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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 05 December 2023

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6, 2023

WEATHER:    

This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible.

Forecast High: 31 C / 88F              Foreca Read more

Climb Wins Bid For Educational Programme, Exams For Inmates

The results of the tender process were unveiled by Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (second from left) in a meeting attended by Acting Director of the prison and house of detention Henrietta Doran (second from right), alongside Yadira Boston and Delroy Pierre representing CLIMB.

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Creative Leadershi Read more

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Usp President Cecil Nicholas Officially Announces His Candidacy

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The USP established in 2014 has been a contender in every election since it was established, winning 2 seats in every election held since, with 3 seats being the highest awarded to the party in the 2016 election campaign.

Nicholas a founder and first president of the US Party first ran in 2016 at the bottom of the list as candidate number 19. In this upcoming election, he is running as the number 2 candidate behind his new leader Mrs Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday 4th December 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 5th December 2023 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT 

WEATHER:  

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Local showers are possible. 

Forecast High: 31 C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.    

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 15 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A stable atmosphere will limit significant shower activity Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Philipsburg - The management of Postal Services St. Maarten (PSS N.V.) is pleased to announce that the total voting cards received from the civil registry for the upcoming January 11, 2024, election have arrived, today Monday, December 4, 2023, at 10:04 am.
The total amount received was 19,479, this count will be verified within, and will thereafter be disseminated starting Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

This is a crucial step in facilitating the voting populations p Read more

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Astronaut Nicole Stott Brings Fusion Of Art And Science To La Samanna

Astronaut Nicole Stott (left) with Cristina Korp at Belmond La Samanna.

MARIGOT--Belmond La Samanna Hotel was honoured to host astronaut Nicole Stott November 28-30, where she brought a fascinating and unique insight to her experience of working at the National Aeronautical Space Agency (NASA), and her two flight missions to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2009 and 2011.

Government officials, stakeholders and invited guests at the inauguration of St. Maarten Tourism Bureaus new offices.

PHILIPSBURG--Government officials, tourism stakeholders, locals and visitors gathered on Frontstreet Friday evening to witness the inauguration of St. Maarten Tourism Bureaus (STBs) new offices in the St. Joseph Building.

The event also served as the platform for the unveiling of the destination's eagerly awaited logo a vibrant emblem that signifies a renewed commitment to promoting the island's unique charm, it was stated in a STB press release issued Sunday evening.

Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Arthur Lambriex, alongside Tourism Director May-Ling Chun and the building owners, Luis Gioia and Angel Gioia, unveiled the new office and logo, marking a pivotal milestone for STB.

Lambriex praised the opening of the new state-of-the-art tourism office as a major milestone for the St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  On the memorable evening of Friday, December 1st, government officials, tourism stakeholders, locals, and visitors gathered on Front Street to witness the grand inauguration of the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) new offices located in the St. Joseph Building. The event, brimming with festivity and significance, also served as the platform for the unveiling of the destination's eagerly awaited logo a vibrant emblem that signifies a renewed commitment to promoting the island's unique charm.

The Honorable Minister of Tourism, Arthur Labriex, alongside Tourism Director May-Ling Chun and the building owners, Luis Gioia and Angel Gioia, unveiled the new office and logo, marking a pivotal milestone for STB Read more

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Sunday Chat December 03, 2023

SUNDAY CHAT December 03, 2023

The post SUNDAY CHAT December 03, 2023 appeared first on 721news.com | Sint Maarten News | SXM News.

Sxmgov Radio 107.9 Fm Back On The Air.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- SXMGOV Radio 107.9 FM, the official government radio station of Sint Maarten, is back on the air. The technical issue was addressed by station partner C3 on resolved on Saturday.

On Friday, radio listeners were informed that the station is off the air due to a transmission error at the antenna site.

Maurice Lake, Head of the Department of Communication (DCOMM), extended his sincere apologies to the people of Sint Maarten for the temporary inconvenience and assured them at that time that every effort was being made to resolve the issue promptly.

Government information and program could still have been accessed via DCOMMs internet stream, which can be accessed at www.sintmaartengov.org Read more

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Sxmgov Radio 107.9Fm Temporarily Off Air Due To Transmission Error.

PHILIPSBURG:---  SXMGOV Radio 107.9FM, the official government radio station of Sint Maarten, regrets to inform its listeners that the station is currently off the air due to a transmission error at the antenna site. The technical issue is currently being addressed by our partners at C3, and we anticipate that 107.9FM will be back on air by the weekend.

Maurice Lake, Head of the Department of Communication, extends his sincere apologies to the people of Sint Maarten for the temporary inconvenience and assures the general public that every effort is being made to resolve the issue promptly.

In the meantime, we encourage our valued listeners to continue enjoying SXMGOV Radio 107.9FM's programming via our internet stream, which can be accessed at www.sintmaartengov.org Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, 01 December 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 02 December 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief local showers possible.

