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Au revoir, Monsieur AmbassadorCatherine Chicate-Moibert from Guadeloupe brings a Caribbean style to the reception.
Source : Topix.net | 20-Jul-2008 08:22
Claude Joseph Burke
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.
Source : Topix.net | 27-Jun-2008 23:37
Information About Guadeloupe
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 .
Source : Topix.net | 12-Jun-2008 21:51
Caribcreole.com, the first one i
Carib Creole One is the very first French-speaking Caribbean online news agency.
Source : Topix.net | 23-May-2008 00:38
AMERICA/GUADELOUPE - Resignation of Bishop of Basse-Terre and Pointe-a-Pitre
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 ...
Source : Topix.net | 21-May-2008 00:26
ACS secretary general visits Guadeloupe
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.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 09-May-2008 02:00
Pirates of the Burning Sea: A Plethora of Information
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
Source : Topix.net | 30-Apr-2008 04:30
Regions and territories: Guadeloupe
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
Source : Topix.net | 22-Apr-2008 17:20
Island gives Jean-Luc a fond farewell
"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
Source : Topix.net | 20-Apr-2008 04:43
Lurel surveys storm damage, inspects road infrastructure
"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
Source : Topix.net | 25-Mar-2008 16:35
Red Alert continues, extreme caution
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
Source : Topix.net | 21-Mar-2008 06:46
Pirates of the Burning Sea devlog: on patch 1.2 and the new French Capitol
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
Source : Topix.net | 22-Feb-2008 01:46
Premium IV recommended by Conde Nast Traveler as the concierge company of St Barts
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...
Source : Topix.net | 12-Feb-2008 00:27
Vacations for the Recovering
"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
Source : Topix.net | 24-Jan-2008 03:30
Russian Billionaire Spotted House-Hunting In St Barts With Model
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
Source : Topix.net | 12-Jan-2008 10:04
Travel: Now Booking | Guadeloupe
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
Source : Topix.net | 10-Jan-2008 09:55
France douses 'last social pleasure'
"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
Source : Topix.net | 02-Jan-2008 23:27
Authorities question boys over fatal fire in Guadeloupe
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.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 26-Dec-2007 08:00
Six die in fire on French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe
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.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 24-Dec-2007 08:00
Six killed in fireworks store blaze
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
Source : Topix.net | 23-Dec-2007 18:04
Six killed in fireworks store blaze
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
Source : Topix.net | 23-Dec-2007 13:35
Now wild meat costs more
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
Source : Topix.net | 28-Nov-2007 17:46
Businesses asked to close Friday for protest march
"We have sent letters to the President and to the Prefet Delegue to inform them the march is definitely on"
All businesses and shops in Marigot will be asked to close on Friday morning as a show of support and solidarity for the protest march being organised by the newly formed Economic and Social Collective, a group ... via The Daily Herald
Source : Topix.net | 07-Nov-2007 16:27
Acclaimed Novelist Maryse Conde Speaks on Distortion of Memory
As part of the Humanities Project's series on "Reimagining the Americas," internationally acclaimed novelist, playwright, and critic Maryse Conde will speak at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. via University of Rochester
Source : Topix.net | 04-Nov-2007 18:00
Air France's new flight links islands
Departing passengers at Princess Juliana International Airport were treated to the sight of two Air France planes on the runway Thursday afternoon. via The Daily Herald
Source : Topix.net | 02-Nov-2007 17:45
The flowers and rhum of Martinique and Guadeloupe
THAT LITTLE CROTON PLANT at home that bravely throws out its deeply earth-colored leaves is here the size of a sprawling ornamental shrub. via Delta Sky
Source : Topix.net | 01-Nov-2007 08:42
Fort St. Louis
Louis, the largest historical monument in St.Martin. Named for the famous crusading king of France, it was originally built in 1767 to protect the settlement at Marigot from foreign invaders. via TrekEarth
Source : Topix.net | 29-Oct-2007 15:36
St. Martin on dengue alert
"There is an increase in the figures, but the numbers are below the alert threshold"
A total of 42 suspected cases were registered for the third week of October and 20 of these were confirmed as dengue. via The Daily Herald
Source : Topix.net | 27-Oct-2007 18:44
Protestors storm credit union office fearing loss of cash investments
"The lady (Ginette) kept saying next month we'll get it, and all kinds of stories. She was the only one here in charge, and still taking money from people. She stopped answering her phone and changed her numbers."
Scores of angry investors fearing a major scam had gathered at the local branch of Canada-based International Interest and Business in the Plaza Building, Philipsburg, earlier in the day to demand an ... via The Daily Herald
Source : Topix.net | 25-Oct-2007 18:28
French side woes
If you did not know it yet, the French side is hurting. The economy is not doing well and Chamber of Commerce President Raymond Helligar is sounding the alarm and calling the elected officials to action. via The Daily Herald
Source : Topix.net | 22-Oct-2007 18:57
Air Caraibes Begins Flying To Costa Rica in December
As we reported earlier this month, the French airline Air Caraibes, on of the four new airlines to be offering service to and from Costa Rica, will begin operations to San Jose from the France and the Antilles ... via Inside Costa Rica
Source : Topix.net | 17-Oct-2007 01:23
'Health disaster' in French Caribbean linked to pesticides
"He is giving the impression that people are dropping like flies, which is not at all the case"
The indiscriminate use of toxic pesticides on banana plantations in the French Caribbean has left much of the islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe poisoned for a century to come, a report to the French ... via The Belfast Telegraph
Source : Topix.net | 19-Sep-2007 17:48
Report tells of health/pesticide 'disaster' in French Caribbean
"But I will be on RFO television tonight to continue generating public awareness now that Belpomme has stepped up the awareness with his findings."
