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Release of murder suspect sparks huge demonstration

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:39:57 GMT

The release of Nejumbia Fleming murder suspect R.O.H.K. by Dutch-side authorities sparked a major demonstration in Lowtown, St.

St. Martin, state officials discuss critical issues during Paris visit

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:30:52 GMT

A delegation of Collectivite representatives that visited Paris last week and held an intensive round of meetings and negotiations with state officials was able to address a number of issues, but not all of ...

Travel

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:28:38 GMT

Shopping: Bien Sur! Except for the high exchange rate, shopping is so much fun in St.

News from Wednesday November 19 , 2008

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:20:26 GMT

Vogelaar was treated rudely and unfairly, says Dutch opposition THE HAGUE--'Rude,' 'unfair' and 'without style' is how Dutch Parliamentarians qualified on Tuesday the decision of the labour party PvdA last week ...

Heavenly Indies

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:57:31 GMT

If you vacation in the same place as David Letterman, Harrison Ford and Mariah Carey, does that make you rich and famous by association? Only a visit to four of the best Caribbean islands can answer that.

News from Tuesday November 05, 2008

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:02:39 GMT

NA wants to know if Govt has a majority PHILIPSBURG--'Where is the majority?' National Alliance leader and Councilman William Marlin asked emphatically during Monday's public meeting of the Island Council.

Montserrat appoints marketing representative for French islands

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BRADES, Montserrat: The Montserrat Tourist Board has announced the appointment of Market One as the destinations tourism marketing representative for Guadeloupe and Martinique. This move is intended to capitalize on Montserrat’s close proximity as well as strong historic and tourism ties to these islands.

Omar Targets Virgin Islands

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:29:09 GMT

Hurricane Omar is bearing down on the islands of the eastern Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, home to one of the world's largest oil refineries.

Grenada and Guadeloupe move on to Digicel Caribbean Championships finals

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LES ABYMES, Guadeloupe: Martinique’s loss to Digicel Caribbean Championships’ Group F hosts Guadeloupe secure Grenada a spot in the Finals to be held in Jamaica in December. Grenada gain entry to the Finals with 4 points and a goal difference of +1, and Guadeloupe top the group with 9 points.

Guadeloupe turn out the lights on Martinique with a 3-1 victory

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LES ABYMES, Guadeloupe: Guadeloupe turned the lights out on neighbours and francophone rivals Martinique with a 3-1 victory in the final Group F game of the Digicel Caribbean Championships. In the most eagerly anticipated fixture of Group F, two powerhouses of Caribbean football went head to head;

Hurricane Omar triggers warnings and watches

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:16:53 GMT

NEWS RELEASE U.S. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ************************* OMAR GETTING A LITTLE BETTER ORGANIZED AS IT MOVES TOWARD THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS.

Digicel Caribbean Championships Group F gear up for exciting last match

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LES ABYMES, Guadeloupe: With Guadeloupe at 6 points and Martinique with 4 points in Stage 2 of the Digicel Caribbean Championships, Martinique must win or draw to ensure their place in the finals in Jamaica come December. Martinique and friendly rivals Guadeloupe will face off on Wednesday.

Guadeloupe secure victory against Grenada

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LES ABYMES, Guadeloupe: Group F leaders Guadeloupe lacked the killer instinct that led them to an overwhelming victory in their first fixture, but showed the steel and determination necessary to secure a come from behind 2-1 victory against a game Grenada on match-day two of the Digicel Caribbean Championships.

Goals galore as Guadeloupe beat Cayman Islands 7-1

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LES ABYMES, Guadeloupe: There were goals galore as a gorgeous Guadeloupe gorged on goals against an outclassed Cayman Islands. Group hosts Guadeloupe opened Stage 2 of the Digicel Caribbean Championships with a superb hat-trick from international debutant Michael Antoine-Curier.