Forecast High: 31 C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:28 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS: 

A tight surface pressure gradient will maintain brisk winds across the region Read more

We Can Change Tomorrow, By Investing Today In The Safety Of Women & Girls

Peridot Foundation states: We are truly excited to welcome Mrs. Tomaro Pilgrim our guest speaker and her spouse Mr. Osrick Pelgrim to our shores.

Together with Ms. Zoya Hyman, psychologist, this years domestic violence awareness program will be a must event to attend. United Nations theme for 2023: UNITE! INVEST TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & GIRLS is a call for action

Our program will be held at the Los SanFernandos event hall, located at the airport boulevard road#29 in Simpsonbay next to the Republic bank Read more

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Pfp: Upholding Electoral Integrity And Fair Play In Sint Maarten Elections Is Critical

PHILIPSBURG – The Party for Progress (PFP) raised serious concerns about the continued disregard for the election and campaign guidelines issued by the Minister of Justice on Sint Maarten. This issue not only questions the integrity of the electoral process but also poses safety risks.

People have reached out to us, including candidates on other parties, regarding the placement of billboards and flags too close to or even in the roundabouts, PFP Deputy Leader Marvio Cooks states Read more

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Up Party: Where Are The 1,000 Homes?

Dear Editor,

In a country where affordable housing is a pressing issue, the failure to deliver on such a crucial commitment demands scrutiny and explanation. There is a necessity to underscore the actuality of the unfulfilled promise of 1,000 homes made by the United Peoples Party (UP) in the 2019 election season.

The reality is stark: not a single home has been built despite the UP Party’s unequivocal pledge Read more

Solicitor-General Requests 17-Month Sentence On First Day Of Frans RichardsonS Appeal Trial

The LEA building in Philipsburg.

PHILIPSBURG--Considering it proven that Frans Richardson (55) accepted bribes totalling US $94,800 and abused his position as a Member of Parliament (MP), the solicitor-general on Thursday asked the panel of three appellate judges to sentence the former leader of United St Read more

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Marvio Cooks Calls Out Shameless Campaigning

Marvio Cooks

PHILIPSBURG--Party for Progress (PFP) candidate and deputy leader Marvio Cooks brings attention to the shameless campaigning being done using student athletes.

Pfp Calls On Candidates To Fix Illegally Placed Billboards

A political billboard in a roundabout.

PHILIPSBURG--The Party for Progress (PFP) on Thursday raised serious concerns about the continued disregard for the election and campaign guidelines issued by the minister of justice on St. Maarten.

Busy 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Comes To An End. We Must Be Thankful Says Richardson.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season officially comes to an end on Thursday, November 30th.

There were 20 named storms, of which seven (7) became hurricanes, and of those three (3) became major hurricanes (Category 3+ on the Saffir-Simpson Scale). An average season has 14 named storms; seven hurricanes; and three major hurricanes.

There was no storm activity between July 26 and August 19. From August 20 until October 6, the vast number of storms formed starting with Emily all the way down to Philippe.
Bret and Cindy both formed in mid-June.
Hurricane Lee was the seasons only Category 5 hurricane who achieved such a status in the open ocean east of the Leeward Islands.

In late October, Category 1 Hurricane Tammy, was another system that barely missed the Leeward Islands Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 30th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 01st December 2023

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
Drifting pockets of moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere may cause a few showers across the local area Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Independent suspended Member of Parliament Claudius Buncamper's conviction was upheld by the Appeals court on Thursday morning in the Ruby case. The criminal case was handled by the Prosecutor's Office since December 2021 when a guilty verdict was rendered by the Court of First Instance.

The NOW party deputy leader was suspended from Parliament and was replaced by MP Channel Brownbill formerly of the United St Read more

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Witness Says Frans Got Large Commission For Btp Building But Also Other Former Politicians

The Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP) building in Cannegieter Street.

~ Including $200k in political contributions to Ohndhae ~

PHILIPSBURG--Two witnesses testified under oath in open court on Wednesday as part of former Member of Parliament (MP) Frans Richardsons appeal of his 2021 conviction for bribery and abuse of position in the so-called Aquamarine II investigation Read more

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~Congratulates bureau staff for execution ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The crucial role that MP Roland Brison played in securing funding through a Naf 5 million budget amendment that he initiated is further highlighted as a significant milestone in the revitalization of St. Maarten's tourism industry with the opening of the new headquarters of the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau on December 1, 2023. A new national brand will be unveiled in conjunction with the inauguration.

MP Brisons groundbreaking amendment in the 2023 budget, never before done for the tourism sector, earmarked over 5 million guilders for capital expenditures and investments, emphasizing the need for rejuvenation in the tourism sector Read more

Wicsu-Psu Engages In Productive Meeting With Coast Guard Management On Function Book.

Willemstad, Curacao:---  Windward Islands Public Service Union (WICSU-PSU) recently convened meetings on November 27 and 28, 2023, in Curacao with the Coast Guard transition team and Human Resource Manager, Mr. Berenos, along with his team. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the function book of the Coast Guard, addressing long-standing concerns raised by union members.

In attendance were representatives from various unions, including SEPPA Aruba, STRAF, ACOM, ABVO, and SAP Read more