PARIS/MARIGOT--Widespread use of pesticides in banana plantations in the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique has caused a "health disaster," according to the author of a report to be presented ... via The Daily Herald
Source : Topix.net | 18-Sep-2007 17:35
Pesticide blamed for 'health disaster' in French Caribbean
PARIS, France (AFP): The French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique face a "health disaster" with soaring cancer and infertility rates because of the massive use of banned pesticides on banana plantations, a top cancer specialist warned Monday.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 18-Sep-2007 08:00
Expanded library opens
"This support builds on our previous funding for rural and northern libraries, including computer upgrades for numerous facilities."
An estimated $120,000 expansion of Bibiliotheque Saint-Claude Library was marked with an official grand opening on Sept. via Carman Valley Leader
Source : Topix.net | 14-Sep-2007 06:24
Mystery over baby's death
A three-month-old baby girl died in a mysterious incident at her mother's home at Basse Terre, Moruga, yesterday. via Express
Source : Topix.net | 13-Sep-2007 06:23
Dean caused 500m euro damage in French Caribbean
PARIS, France (Reuters): Hurricane Dean caused damage of around 500 million euros ($679.7 million) on Martinique and Guadeloupe when it hit the French Caribbean islands earlier this month, the French government said on Wednesday. Overseas Minister Christian Estrosi said insurers would likely pay 185 million euros.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 30-Aug-2007 08:00
Illinois senators urge France to extradite murder suspect
Sens. Dick Durbin and Barack Obama sent a joint letter to the French Embassy in Washington Monday urging the French government to extradite a man suspected of murdering a Loop dermatologist last year.
Hans Peterson turned himself in to French authorities Aug. 6 on the island of St. Martin in the Caribbean and is being held in French-controlled Guadeloupe. U.S. authorities had issued an arrest warrant accusing him of fatally stabbing Dr. David Cornbleet in his office in October. Peterson allegedly confessed to the crime to French authorities. Read more
Source : Topix.net | 20-Aug-2007 23:47
Hurricane destroys Guadeloupe, Martinique bananas
PARIS, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Hurricane Dean has destroyed all of Martinique's banana crop and 80 percent of the plantations in the nearby Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, the head of the banana producers union said on Saturday. Dean trampled Martinique, and other Caribbean islands on Friday.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 18-Aug-2007 08:00
News from Tuesday August 14, 2007
Number of St. Maarten vacancies has doubled PHILIPSBURG--The results of the Job Vacancy Survey in St. via The Daily Herald
Source : Topix.net | 16-Aug-2007 01:53
Road works to include La Savane roundabout
"This is a project I have been working on for some time, making numerous trips to Guadeloupe"
The first phase of the Regional Council's road resurfacing project currently under way on the RN7 in Rambaud and La Savane will include the creation of a roundabout at the entrance to the Fire Station and ... via The Daily Herald
Source : Topix.net | 01-Aug-2007 17:30
Recommended grocery stores & bakeries in St. Barts?
You are in luck! Some of the best food in the world is on St. Barth and you will find whatever you want. via ChowHound
Source : Topix.net | 18-Jul-2007 05:54
Recommended grocery stores & bakeries in St. Barts?
You are in luck! Some of the best food in the world is on St. Barth and you will find whatever you want. via ChowHound
Source : Topix.net | 18-Jul-2007 05:54
Former jail to become new Marigot museum
"There are many projects I have in mind that warrant substantial funding from the Ministry of Culture and Europe, and with little local financial input"
President of the Hope Estate Archaeological Society and former curator of the museum Christophe Henocq said the new museum, to be housed in the old jail next to Liasions Dangereuses, should open to the public ... via The Daily Herald
Source : Topix.net | 05-Jul-2007 18:51
Former jail to become new Marigot museum
"There are many projects I have in mind that warrant substantial funding from the Ministry of Culture and Europe, and with little local financial input"
President of the Hope Estate Archaeological Society and former curator of the museum Christophe Henocq said the new museum, to be housed in the old jail next to Liasions Dangereuses, should open to the public ... via The Daily Herald
Source : Topix.net | 05-Jul-2007 18:51
News from Monday July 2, 2007
Five-year-old child beaten within inches of her life ~ Surgeon concerned about increased violence ~ PHILIPSBURG--The grandmother of a five-year-old girl is distraught and wants justice for what she says was the ... via The Daily Herald
Source : Topix.net | 03-Jul-2007 17:19