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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 23rd September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 24th September 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Generally cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F       Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:08 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M

SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Wednesday morning: East to Southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:
An approaching tropical wave will account for periods of cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms particularly this evening and overnight Read more

No Cbcs Chairman Appointed, Finance Minister Says Govt Only Approved Conditional Nomination

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs.

  

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs told Parliament on Monday that no chairperson has been appointed to the Supervisory Read more

Parliament Launches Mp Read Aloud Project To Foster Literacy

MP Sarah Wescot-Williams reading to pupils.

  

PHILIPSBURG--To mark its 15th anniversary, the Parliament of St Maarten launched the MP Read Aloud Project, bringing Members of Parliament directly into classrooms to promote literacy and introduce young students to democratic values.

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, September 22, 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) September 23, 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon: Partly cloudy with light haze and isolated showers possible.

Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to increasingly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible. 

Forecast High: 33C / 91F           Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:08 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M

SURFACE WINDS:
This through Tuesday midday: East northeast to east southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze at 7 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS:
As the forecast period progresses, a surge of moisture and instability associated with an approaching strong tropical wave will result in deteriorating weather conditions Read more

Question Hour With Finance Minister On Cbcs Chair Appointment Today

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Ardwell Irion will get a chance to question Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs on the appointment process of a chairman to the Supervisory Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Curaao and St Read more

Over 300 Men Screened For Prostate Cancer, LetS Talk About Sex Panel Discussion Next

From left: Swinda Richardson (Collective Prevention Services), Elton Richardson (St. Maarten Lions Club member), Nirmala Vlaun (Collective Prevention Services), Mercedes Elektra van der Waals-Wyatt (Elektralyets Foundation President), Alvin Prescod (St. Maarten Lions Club President), Shelly Alphonso (Positive Foundation President) and Jimmy Challenger (St Read more

Smmc Celebrates World Patient Safety Day

CAY HILL —On Wednesday, September 17th, St. Maarten Medical Center joined the global observance of World Patient Safety Day with a series of lectures and interactive workshops held on its main patio for staff. World Patient Safety Day, an initiative of the World Health Organization, is geared towards raising global awareness about patient safety and promoting actions that minimize harm in healthcare.

This years theme, Safe Care for every Newborn and Child, focuses on safety during neonatal and pediatric care – particularly vital for patients who cannot always advocate for themselves.

The program was organized by the Quality and Safety Department and reflects SMMCs ongoing journey to achieve Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation at the new St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 18th September 2025 @12:00 LST (10:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 19th September 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Variably cloudy with occasional showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.Tonight, through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F           Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:12 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.MSURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East southeasterly to easterly, with a light to gentle, at 5 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moist and unstable conditions will persist alongside gentle winds Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 17th September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 18th September 2025 

WEATHER: This afternoon and evening: Cloudy to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

Tonight, through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F           Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A stabilizing atmosphere remains in the wake of a tropical wave Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 17th September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 18th September 2025 

WEATHER: This afternoon and evening: Cloudy to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

Tonight, through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F           Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A stabilizing atmosphere remains in the wake of a tropical wave Read more

Advocate General Advises Supreme Court To Uphold Conviction Of Frans Richardson

THE HAGUE--The conviction of former member of Parliament of St. Maarten for United St. Maarten Party (USP) Frans Richardson for bribery and abuse of position can be upheld. This is the advice of the Dutch Advocate-General to the Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) as published on Tuesday.

In January 2024, the Joint Court of Justice had increased the prison sentence and election ban of Richardson in the so-called Aquamarine II case Read more

Christopher Wever Elected 1St Vice President Of Parliament

MP Christopher Wever

PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilience St. Maarten Movement (URSM) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

Napb President Calls On ParliamentS Justice Committee To Review Law Enforcement Budgets

NAPB President Marcus Pantophlet with members of his delegation in Parliament on Tuesday.

PHILIPSBURG--NAPB President Marcus Pantophlet on Tuesday called on Parliaments Justice Committee to advocate for a comprehensive review of budget allocations to law enforcement agencies.

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) September 17, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through this evening: Cloudy with brief showers possible.Tonight through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy becoming cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 33C / 91F           Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:14 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeast to southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: A drier airmass is limiting the potential for significant precipitation today Read more

Demolition Of Old Library Building Clears Way For Bold, New Beginning

Former Library Director Blanca Hodge (right) cuts into a cake in honour of the new library, cheered on by (from left) fellow former Director Glenderlin Davis, Education Minister Melissa Gumbs, NRPB Director Claret Connor and the librarys President of the board Joseanne Peterson.

PHILIPSBURG--The St Read more

Kadaster, Vromi Move Toward First-Ever Strategic Commitment

In photo from left: Jonathon Charles - Operations Manager Kadaster, Cheryll Bute - Minister of Finance Cabinet, Marinka Gumbs - Minister of Finance, Benjamin Ortega - Managing Director Kadaster, Patrice Gumbs - Minister of VROMI, Kenson Plaisimond - Secretary General Ministry of VROMI and Luciano Nicholls.

PHILIPSBURG--Kadaster St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

 DATE ISSUED: Monday, 15 September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) September 16, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Tonight through Tuesday morning: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F           Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:14 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East to east northeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 7 to 18 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Atmospheric conditions are becoming more stable; however, the presence of available moisture and weak instability may result in a few brief, isolated showers Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday 12th September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 13th September 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:17 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East to southeast, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system dominates and will maintain light to gentle winds Read more

Youth Trauma And Mental Health Study Launched For Caribbean Netherlands

A screen-capture of the promotional video for the Be You youth mental health study for the Caribbean Netherlands, which recently launched in Bonaire.

KRALENDIJK--A large-scale scientific study which looks into trauma experiences and mental health among young people in the Caribbean Netherlands was launched on Thursday, September 11, starting with Bonaire. The study is called Be You, emphasising that it focuses on young people themselves: their experiences, feelings, and voice Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 11th September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 12th September 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Variably cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will limit showers and maintain light to gentle winds Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) September 11, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with light haze. Brief isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:19 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East southeast to east with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Although a high-pressure system is building over the Atlantic and Saharan dust is present, lingering moisture may still lead to brief, isolated showers locally Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday morning (12:00 LST) September 10, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Wednesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and instability, along with an approaching tropical wave, will account for generally cloudy skies and periods of showers across the local area Read more

You Cannot Lie Your Way Into Integrity Says Mp Peterson

PHILIPSBURG--Party for Progress (PFP) Member of Parliament (MP) Raeyhon Peterson issued a stark warning to both leaders and citizens about the consequences of choosing deception over honesty. You cannot lie your way into integrity. Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday 8th September 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 9th September 2025

WEATHER: This afternoon: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers possible.
Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Sunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East northeast to southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 13 mph and possible higher gusts in or near showers.

SYNOPSIS: An approaching surface trough will cause cloudiness, showers and possible thunderstorms particularly during the overnight hours Read more