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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 31st July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 1st August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: An increase in both moisture levels and wind speeds will support isolated showers and breezy conditions Read more

Mp Ottley: Prime MinisterS Remarks Distract From Double Taxation And Unmet Gebe Relief

Member of Parliament Omar Ottley, representing United Peoples (UP) party.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley is calling on Prime Minister Dr Read more

Mercelina Calls For Caribbean Unity As Resembid Marks Six Years Of Impact

Prime Minister Mercelina (centre) raises a toast with (left) Nicolas Chenet and (right) Fabian McKinnon.

PHILIPSBURG--In a message that resonated with clarity and conviction, St. Maartens Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina opened the Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity programme RESEMBID Capstone Day with a call for Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 30 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 31 July 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible.
Tonight through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:   This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 6 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:   A surge of moisture is expected to produce brief isolated showers across the local region, mainly during the overnight and morning hours Read more

Governor Launches Planning For 2025 Constitutional Symposium

Part of the St. Maarten delegation at the Round Table Conference in 2009. (front left to right) former Governor of St. Maarten, drs. Eugene Holiday in his capacity as advisor, current President of Parliament and then Commissioner Sarah Wescot-Williams, past advisor Dennis Richardson and then Commissioner the late Roy Marlin.

 
PHILIPSBURG--His Excellency Ajamu Baly, Governor of St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 29 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 30 July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with light haze and a brief shower possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-southeasterly to east-northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively drier and more stable atmosphere accompanied by light concentrations of Saharan Dust will limit the chance for showers today Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 28, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 29, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy, becoming slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east-southeast with light to moderate breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A drier airmass moving into the region will suppress significant rainfall Read more

Vital, Vulnerable And Vanishing: Mangroves Are Declining Rapidly

Bird-watching cabin at Little Bay Pond, which is surrounded by mangroves. This natural habitat is under threat from upcoming development, including a restaurant and entertainment venue built into the pond and walkways cutting through the remaining mangroves.

PHILIPSBURG--With World Mangrove Day this past Saturday, July 26, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) is sounding the alarm: mangrovesnatures coastal guardiansare under serious threat across the region.

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 25th July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 26th July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relative low moisture levels and weak instability will support stable weather conditions today Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 24 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 25 July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Showers will remain restricted, due to a dry and stable atmosphere across the region Read more

Non-Compliant Taxi And Bus Licences Face Revocation, Says Teatt Minister

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) will revoke all taxi and bus licences that fail to comply with existing regulations and confirmation requirements, Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten announced on Wednesday during the Council of Ministers press briefing.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 24 July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze at 12 to 18 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Pockets of moisture associated with a weak tropical wave may cause brief showers across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 22nd July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, breezy and hazy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 17 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Despite a relatively stable atmosphere, patches of moisture may cause isolated showers as they move across the region Read more

Mp Lacroes: Lng In Shipping Is Critical For Our Economy, Health

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes of the United Peoples (UP) party is calling for greater public understanding and support for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the shipping industry, saying it offers a crucial opportunity for St. Maarten to improve air quality, protect public health, and modernise its ec Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 21st July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy, breezy and hazy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moisture trailing a weak low level trough may cause isolated showers across the local area Read more

Mp York Warns Of Silent Storm At Nv Gebe, Questions Transparency

~ Modernisation plans remain undisclosed to public ~

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Darryl York of National Alliance (NA) is publicly voicing concern about what he describes as a silent storm brewing at utility company NV GEBE Read more

Mp Roseburg Debuts Honour Card In Recognition Of All Justice Workers

The Honour card: front (pictured above) and back (below)

PHILIPSBURG--As part of Justice Week celebrations, Member of Parliament (MP) and Chairlady of the Justice Committee, Sjamira Roseburg, has launched the Honour Card a symbolic and practical show of appreciation for those serving in St. Maartens justice sector.

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, 18 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 19 July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Generally fair weather will prevail across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 17 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 18 July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with light haze and isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture from a recent tropical wave that affected the local area may cause periods of cloudiness and isolated showers Read more

Minister Brug, Wyccf Reps Visit Wataki Clinic

Minister Richinel Brug (left) with Wataki Clinic developer Dr. Pierre Sainte-Luce (right).

MARIGOT--St. Maartens Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug Read more

Collectivit, Port Authority Release Protocols For Vessel Management In Hurricane Season

From top left: Port Director Albric Ellis, Port Supervisory Board Member Daniel Arnel, Collectivit President Louis Mussington, Major Risk Management Head Mlodie Illidge-Jenkins, and Charg de Mission for regional and international relations Michel Zapata. (Robert Luckock photo)

 

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 16th July 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 17th July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 08 to 16 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will account for isolated showers across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 15th July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 16th July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeasterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with an approaching tropical wave will cause cloudy periods and showers, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

Deal With Jetblue Could Cost Bonaire $12 Million

Inaugural landing

KRALENDIJK--Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) is facing some scrutiny after it was revealed that the organisation made financial promises to airlines to attract new routes to the island without first having secured funding to back those deals.

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