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DATE ISSUED: Friday, 30 May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 31 May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, becoming cloudy at times with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:44 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Patches of low-level clouds moving in the easterly wind flow may produce brief showers Read more

Theo Heyliger May Be Ordered To Pay Millions In Port Interference Lawsuit

An artist design of what the Harbour Point Village would have looked like. (Photo courtesy Facebook page of Luis Goia)

PHILIPSBURG--Theo Heyliger is facing having to pay potential compensation in the millions after an interim verdict from the Court of First Instance on Tuesday, which confirmed a 2023 ruling that held the former i Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 28th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 29th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with light haze and brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high pressure ridge will maintain mostly gentle winds across the region Read more

Six Parties Sign Intent To Form Coalition With Jennifer Geerlings-Simons As President

Coaltion partners at signing ceremony on Tuesday.

 

PARAMARIBO, Suriname--Suriname is getting its first female president. The entire country seemed glued to its television sets Tuesday night, to watch leaders from the NDP, ABOP, NPS, A20, PL and BEP put their signatures under a declaration of intent to form a coalition for the 2025-2030 Government.

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 27th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 28th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy. Light showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to Easterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Generally stable conditions will prevail Read more

Winair And Stb Launch Strategic Partnership To Boost Regional Travel

WINAIR CEO Hans van de Velde and TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) and Windward Islands Airways International (WIRead more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 26th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 27th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly to east northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 16 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Pockets of moisture along with unstable conditions will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers across the region Read more

Suriname Elections: President SantokhiS Vhp Toe-To-Toe With Ndp Candidate Geerlings-Simons

Workers at a polling station.

By Marvin Hokstam

PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- As election results in Suriname were trickling in on election day, May 25, 2025, United Reformed Party VHP of sitting president Chandrikapersad Santokhi and National Democratic Party (NDP) of deceased former president Desi Bouterse appear slated to win the National Assembly (DNA) Read more

Cbcs Symposium Focuses On Improving St. MaartenS Stats

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs and TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten at the forum.

PHILIPSBURG--The Central Bank of Curaao and St Read more

Teatt Ministry To Review Economic, Social Impact Of Soul Beach Festival

The TEATT Ministry will be conducting a review to assess the economic and social impact of the recently-concluded Soul Beach Music Festival. In photo: TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (centre) with Cedric the entertainer (right) and Soul Beach Festival Productions CEO Mark Adkins (left).

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) will be conducting a review to assess the economic and social impact of the recently-concluded Soul Beach Music Festival, which made a highly anticipated return to St Read more

Minister Gumbs Claims Vromi Was "Not Fully Aware" Of Civil Works Permit Requirements

VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs in the House of Parliament on Friday 

~ Court ruling underscores need for legal clarity as misclassification of permits continues  

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, May 23rd, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) May 24th, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a few brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region Read more

Govt. To Act On Youth Mental Health Crisis, Brug Alludes To School Plans And Legal Fixes

VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Richinel Brug has outlined steps government will take to address the growing mental health challenges among youth in St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 22nd May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Drifting pockets of moisture will increase the probability of showers as they traverse the region Read more

St. Maarten, Bvi Talk Trade, Tourism, Agriculture And Financial Services

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (eighth left) and members of the BVI and St. Maarten delegations.

 

SIMPSON BAY--Strengthening cooperation in maritime trade, tourism, agriculture and financial services topped the agenda as Prime Minister of St. Maarten Dr. Luc Mercelina and Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Dr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) May 22, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Generally fair to partly cloudyTonight through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeast to easterly with light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Stable atmospheric conditions will limit significant precipitation this afternoon Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) May 21, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to east southeast with a light to gentle breeze of 05 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: As drier air mass moves into the region, significant precipitation will be limited Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 19 May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 20 May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 5 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region Read more

Keenan Benjamin Receives Support From Police Union For Educational Trip

Keenan Benjamin (left) receiving the financial donation from the police union NAPB.

PHILIPSBURG--The board of police union NAPB St. Maarten has presented a monetary donation to Keenan Benjamin, the son of the late police officer Gamali Benji Benjamin, in support of his upcoming Read more

DATE ISSUED: Saturday, 17th May 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Sunday evening (18:00 LST) 18th May 2025 FLOOD ADVISORY EXTENDED TO 12PM SUNDAY, MAY 18TH 2025 WEATHER:  Tonight through Sunday evening: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Forecast High:29C / 84F                    Forecast Low:23C / 73F Sunset Today:6:39 P.M.                        Sunrise Tomorrow:5:38 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: Tonight through Sunday evening: Northeasterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 15 mph and higher gusts in or near showers. SYNOPSIS:   A multi-layered trough will maintain moist and unstable conditions across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 16th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 17th May 2025 FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 12PM SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025!WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Generally cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Cloudy to overcast with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:39 P.M.              Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: An approaching upper-level trough is the dominant feature of this forecast period Read more

Dutch Government Likely To Exempt Caribbean Flights From Air Tax Hike

THE HAGUE--The Dutch government is likely to exempt flights to and from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom from the planned increase in air passenger tax scheduled for 2027. State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Ferenc Zsolt Szab gave a positive recommendation to a motion filed by far-right Party for Freedom PVV Member of Parliament Peter van Haasen calling for such an exemption. A formal Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 15th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 16th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through tonight: Variably cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Friday morning through midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relatively dry and stable conditions will persist until tomorrow morning Read more

Civil Servants To Get 8% Vacation Pay And 2% Retroactive Increase This Year

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs addressed concerns regarding the vacation pay and retroactive indexation for civil servants during the live Council of Ministers press briefing on Wednesday.

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