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DATE ISSUED: Monday 12th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 13th January 2026WEATHER:Today: Partly cloudy with isolated showers likely.Tonight through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 22C / 72FSunset Today: 5:55 P.M.              Read more

Usm Faculty Align Priorities For Spring 2026 Semester

Some members of USM's faculty.

POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martin (USM) recently held a faculty meeting for its degree programmes ahead of the opening of the Spring 2026 Semester, bringing together academic staff to align priorities, share updates, and prepare for the sem Read more

Annual National Day Of Prayer January 11 At Govt Building

From left: National Day of Prayer 2025, cross section of clergy members with President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, Governor Ajamu Baly, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and ECYS Minister Melissa Gumbs Read more

Laville-Martis Demands Retraction, Eyes Legal Action After Pm Bars Her From Govt Building

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has barred Sunah Laville-Martis from entering the Government Administration Building and government platforms after what he said had been perceived as a serious threat levelled against him by Laville-Martis.

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Ageless Seniors Shine At Radiance SeniorS Beauty Elegant Pageant

GRAND CASE--Saturday evening, December 20, 2025, marked a historic moment for Saint-Martin with the inaugural edition of the Miss Radiance Seniors Elegant Beauty Pageant organised by the Saint-Martin Autrement association.

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Ser Submits Advice On Misuse Of Short-Term Labour Contracts

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (left) and SER Policy Advisor Jamie Mourillon.

PHILIPSBURG--The Social Economic Council SER on December 19, 2025, submitted its advice on the draft national ordinance amending Book 7, Title 10 of the Civil Code to Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Read more

Prime Minister Mercelina Provides Update On Developments Regarding The Us And Venezuela

Philipsburg -- The Honorable Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, has expressed deep concern for St. Maarteners and visitors currently abroad, particularly those in the United States and Europe, as regional aviation disruptions continue to affect travel to and from the island. Special attention is being given to students expec Read more

Dozens Killed, 100 Injured In Fire At Swiss Ski Resort Bar

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland--Around 40 people were killed and 115 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, officials said on Thursday.

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