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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...

Town & Country's Ultimate Guide to Summer 2025
Sure, some people are content to sit by the pool all summer. But if you're looking for someplace a bit more exciting to spend your days, we've got some ideas. Let's meet up… …At Addendum, Yountville, California When summer comes to Napa Valley,...

Transat Paprec Day 18
by Transat Paprec 7 May 13:56 PDT 7 May 2025 By Friday, the outcome of the Transat Paprec will be known. But who will have the final say? Who will seize the advantage, who will get stuck, who will claim an honorable finish, and who will be left...

Transat Paprec // 48 Hours to Glory
By Friday, the outcome of the Transat Paprec will be known. But who will have the final say? Who will seize the advantage, who will get stuck, who will claim an honorable finish, and who will be left disappointed? We’ll have to be patient a little...

Meet the conclave: Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline
In 1962, when Jean-Marc Aveline was almost four years old, his family hurriedly packed up their belongings and left Algeria, where they had lived for four generations. Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline. Screenshot from @diocesedemarseille13 YouTube...

Transat Paprec Day 13
by Transat Paprec 2 May 09:56 PDT 2 May 2025 Competitors in the Transat Paprec - a race organized by OC Sport Pen Duick - and those familiar with the charts have become accustomed to it: Cap St Barth has been at the forefront since the start....

Transat Paprec // Cap Saint Barth has lit the fire!
Competitors in the Transat Paprec – a race organized by OC Sport Pen Duick – and those familiar with the charts have become accustomed to it: Cap St Barth has been at the forefront since the start. Better still, the boat skippered by Cindy Brin –...

10 Of The Shortest Airport Runways In The World
When it comes to airports, runway length isn't just a technical detail, but rather a non-negotiable part of flight safety. Airports that have longer runways give aircraft the space they need to build up speed for takeoff or slow down after...

Inside the lavish world of multi-million-dollar superyachts... and why the ultra-rich's secret island sanctuary could soon be in peril
Decked out with more marble than an Italian palace, enough staff for a CEO to call it their home office, and price tags that would make anyone who isn't a multibillionaire choke on their caviar, the superyacht lifestyle of the elite seems to be a...

Transat Paprec // The Westward Conquest
As the second week of competition begins on the Transat Paprec, a new race has started. After passing the La Palma waypoint during the night from Saturday to Sunday, the duos are now making rapid progress towards the Caribbean. Though the intense...

Transat Paprec Day 9
by Transat Paprec 28 Apr 07:31 PDT 26 April 2025 As the second week of competition begins on the Transat Paprec, a new race has started. After passing the La Palma waypoint during the night from Saturday to Sunday, the duos are now making rapid...

5 Important Facts About Air Caraibes
For the most part, major global airlines slot cleanly into one of two categories. They are either international legacy carriers, airlines which primarily service business travelers, or low-cost airlines, carriers which primarily aim to serve...

Transat Paprec // A High-Tension Weekend
At sea for six days, the competitors have already completed a quarter of the Transat Paprec course. After crossing the Bay of Biscay, rounding Cape Finisterre, and sailing down the Portuguese coast, the fleet has now stretched out toward the...

Transat Paprec Day 2
by Transat Paprec 21 Apr 10:46 PDT 21 April 2025 They created quite the surprise by positioning themselves among the front runners during yesterday's coastal course, holding pace throughout the evening and into Monday. And yet, Cindy Brin and...

Transat Paprec // Cap St Barth, the thrill of chasing a dream!
They created quite the surprise by positioning themselves among the front runners during yesterday’s coastal course, holding pace throughout the evening and into Monday. And yet, Cindy Brin and Thomas André had never taken part in the Transat...

Transat Paprec Day 6
by Transat Paprec 25 Apr 12:27 PDT 25 April 2025 At sea for six days, the competitors have already completed a quarter of the Transat Paprec course. After crossing the Bay of Biscay, rounding Cape Finisterre, and sailing down the Portuguese coast,...

Trompe l’œil Tailor Wins Challenge the Fabric 2025
Petra Fagerström was crowned the Challenge the Fabric (CTF) 2025 winner. The Swedish-born and London-based designer took home the $10,000 prize for her lenticular pleated and brazen, bespoke-tailored pieces. Fagerström said the funding will help...

Transat Paprec 17th edition officially open
by Transat Paprec 15 Apr 13:51 PDT 20 April 2025 The village of the Transat Paprec was inaugurated this Tuesday afternoon, the 15th of April. All of the skippers were present alongside the representatives of the main partners of this edition...

Transat Paprec: The 17th edition officially kicked-off!
The village of the Transat Paprec was inaugurated this Tuesday afternoon, the 15th of April. All of the skippers were present alongside the representatives of the main partners of this edition including Paprec Group, the Brittany Region, the town...

Transat Paprec: Behind the Scenes of the Final Day Before the Start
The countdown is almost over. On Sunday, April 20, at precisely 13:02, the 19 duos competing in the Transat Paprec will cast off for a high-intensity Atlantic crossing. But before this offshore sprint begins, there’s a final day to navigate — one...