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Residents Angered By Blocked Beach Access At Anse Des Sables

President Louis Mussington (right) and Albert Blake (second right) look at the fence at Anse des Sables Residences, Sandy Ground, that was partly open on Saturday, as Cdrick Andr (left) talks to inhabitants. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Inhabitants of Sandy Ground have demanded a fence that has closed off beach acce Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, 19 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 20 January 2024 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 29C / 84F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F 

Sunset Today: 5:59 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 18 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A strong Atlantic high-pressure system will continue to generate brisk winds across the region Read more

Notice To Reclaim Impounded And Confiscated Scooters

The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) wishes to inform the public that, as part of our commitment to ensuring road safety and combating crime, several scooters have been impounded and confiscated in recent operations over the lasts months. The impoundments were a result of non-compliance with technical requirements for public road use or the absence of necessary documentation from riders or lacking the necessary documentation

Some of the scooters are currently held at the police station in Philipsburg, having been confiscations in connection with being reported stolen or involved in criminal activities.

KPSM is appealing to the rightful owners of these scooters to come forward and reclaim their vehicles Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 18 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 19 January 2024 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 29C / 84F              

Forecast Low: 23C / 73F 

Sunset Today: 5:59 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Patches of moisture associated with a low-level trough approaching the local region will account for periods of cloudiness and isolated showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 17th January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (16:00 LST) January 18th, 2024

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT

WEATHER:    

This Afternoon, through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times and breezy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 5:58 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon, through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 12 to 18 mph, with occasional higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS: 

A strong high-pressure system will maintain breezy conditions across the region Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

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

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 17, 2024 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

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

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

Sunset Today: 5:57 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A tight pressure gradient will account for brisk winds Read more

Still Going Strong

Dorcille Barry Mitchell from Saint James celebrated her 106th birthday at home on Monday surrounded by family. She received many visitors and well-wishers during the day, including President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington, to celebrate this amazing milestone.

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DATE ISSUED: Monday 15th January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 16th January 2024 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy. 

This evening through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers. 

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

Sunset Today: 5:57 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible during showers. 

SYNOPSIS:   

The high-pressure system dominates and maintains a relatively stable atmosphere across the region Read more

Theo Ordered To Report To Prison Tomorrow To Serve His Sentence

PHILIPSBURG--Former high-ranking politician Theo Heyliger (53) has been ordered to report to the Point Blanche prison tomorrow, Monday, to begin serving his five-year sentence for accepting bribes and money-laundering.

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Ursm, Dp, Pfp Y Now Forman Gobierno Nuevo

Ursm, Dp, Pfp, Now Ink Coalition Agreement To Form New Govt.

From left: NOW leader Christophe Emmanuel, DP leader Sarah Wescot-Williams, URSM leader Dr. Luc Mercelina and PFP leader Melissa Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--The Unified Resilient St Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, January 12, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) January 13, 2024 

WEATHER:  
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief showers.  

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

Sunset Today:5:55 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow:6:47 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 16 mph. 

SYNOPSIS: 

A more stable atmosphere with reduced shower activity can be expected as a shearline and associated moisture move further south of the region Read more

Na Maintains Position As Biggest Party In Elections

National Alliance (NA) was the biggest party, according to the preliminary results of yesterdays parliamentary election, earning 3,468 votes. Coming in second was United Peoples (UP) party with 2,837 votes, followed by Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URead more

Ursm Leader Votes

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Na Leader Votes

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Now Leader Votes

Usp Leader Votes

United St. Maarten Party (US Party) leader Pamela Gordon-Carty and members of her family on election day.

Up Leader Votes

Before casting his ballot around 10:20am at the Simpson Bay Community Center, United Peoples (UP) Party leader Rolando Brison said he was excited to exercise his democratic right to vote.

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Dp Leader Votes

Democratic Party President Achken Roberto Richardson, along with a delegation of two dozen DP members, demonstrated their unwavering support for party leader Sarah Wescot Williams as she exercised her civic duty by casting her Read more

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Ece Leader Votes

Pfp Leader Votes

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VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) January 12, 2024 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... 

WEATHER:  
This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with isolated showers. 

Friday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible. 

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

Sunset Today:5:54 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow:6:47 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 16 mph. 

SYNOPSIS: 

Unstable conditions are expected to support cloudy periods and isolated showers through tonight Read more

Men In Blue Do Cry

Dear editor,

While the NA/UPP coalition members in government are busy presenting their report card to the electorate, while pretending to be excellent, our country is in a state where our national security is at risk.

The Law Enforcement Council of Sint Maarten outlined in its last report dated November 2023 that the situation within the St Read more

Regional Police Support Bolsters Security Measures On Voting Day

On Election Day, these 24 police officers from Curaao, Aruba and Bonaire will assist police on St. Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG--In response to an official plea from St. Maarten Police Force KPSM, a significant reinforcement was inaugurated today at the Government Administration Building. Minister of Justice Anna Richardson presided over a ceremony welcoming twenty-four additional police officers from Curaao, Aruba and Bonaire.

During the ceremony, Inspector and Police spokesman Ethelwoldus Josepha disclosed that ten officers arrived from Curaao, another ten from Aruba, and four officers from Bonaire, collectively constituting a well-coordinated team.

The collaborative initiative is designed to augment the capabilities of the local police force on Thursday, January 11, 2024, addressing the imperative need for enhanced safety and security measures in the community.

Expressing appreciation for the swift approvals from her ministerial counterparts in Aruba, Curaao, and Bonaire, Minister Richardson emphasised the significance of solidarity among law enforcement agencies Read more

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