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Guide to Saint Barthélemy
Lonely Planet
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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...
Here's what the hurricane categories mean
Sandhills Express - Nebreska
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The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which includes five categories based on the storm’s sustained wind speeds. It also estimates possible damage...
Inside the world’s largest sailing yacht set to launch in 2026
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
How to Plan the Perfect Destination Celebration in St. Barths, According to an Expert Travel Advisor
AOL
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Nancy Pauwels/Getty Images Gustavia's port with panoramic views of colorful St Barths.For such a tiny Caribbean island, Saint-Barthélemy—better known as St. Barths—packs a punch. Named by Christopher Columbus after his brother Bartolomeo, the...
Dialogue, community voices shape climate resilience at USM workshop
The Daily Herald
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A scene during the workshop. POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martin (USM), in collaboration with the Climate Adaptation Services Foundation (CAS), the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI, and the...
Hurricane Erin strengthens in the Atlantic to the first major hurricane of 2025 season
WLTX 19 - South Carolina
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Forecast models show Erin continuing to intensify rapidly over the next several days. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hurricane Erin continues to gain strength in the Atlantic, but as of the latest update from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the storm poses...
10 of the Scariest Airport Landings in the World
Mental Floss
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August 16, 2025
When it comes to phobias, a fear of flying—known as aerophobia or aviophobia—is one of the most common, topping the list alongside the likes of arachnophobia and claustrophobia. Even people who don’t suffer from this specific fear often feel...
The Turks and Caicos Islands attends Green Overseas Climate Change Resilience Community Regional Workshop on Coastal Hazards
Magnetic Media
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June 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCIES Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Wednesday, 18 June 2025: The Turks and Caicos Islands participated in The Green Overseas (GO) Climate Change Resilience Community...
Saint-Barthélemy Thrives Amidst Political Turmoil and Tourist Boom
Times News Global
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March 17, 2025
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...
Erin becomes first hurricane of the Atlantic season; direct hit on US not expected
AOL
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Hurricane Erin formed in the Atlantic on Aug. 15, becoming the first hurricane of the 2025 season and putting it on track to become a major hurricane over the weekend, forecasters said. Erin became a hurricane shortly before 11 a.m. ET and was...
Nevis Signs Onto the Gustavia Appea...
SKNVibes
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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
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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June 13, 2025
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...
Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen Is Empowering Every Body, One Garment at a Time
Atmos
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June 5, 2025
It’s a vision that feels particularly attractive in a world that constantly feeds into overconsumption. Made from deadstock fabrics and discarded panniers and bustles, which she sews, waxes, stains, and resculpts, Whalen’s universe offers a...
Sail The Caribbean Sustainably In Luxury With Private Yacht Charter N.V.
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN - May 29, 2025 - Explore the unmatched beauty of the Caribbean while protecting its precious marine environment with Private Yacht Charter N.V., the leading eco-friendly catamaran charter company based...
Meet the 7 designers competing for sustainable fashion’s top prize
Dazed & Confused
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April 11, 2025
This year marks the fifth edition of the sustainable fashion awards Challenge The Fabric, hosted by the Ekman Group and organised by the Swedish Fashion Council. Its goal? ‘To promote innovation and challenge the fashion system by encouraging a...
Conserving Biodiversity in Europe’s Overseas World Heritage sites
IUCN
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The BESTLIFE2030 Programme is a granting mechanism focusing on preserving and restoring biodiversity. Supported by the EU, it aims to fund over 200 conservation projects with a budget of almost €25 million by 2030. This grant scheme is tailored to...
Parody or News about Global Warming?
Arizona Daily Independent
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November 4, 2024
TUCSON – A recent news story by KGUN9 reads like a parody, as is the case with many local news stories. It’s about students and former students of the Tucson Unified School District getting the school board to pass a climate-action resolution,...
Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity (RESEMBID)
PreventionWeb
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February 13, 2025
Mission The Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity (RESEMBID) programme serves the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), supporting sustainable human development efforts of the 12 jurisdictions, namely: Anguilla,...
Designer Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen wants to make you feel overwhelmed
Dazed & Confused
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February 13, 2025
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...
Officers From the Ministry of Environment Receive Training on Water Quality Monitoring
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change in collaboration with H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Center Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES) and Spatial Innovision Ltd conducted a series of...