Cayman Islands confident going into stage two of Digicel Caribbean Championship

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LES ABYMES, Guadeloupe: The Cayman Islands’ team arrived in Guadeloupe on Wednesday, October 8, confident and eager to play their three matches in Les Abymes. Group F of the Digicel Caribbean Championship marks the beginning of Stage Two and includes 12 country teams.

Post Offices closed following French Qtr armed hold-up

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:25:40 GMT

All Post Offices on the French side were closed Thursday following the attempted armed robbery of the French Quarter Post Office on Wednesday morning.

Guadeloupe prepares for Digicel Caribbean Championships stage 2

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LES ABYMES, Guadeloupe: As the Digicel Caribbean Championships gear up to Stage 2, Guadeloupe prepares for the first games of the second stage of the football tournament. Guadeloupe hosts Group F which also includes Martinique, Grenada and Cayman Islands.

News from Thursday September 25, 2008

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:28:55 GMT

Maarten needs clear directives for implementing compulsory education ~ Says Commissioner of Education ~ PHILIPSBURG--With immigration playing a major role in attempts to introduce compulsory education, ...

Louis-Constant elected Senator for St. Martin

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:57:07 GMT

Louis-Constant Fleming was voted St. Martin's first Senator at an internal election held in the Prefecture on Sunday, a predictable result for many, given the fact there were no defectors in the ranks of the ...

Air Caraibes order launches Rolls-Royce Trent XWB in France and - 1000 XWB in Europe

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:14:05 GMT

Rolls-Royce has received its first order for Trent XWB engines from a France-based carrier, with the Air Caraibes order for three Airbus A350-1000 XWB aircraft.

Educational opportunities in the French West Indies

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

CASTRIES, St Lucia: In order to show its dedication to the strengthening of the ties between the French Caribbean and the OECS Member States, the University of the French West Indies and Guiana (Université des Antilles et de la Guyane – UAG) is offering a language training programme to new applicants.

St. Bart sports lovely beaches, after-dinner rum

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:14:43 GMT

St. Barthelemy, or St. Bart, as it is fondly referred to, is part of the French West Indies.

Experienced Recommendations About Guadeloupe and Its Landmarks

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:08:06 GMT

It is the highest mountain situated in the middle of Basse-Terre and is a spectacular day trip! It can be done in half a day, however you need to be fit and we recommend wearing shoes and taking sufficient ...

Health authorities say dengue situation

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:06:29 GMT

Health authorities say dengue situation - greatly improved' MARIGOT--Authorities have announced a significant decrease in the number of biologically confirmed cases of dengue originating in Orient Bay in the ...

Au revoir, Monsieur Ambassador

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:50:44 GMT

Catherine Chicate-Moibert from Guadeloupe brings a Caribbean style to the reception.

Claude Joseph Burke

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:37:03 GMT

The Amherst Daily News AMHERST Claude Joseph Burke, 82, of Amherst died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family.

Information About Guadeloupe

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:51:41 GMT

A Reservation in an Hotel on Guadeloupe is something that many people do, but if you just fancy the look of the hotel but know nothing about Guadeloupe Island, it might be a good idea to do some investigating .

Caribcreole.com, the first one i

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:38:57 GMT

Carib Creole One is the very first French-speaking Caribbean online news agency.

AMERICA/GUADELOUPE - Resignation of Bishop of Basse-Terre and Pointe-a-Pitre

Tue, 20 May 2008 22:26:54 GMT

The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on May 15, 2008, accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Basse-Terre and Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe, presented by Bishop Ernest Mesmin Lucien Cabo, in ...

ACS secretary general visits Guadeloupe

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: The Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) made his first official mission to Guadeloupe, since assuming office in March 2008. The highlight of the mission was the Secretary General’s meeting last month with the President of the Regional Council of Guadeloupe.

