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Source: The Daily Herald
06 Aug 2025 11:47 PM

Ottley To Target Failing Schools, Low Wages, Gebe Crisis, Worker Abuse When Parliament Resumes

PHILIPSBURG--As Parliament prepares to resume on Monday, United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley has outlined a series of pressing issues he plans to address, including underperformance in education, the lack of a liveable wage, the ongoing GEBE crisis, the treatment of seniors, and unresolved labour complaints.

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Source: The Daily Herald
06 Aug 2025 12:07 PM
DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, August 06, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) August 07, 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible. Forecast High:32C / 90F                 Forecast Low:28C / 82F Sunset Today:6:44 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:53 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 14 mph. SYNOPSIS:   Despite a drier airmass moving into the region, patches of moisture moving with the winds could trigger brief showers Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
05 Aug 2025 12:09 PM
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 5 August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 6 August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday evening: Partly cloudy with brief showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:52 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday evening: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Patches of moisture associated with a trough moving through the local region will account for brief showers from time to time Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
05 Aug 2025 10:42 AM

Former Teatt Minister Romeo Pantophlet Passes Away, Pm Luc Mercelina Pays Tribute

The late Romeo Pantophlet.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has expressed deep condolences following the passing of former Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, T Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
05 Aug 2025 10:38 AM

Diaspora Database Launched, Gumbs Seeks Housing Solutions For Students

Meet & Greet group photo.

THE HAGUE--While acknowledging the ongoing housing crisis in the Netherlands, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs says her ministry is actively working on solutions for St. Maarten students studying abroad.

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Source: The Daily Herald
04 Aug 2025 06:37 PM

Pm Warns Gebe Board: Resign Or Govt. Will Use Full Legal Powers

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has confirmed that the government, as sole shareholder of NV GEBE, instructed the companys Supervisory Board of Directors to voluntarily resign with immediate effect, citing a complete breakdown in trust, performance, and accountability.

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Source: The Daily Herald
04 Aug 2025 01:02 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 4 August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 5 August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with light haze and brief showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:52 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to east-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: The concentration of Saharan dust affecting the local region is expected to gradually decrease towards the end of the day Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
04 Aug 2025 12:02 AM

Ottley To Request Parliamentary Inquiry Into Gebe Operations

MP Omar Ottley.

PHILIPSBURG--United People's (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley says he will formally request a parliamentary inquiry into the operations and management Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
01 Aug 2025 12:13 PM
DATE ISSUED: Friday 1st August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 2nd August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Variably cloudy, breezy and slightly hazy with isolated showers.This evening through Saturday midday: Occasionally cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: Easterly to east-northeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: The concentration of Saharan dust will gradually lessen, and clearing is expected by nightfall Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
31 Jul 2025 12:03 PM
DATE ISSUED: Thursday 31st July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 1st August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: An increase in both moisture levels and wind speeds will support isolated showers and breezy conditions Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
31 Jul 2025 11:44 AM

Mp Ottley: Prime MinisterS Remarks Distract From Double Taxation And Unmet Gebe Relief

Member of Parliament Omar Ottley, representing United Peoples (UP) party.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley is calling on Prime Minister Dr Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
31 Jul 2025 10:57 AM

Mercelina Calls For Caribbean Unity As Resembid Marks Six Years Of Impact

Prime Minister Mercelina (centre) raises a toast with (left) Nicolas Chenet and (right) Fabian McKinnon.

PHILIPSBURG--In a message that resonated with clarity and conviction, St. Maartens Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina opened the Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity programme RESEMBID Capstone Day with a call for Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
30 Jul 2025 01:13 PM

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 30 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 31 July 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible.
Tonight through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:   This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 6 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:   A surge of moisture is expected to produce brief isolated showers across the local region, mainly during the overnight and morning hours Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
29 Jul 2025 11:07 PM

Governor Launches Planning For 2025 Constitutional Symposium

Part of the St. Maarten delegation at the Round Table Conference in 2009. (front left to right) former Governor of St. Maarten, drs. Eugene Holiday in his capacity as advisor, current President of Parliament and then Commissioner Sarah Wescot-Williams, past advisor Dennis Richardson and then Commissioner the late Roy Marlin.

 
PHILIPSBURG--His Excellency Ajamu Baly, Governor of St Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
29 Jul 2025 12:11 PM
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 29 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 30 July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with light haze and a brief shower possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-southeasterly to east-northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively drier and more stable atmosphere accompanied by light concentrations of Saharan Dust will limit the chance for showers today Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
28 Jul 2025 12:05 PM
DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 28, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 29, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy, becoming slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east-southeast with light to moderate breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A drier airmass moving into the region will suppress significant rainfall Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
27 Jul 2025 11:46 PM

Vital, Vulnerable And Vanishing: Mangroves Are Declining Rapidly

Bird-watching cabin at Little Bay Pond, which is surrounded by mangroves. This natural habitat is under threat from upcoming development, including a restaurant and entertainment venue built into the pond and walkways cutting through the remaining mangroves.

PHILIPSBURG--With World Mangrove Day this past Saturday, July 26, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) is sounding the alarm: mangrovesnatures coastal guardiansare under serious threat across the region.

Found only on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaao, and St Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
25 Jul 2025 12:05 PM
DATE ISSUED: Friday 25th July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 26th July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relative low moisture levels and weak instability will support stable weather conditions today Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
24 Jul 2025 12:08 PM
DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 24 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 25 July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Showers will remain restricted, due to a dry and stable atmosphere across the region Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
23 Jul 2025 11:46 PM

Non-Compliant Taxi And Bus Licences Face Revocation, Says Teatt Minister

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) will revoke all taxi and bus licences that fail to comply with existing regulations and confirmation requirements, Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten announced on Wednesday during the Council of Ministers press briefing.

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Source: The Daily Herald
23 Jul 2025 11:59 AM
DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 24 July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze at 12 to 18 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Pockets of moisture associated with a weak tropical wave may cause brief showers across the local region Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
22 Jul 2025 12:04 PM
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 22nd July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, breezy and hazy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 17 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Despite a relatively stable atmosphere, patches of moisture may cause isolated showers as they move across the region Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
21 Jul 2025 01:35 PM

Mp Lacroes: Lng In Shipping Is Critical For Our Economy, Health

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes of the United Peoples (UP) party is calling for greater public understanding and support for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the shipping industry, saying it offers a crucial opportunity for St. Maarten to improve air quality, protect public health, and modernise its ec Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
21 Jul 2025 12:37 PM
DATE ISSUED: Monday, 21st July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy, breezy and hazy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moisture trailing a weak low level trough may cause isolated showers across the local area Read more

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