Festival of the Windward Villages: music, food, fishing contests. Held in Lorient. August 16-17, 2008 Festival of Gustavia; regattas, music, food. Held on the quay in Gustavia. August 24, 2008 Festival of St Barthelemy: regattas, public ball, fireworks. Held on the quay in Gustavia. August 25, 2008 Festival of St Louis: fishing contest, games, food, music. Held in Corossol. November 16-23, 2008 Swedish Week December 15-23, 2008 Transact Classique Lagasse July 1, 2008Specials at Le Toiny HotelThe Hotel Le Toiny, located on the southeastern coaSt. of St. Barth, is a member of the Relais & Chateaux chain. The hotel's restaurant, Le Gaiac, overlooks the Caribbean and has a beautiful pool that restaurant guests are welcome to use. The restaurant is now offering a special "Discover St. Barth" menu poolside every Friday evening for 58 euros. And, clients of St. Barth Properties can enjoy complimentary cocktails. Among other items, the menu includes such temptations as crawfish wrapped in crispy spaghetti with a guacamole of mango and passion fruit, crab raviolis, and rack of lamb coated with crusty coconut and served with an eggplant chutney and spring vegetables. Another special, offered in conjunction with Ligne St. Barth, includes a 1 1/2-hour treatment by St. Barth Spa (provided by Ligne St. Barth), a light lunch at Le Gaiac restaurant, use of the pool and a cocktail at the bar for 110 euros. This package is available Monday through Friday from June 23 until AuguSt. 31. To make your reservation, contact Ligne St. Barth at 0590 27 82 63 or spa@lignestbarth.com. Ligne St. Barth is located in Lorient where they manufacture skin-care products containing ingredients from plants, fruits and flowers native to the Caribbean. Each product complies with international regulations of the cosmetic industry, are PABA-free, are not tested on animals and are approved by dermatologists.
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Michel Magras, who teaches science and biology at the Mireille Choisy junior high school in Gustavia, has recently published Flowers of Saint Barthélemy. His book, which is in French and English, classifies 280 species of the 400 different flowers that are found on St Barth and contains 1000 photos. The book is presented as a practical guidebook, but also contains the Latin names and carefully documented scientific characteristics of the plants. Along with the scientific information, you'll find interesting anecdotes. For example, M. Magras tells us that the acacia tree, locally called "bois lolo" has been banned from gardens around houses "and systematically destroyed, while, in fact, their horizontal roots actively fight against the erosion of the soil." Two thousand copies of the book have been published and are available in the bookstores for 25 euros.
This beautifully designed new one-bedroom, one-bathroom hillside villa exudes romance. Guests enjoy the intimate ambiance, privacy and gorgeous view. An open, fully equipped kitchen with bar looks out to the view. A large sun deck surrounds the swimming pool and warm Jacuzzi while the dining area and outdoor sitting area lie under the covered portion of the deck. The bedroom, which looks out to the view, features a 4-poster king bed, a loveseat, television and stereo. The air-conditioned ensuite bath boasts a walk-in closet and double-sink vanity that also looks out to the view. 
