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PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Friday, 17th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 18th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:30 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:54 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 08 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture and weak instability will cause isolated showers across the region Read more

St. LuciaS Emerle Tisson Crowned 2026 St. Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen

The 2026 St. Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen Emerle Tisson of St. Lucia (center) flanked by First runner up Kentonea Fortin of St. Eustatius (left) and second runner up Miss St Maarten Keisy Quant.

POND ISLAND--Emerle Tisson of St. Lucia has been crowned the 2026 St. Maarten Ca Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 16th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 17th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy, slightly hazy and occasionally breezy. Isolated showers are possible.Tonight, through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and occasionally breezy, with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: Easterly, with a light to moderate breeze, ranging from 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather and occasionally breezy conditions will prevail, despite weak instability and moderate moisture levels Read more

St. Maarten Calls For Stronger Eu Action, Investment At Eu-Oct Forum

Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell addressing the forum.

ORANJESTAD--St. Maarten has called for stronger European Union action and increased investment to support development and reduce external dependency during the 21st Overseas Countries and TerritoriesEuropean Union (EU-OCT) Forum.

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Grisha Accepts Owen Arthur Scholarship For St. Maarten

Deputy Prime Minister and TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, second from left, accepts the Owen Arthur Scholarship on behalf of St. Maarten, with Port St. Maarten Group CEO Alexander Gumbs at left, FCCA Foundation Chairman Micky Arison second from right, and FCCA CEO Michele Paige at right.

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, second from left, accepts the Owen Arthur Scholarship on behalf of St Read more

Collectivit Launches My Saint Martin Flag Project

Collectivit Third Vice President Dominique Louisy, President Louis Mussington and Culture Commissioner Valrie Damaseau at the My Saint Martin Flag launch. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--In a historic moment for the territory, it was announced at a press conference Wednesday that the Collectivit will begin the process of creating Read more

Sg Joy Arnell Honoured For 40 Years Of Public Service

VSA SG Joy Arnell

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richinel Brug has congratulated Secretary General Joy Arnell on reaching 40 years of dedicated service to St Maarten.

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Government Defends Public Access To Mullet Bay Beach In Court Dispute

(From left to right) Attorney Gerald Simmonsde Jong (De Jong Law Firm), Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs, Head of Domain Affairs Marcia Richardson, and Director of Kadaster Benjamin Ortega.

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Participants and facilitators

Sharing knowledge

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Library, in collaboration with the St. Maarten Tax Administration, hosted its second annual tax workshop at the Belvedere Community Center on Friday, April 10, where approximately 25 senior citizens gathered for an informative session.

Designed for persons ages 60 and over, the session included a practical presentation and an interactive tax case study, giving participants a clearer understanding of how to complete their income tax forms Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 15th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 16th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy. There is a low chance of showers.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and occasionally breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly to easterly, with a light to moderate breeze, between 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relatively warm and moist southeasterly winds will maintain weak instability across the area Read more

Gebe Utility Relief Pilot Assists 238 Households, Cg. 70,650 Monthly

VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--A total of Cg. 70,650 has been applied to utility bills, while an average of 238 households per month received support under the NV GEBE Utility Relief Pilot Programme during its first three months, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Read more

Vromi Hails Public-Private Partnership Project As Billy Folly Road Officially Opens

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs cut the ribbon to officially open Billy Folly Road following successful completion of the first public-private partnership infrastructure pilot project Read more

Smart 26 To Open At Grand Case Beach Club

Overhead view of Grand Case Beach Clubs new Moonrise Bar.

GRAND CASE--The Grand Opening Ceremony for the eighteenth edition of the St. Maaarten/St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) will take place at the new Moonrise Bar at Grand Case Beach Club.

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Octa Ministers Push For Stronger Eu Partnership, Measurable Results

From left: Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell and Arubas Prime Minister Mike Eman.

ARUBA--The Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA) Ministerial Conference has called for stronger governance, improved accountability, and more effective delivery of results as leaders from across the Overseas Countries and Te Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 13 April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 14 April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy to cloudy with light haze and isolated showers, some heavy.Tonight through Tuesday midday: Cloudy with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: Increasing moisture and instability, along with warm southeasterly winds will cause periods of cloudiness and intermittent showers across the local area Read more

Cafy Reflects On Growth, Wellness In Student Week

A scene during the event

POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martins Caribbean Academic Foundation Year (CAFY) students recently participated in an engaging and impactful Student Success Week, a three-day initiative designed to support their academic, personal and social developm Read more

Nncsxm: Cannabis Regulation To Replace The Illegal Market With Controlled System

Native Nations representative Clifton Brown.

PHILIPSBURG--Cannabis regulation in St Maarten is being designed to bring an existing illegal market under government control while protecting public health and strengthening the economy, Native Nations Cannabis SXM (NNCSXM) representative Clifton Brown told Parliam Read more

Carnival 55 Officially Opens With High-Energy Jump-Up

Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten,TEATT, and Minister Melissa Gumbs, ECYS, together with the SCDF President Edwardo Radjouki holding the key that opened the gates to the Festival Read more

                                                       12PM Public Weather ForecastDATE ISSUED: Friday 10th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 11th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East to southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, from 8 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system continues to dominate and limit showers across the region Read more

Arrindell Meets With Svobe To Expand Opportunities For St Maarten Students

Minster Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell.

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell met with a delegation from the Stichting Voortgezet Onderwijs van de Boven Read more

Wicsu-Psu Govt Signs Agreement, Firefighters Placement, Pay, Pension Disputes Addressed

Prime Minister Dr Luc Mercelina (sitting, third left), WICSU-PSU President Sharon Cangieter (sitting right) and firefighters.

PHILIPSBURG--An agreement addressing long-standing issues affecting Fire Department personnel, including placement, career progression, compensation, and pension-related losses, has been signed between the Gov Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 9th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 10th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy, slightly hazy and occasionally breezy. Brisk showers are likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East to southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system dominates and limits showers across the region Read more

Easter Seafood Fest Attendance Easily Exceeded 2025, Says Radio St. Martin

Sarah Wescot-Williams swapped a Parliament suit for a kitchen apron, to help out at the Easter Fish Fry. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--When radio station 101.5FM owner Franois Cuchi Hunt said he was going all out for the second edition of the Free Easter Fish Fry & Seafood Fest that took place Good Friday, April 3, he w Read more

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 08 April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 09 April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and brief showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East to southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze at 9 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A light concentration of Saharan dust is currently affecting air quality, people with allergies or respiratory conditions should take appropriate precautions Read more