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Minister Shares Key Findings From Pwas Investigation Report

~ Commits to action ~

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs shared the outcomes of an independent investigation into operational and incident matters at Prins Willem Alexander School (PWAS) with the staff of the school on Wednesday.

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Grisha: Soul Beach Draws 2,500 Visitors, Generates $3 Million In Economic Activity

A scene from one of the Soul Beach concerts at the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village in late May.

PHILIPSBURG--The 2025 Soul Beach Music Festival drew approximately 2,500 visitors to St. Maarten and generated an estimated minimum of US $3 million in local economic activity, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 4th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 5th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 15 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain a gentle to moderate breeze and limit precipitation during this forecast period Read more

Irion Introduces Initiative Law For Tiered Profit Tax, Investment In Jobs, Training

Ardwell Irion

 

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Ardwell Irion has formally submitted an initiative law to the Parliament of St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 3rd June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 4th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to Easterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 15 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will continue to dominate overall conditions Read more

PHILIPSBURG--The final results of two comprehensive studies into the lifestyles and motor skills of children in St. Maarten was presented by Stichting Expertisecentrum Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs (EGO) Foundation representatives to a broad cross-section of persons working in public education and the school sector, at the Government Building, Philipsburg, on Monday.

Among the around 30 attendees present, prominent names included Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel S.J Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 2nd June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd June 2025 A DUST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6AM TUESDAY 3RD JUNE WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally hazy and breezy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: High concentrations of Saharan dust will dominate conditions for the next 18 24 hours, reducing both visibility and air quality across the region Read more

Aviation Veteran Michael Cleaver Tackles His Biggest Challenge Yet

Airport technology plays a crucial role in passenger safety and experience, Cleaver says.

~ A CEOs ground-up approach to transforming PJIA ~

By Jacqueline Hooftman

SIMPSON BAY--From starting at American Airlines as a baggage handler at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico with a Bachelors degree in business administration in hand to now running St. Maartens national airport, Michael Cleavers forty-year career in aviation has come full circle Read more