French Mining Law Reform: Publication of Four New Decrees

Four decrees (décrets) from August 27th, 2025, were published in the Official Gazette on August 28th, 2025, presenting significant changes to the French mining legal framework. The decrees are intended to promote a more sustainable and responsible...

Guide to Saint Barthélemy

Glamorous and luxurious, the beautiful Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy beckons A-listers and billionaires year after year to its crystal waters and opulent five-star resorts. A collection of mega yachts lingers along its coastline and don’t...

A “F—king Impossible” Docking Shocks Below Deck Charter Guests: “This Is a 9-1-1 Situation”

There’s a first time for everything, and Captain Kerry Titheradge made the bold decision to carry out his inaugural “[Mediterranean] moor” docking as captain of St. David during Below Deck Season 12. It came as the crew and charter guests headed...

Lost in Space: The Limits of Geolocation in a Satellite-Connected World

“Where are you?” is not an easy question to answer on the Internet. The telephone system’s address plan embedded a certain amount of physical location information in the fixed-line network, and a full E.164 telephone number indicated your location...

Bombshell update in cause of death of designer, 33, mysteriously found dead on tycoon’s boat as legal troubles exposed

BRAND new details have emerged about the life of the fashion designer who was found dead on a yacht in the Hamptons. Martha Nolan O'Slattara was going through a divorce and had been previously sued by a luxury sunglasses company when she died...

Ethel Cain Knows She’s Controversial

“I am always honored when somebody looks at my little country bumpkin ass and thinks, Oh, that could translate to high fashion,” says 27-year-old Hayden Anhedönia from the center booth in a Manhattan diner. The musician known primarily by her...

Saint-Barthélemy Thrives Amidst Political Turmoil and Tourist Boom

GUSTAVIA, Saint-Barthélemy — Despite complicated political dynamics, the economy of Saint-Barthélemy is thriving, fueled by a robust tourism sector. As the island prepares to host its 30th annual Bucket Regatta, 29 luxury yachts will participate...

Three-masted barque ‘Gunilla’ arrives in Saint-Barthélemy for a two-day visit

Three-masted sail training vessel “Gunilla” under full sail. Photo by Jean Jarreau. GUSTAVIA--The sixty-metre-long (180-foot) three-masted barque “Gunilla” arrived in Saint-Barthélemy Thursday, February 27, for a two-day visit, non-profit...

Nevis Signs Onto the Gustavia Appea...

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (June 12, 2025) - The Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, has reaffirmed the island’s commitment to environmental sustainability and regional solidarity by signing the Gustavia Appeal- an initiative aimed at...

Nevis Signs Onto The Gustavia Appeal In Support Of Regional Cooperation In Waste Management

Premier Brantley signed the Letter of Intent during the 7th Annual CARIBAVIA Conference held in St. Barths from June 10-12, 2025. The conference gathered regional leaders, environmental advocates, and aviation stakeholders to address shared...

Minister Arrindell attends 116th EU-OCT Tripartite Meeting in Brussels. Funding available for Orange Economy and Cultural Heritage

Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell attended the 116th European Union (EU) Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) tripartite meeting in Brussels to discuss a number of programs and funding initiatives that would strengthen OCTs...

Disinfo watchdog refutes reports of Zelensky buying villa on Saint-Barthélemy Island

Claims that President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine allegedly purchased a "villa with an underground bunker" worth EUR 17 million on the "billionaire island" of Saint-Barthélemy is yet another fabrication by Russian propagandists. That’s according...

10 Best Places to Travel in November

If you’re thinking about where to travel this November, consider relocating the turkey-powered get-together. Countless destinations offer a delicious counterpoint to that perennial meal, whether you prefer Michelin-starred magic at the Caribbean’s...

Autonomy and disability minister pays official visit to Saint-Martin Tuesday

Préfet Cyrille Le Vely greets Minister for Autonomy and Disability Charlotte Parmentier Lecoq on her arrival as she exits the plane at Grand Case Airport on Tuesday. (Collectivité photos) MARIGOT--French Minister for Autonomy and Disability...

Overseas Minister Manuel Valls on a quick visit to Saint Martin

Minister of Overseas France Manuel Valls (left) chats with Collectivité President Louis Mussington (right) and Préfet Cyrille Le Vely (back to camera) at the construction site of Cité Administrative et Judiciare on Friday afternoon. (Robert...

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina Hosts Courtesy Meeting with Newly Appointed...

Philipsburg – Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina welcomed the newly appointed Prefect of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin, Cyrille Le Vély, in a courtesy meeting aimed at strengthening the collaborative relationship between the two neighboring...

President Ilham Aliyev attending Leaders’ Summit of the Small Islands Developing States on Climate Change [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

On November 13, Leaders’ Summit of the Small Islands Developing States on Climate Change was held in Baku as part of COP29. Azernews reports that Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, attended the event. The President of...

Designer Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen wants to make you feel overwhelmed

Last New York Fashion Week, in September 2024, I left New York designer Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen’s intimate dinner presentation at TIWA Gallery with an aftertaste of soft vegan cheese and cloth – I had accidentally put one of the linen pieces...

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia see premiere of new royal ballet

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden finished a busy week of engagements with a trip to the ballet on Friday evening. The Swedish King and Queen attended the world premiere of the Royal Swedish Ballet’s new production, Gustavia. The new...

2025 Atlanta 500: Government & Infrastructure

Photograph by felixmizioznikov/GettyCivic Leaders | Government & Politics | Transportation | Utilities | Legends CIVIC LEADERS Leona Barr-Davenport President and CEO Atlanta Business League Leona Barr-Davenport is president and CEO of the Atlanta...