Guests to St. Barts who wish to stay in touch with the latest news, St. Barts local as well as international affairs, will not have a hard time while on vacation. For those seeking a bit of local French language news, St. Barts' official periodical - Le Journal de St. Barth, is a weekly publication offering all the latest affairs on-island. Many guests to the island are not able to speak French but there are many other ways of keeping abreast of the news. St. Barts prints a number of monthly and annual magazines that are geared towards American visitors to the island. These periodicals feature both French and English articles, making the island more inviting to those who lack the language. Many of these publications are free and contain useful information for guests to St. Barts. New visitors to St. Barts will find helpful hints such as restaurants, points of interest, and cultural news. St. Barts tourist centers and magazine shops may also carry some of the more well-known international newspapers.

For guests who prefer online source of news, St. Barts telecommunications are equipped to hook up short-term visitors with a temporary dial-up internet connection. The service is offered by Power Antilles, a local provider based on the French side of St. Martin, who will set up any laptop with an account. With an internet connection, any news, St. Barts or otherwise, is at your fingertips.
 
St. Barts Area Code
011.590.590

Cellular phones:
If you bring a cell phone to the island and wish to activate it for local use, visit St. Barth Electronique across from the airport, as many alternatives are possible depending on your service plan.

Public telephones do not accept coins; they accept telecartes, prepaid calling cards that you can purchase at the gas station next to the airport or at post offices.
 
St. Barts Villa Communications:
The villas are all equipped with telephones and guests will be advised of the particular phone number of the property prior to departure.  Please do note that none of the properties have an open international line.  International calls can be made with ATT and MCI cards. Phone cards or telecartes can be purchased at the gas station next to the airport or at post offices.

Electricity:
220 Volts.  Adapters are necessary for visitors from North America

Fax machines:
Many of the villas come equipped with a Fax machine.

Internet cafes/Connections:
Centre Alizes on rue de la Republique in Gustavia provides Internet access.  Some of the villas will allow you to establish a laptop internet connection.