Pirates of the Burning Sea: A Plethora of Information

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:30:11 GMT

Several important announcements hit the 'net today at the official site today: The patch notes are: This is a milestone build, so this patch is a large download . via WarCry

Regions and territories: Guadeloupe

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:20:02 GMT

Known to its one-time Carib indian population as "karukera", or "island of beautiful waters", the French territory of Guadeloupe is a centre of Caribbean Creole culture. via BBC

Island gives Jean-Luc a fond farewell

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:43:46 GMT

"We would often discuss matters affecting both sides, and he shared a great concern for young people, and the violence that often raised its head"

The late Territorial and Executive Councillor Jean-Luc Hamlet was laid to rest yesterday during an emotionally charged funeral ceremony that was underscored by a massive outpouring of sympathy for the bereaved ... via The Daily Herald

Lurel surveys storm damage, inspects road infrastructure

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:35:11 GMT

"It was an exceptional situation, to have five metre swells, especially at the end of March"

President of Guadeloupe's Regional Council Victorin Lurel paid a quick visit to St. via The Daily Herald

Red Alert continues, extreme caution

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:46:01 GMT

Prefet of Guadeloupe Emmanuel Berthier invoked yesterday the necessary emergency measures to safeguard the public, as the effects of the passing storm located 2,500 km North of the Lesser Antilles on Wednesday ... via The Daily Herald

Pirates of the Burning Sea devlog: on patch 1.2 and the new French Capitol

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:46:52 GMT

Listed in: News , Pirates of the Burning Sea O 0 It seems a lot of new things are brewing over at Flying Lab Software these days. via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

Premium IV recommended by Conde Nast Traveler as the concierge company of St Barts

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:27:33 GMT

John Day, President of Premium IV is proud to announce that Concierge.com the online home of Conde Nast Traveler, featuring hundreds of destinations around the world has recognized and recommends Premium IV as ... via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

Vacations for the Recovering

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:30:55 GMT

"People come with me because they want to travel and be with people like themselves"

For 21 years Steve Abrams has been supplying a sober getaway for those in recovery from alcohol and drugs. via Associated Content

Russian Billionaire Spotted House-Hunting In St Barts With Model

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:04:20 GMT

Life must be hard for Russian multi-billionaire Roman Abramovich. The Chelsea owner was spotted with his stunning 26-year-old girlfriend Russian model Daria Zhukova in the port of Gustavia, on the French West ... via The Huffington Post

Travel: Now Booking | Guadeloupe

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:55:00 GMT

When I learned that an outpost of Barbuto - a stylish restaurant around the corner from my West Village apartment - had opened on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, I scratched my head. via The New York Times

France douses 'last social pleasure'

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:27:31 GMT

"To have a little drink, watch the races on TV with my friends and smoke cigarettes - what harm were we doing?"

The smell of cigarette and cigar smoke may never completely disappear from Le Saint Claude, a combination bar, cafe, betting shop and tobacconist in southeastern Paris. via Globe and Mail

Authorities question boys over fatal fire in Guadeloupe

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:00:00 GMT

POINTE-A-PITRE, Guadeloupe (AFP): Authorities were questioning four boys in connection with a fire that killed seven people on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, judicial sources said Tuesday. The four, aged between 15 and 17, were placed under formal investigation on Monday.

Six die in fire on French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:00:00 GMT

POINTE-A-PITRE, France (AFP): Six people were killed in a fire that destroyed a Chinese-run shop which sold fireworks on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, rescue services said Saturday. Firemen took nine hours to control the fierce blaze in the island capital of Pointe-a-Pitre, which broke out late Friday.

Six killed in fireworks store blaze

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:04:43 GMT

SIX people have been killed in a fire that destroyed a shop which sold fireworks on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, rescue services have said. via The Austrailian

Six killed in fireworks store blaze

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:35:52 GMT

SIX people have been killed in a fire that destroyed a shop which sold fireworks on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, rescue services have said. via News.com.au

Now wild meat costs more

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:46:35 GMT

AS IF the increase in the price of flour, eggs, chicken, cheese, rum and alcohol wasn't enough, lovers of wild meat will have to fork out top dollars to satiate their culinary desires especially at the height ... via Newsday