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Jacobs Apologised That Damaged Booths Not Yet Repaired, I Take Responsibility

Some of the damaged booths.

PHILIPSBURG--The second tender to repair the damaged booths in Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village failed, and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs apologised that the repairs were not done in time for this year's Carnival and says she takes responsibility that the destroyed booths were not at Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday 11th March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 12th March 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 8PM TONIGHT

WEATHER:

This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy.

Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:23 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A generally stable and drying atmosphere is suppressing precipitation Read more

Winair Launches Flights To Martinique With Connecting Service To Dominica

WINAIRs inaugural flight to Martinique is set for April 1, 2024.

SIMPSON BAY--St. Maartens national carrier WINAIR, a prominent regional airline, is bolstering its network with the introduction of direct flights to Martinique. Commencing April 1, travellers can benefit from connections between Martinique (FDF), St Read more

Maingrette Wants Humanitarian Consideration For Undocumented Haitians, Writes Minister

MP Kevin Maingrette.

PHILIPSBURG--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Kevin Maingrette has written to caretaker Minister of Justice Anna Richardson on what he referred to as pressing concerns of the Haitian community in St Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 8th March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 9th March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely, favoring the night period.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 6:21 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph Read more

Sundial School Staff Enjoy 7Th Annual Retreat At Royal Palm

Sundial School staff went on their 7th annual retreat with their School Coach on Friday, March 1, 2024.

The Retreat started after the passing of Hurricane Irma to facilitate teachers and staff of Sundial School strengthening interpersonal connections. The yearly activity is highly anticipated and facilitated by the School Coach who plans and organizes this annual event.

The Retreat this year remained on island. Staff were hosted by the Royal Palm Beach Hotel in Simpson Bay in the Porte Cochere Room Read more

Gebe Looking Into Leasing Mobile Engine Capacity To Cover Shortfall In Electricity

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs (standing) and GEBE representatives Troy Washington and Dennis Richardson with members of the PMs cabinet and the Council of Ministers Secretariat during Thursdays meeting.

PHILIPSBURG--Utilities company GEBE was reviewing the possibility of leasing additional mobile engine capacity to cover the short Read more

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Record Number Of Tourists In Bonaire

February statistics

KRALENDIJK--Bonaire announced a milestone: preliminary results show that the island welcomed a record number of 17,218 stay-over guests last month.

February last year, the total was 16,136 and in pre-pandemic 2019 it was 13,700. This is an increase of 6.7% from 2023 and substantial growth of 25% from 2019 to 2024.

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 7 March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 8 March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a brief shower possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: East-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 9 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The distance of the Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain mostly gentle winds during this forecast period Read more

Schedules Perused Before Issuing Permit For Concert During Carnival

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on Wednesday briefly commented on the issuing of a permit for the hosting of concert activities dur Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 6 March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 7 March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with brief passing showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 9 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 5th March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 6th March 2024

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6:00 AM

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 06TH

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeasterly to east southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 11 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A weakened Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain light to gentle winds across the region Read more

Renovation Of Simpson Bay Court Completed Through Sponsored Labour

Pictured at the Simpson Bay Court are (from left) Limitless Infrastructures Managing Director Jordan Halley and Operations Manager Marlon Halley, VROMI Head of Infrastructure Charlon Pompier, Simpson Bay Foundation Representative Brigitte Halley and Policy Advisor Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, 4 March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 5 March 2024

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a brief shower possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:28 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly to easterly gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A relatively stable atmosphere and low moisture levels will restrict precipitation during this forecast period Read more

Dutch Military Assist Bonaire With Oil Spill

The clean-up continues.

KRALENDIJK--A group of about fifteen military troops have been on Bonaire since last Wednesday to speed up the clearing of oil residue from the coastline, acting Island Governor Reynolds Nolly Oleana announced during a press conference.

Caft: Use The Momentum To Make The Economy More Resilient

Oranjestad The economy of Aruba is growing in a prosperous way. The public finances are showing a positive image as well. It is important that Aruba uses its current financial position to structurally put its government finances in order and make the economy more resilient. In this regard a prudent budgetary policy remains as important as ever, considering the high interest expenses. Structural reforms in the social security and the labor market ensure greater resilience.

Debt reduction

The budget for 2024 was adopted on time and it amply meets the central budget standard of a surplus of at least 1 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the year 2024 as well as multi-annually Read more

Scdf President: Government Puts Carnival In Danger By Issuing Permits To Competing Event

Edwardo Radjouki

PHILIPSBURG--Caretaker Minister of Justice Anna Richardson has informed the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) that a permit has been granted to a third party for hosting concert activities during the peak of the Carnival season.

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Sunday Chat March 3, 2024 Live Starting @ 8:00Pm

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Chris Believes Report Recommending Return Of Unused Per Diem Biased

MP Christophe Emmanuel

PHILIPSBURG--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanuel says the General Audit Chamber report which recommended that ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) return unused per diem (daily allowance) is biased.

Dont just paint the Parliament and the ministers as the bad crop when everything we do concerning government monies is regulated, said Emmanuel.

He made the remarks during an interview with Lady Grace on PJD2 radio on Thursday Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 29 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 1 March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:31 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Generally fair weather conditions will prevail across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 28th February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 29th February 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and a few brief showers.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:31 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Lingering moisture and instability will cause a few isolated showers across the region Read more

Police Uphold Pay Or Stay Rule For Offenders During Heineken Regatta

PHILIPSBURG--On the day before the 44th Heineken Regatta, St. Maarten Police Force KPSM is urging the public to prioritise safety and adherence to regulations during the festivities. Recognised as a vibrant gathering that unites locals and visitors, the Regatta is also accompanied by instances of excessive drinking, drug use and other unlawful activities, police noted.

In collaboration with the Prosecutors Office, KPSM underscores the significance of upholding the law and safeguarding public welfare throughout the event Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 27 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 28 February 2024

SAHARAN DUST REMAINS ACROSS THE REGION

WEATHER:

This afternoon: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers.

Tonight through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:32 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 13 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Moisture and instability associated with a frontal system will cause isolated showers during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 26th February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 27th February 2024

PLUME OF SAHARAN DUST PERSISTS

WEATHER:

This afternoon and evening: Hazy with isolated showers.

Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy. Isolated showers are likely.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:33 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Tuesday midday: East to northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 10 mph; becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A plume of Saharan dust is affecting the region Read more