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A.T. Illidge Road Reopened-Dutch Quarter Moves Closer To Upgraded Sewage System

DUTCH QUARTER, Sint Maarten — One week ahead of schedule, the public is able to drive the complete length of A.T. Illidge Road once again. Following a 4-week long closure, which diverted traffic through Middle Region, the Ministry of VROMI is proud to announce the completion of planned works as part of the larger Dutch Quarter Sewage Project.

The project included cutting and excavation works of road pavement and trenches, demolishing part of the road, demolishing and removing the old pump pit 2, backfilling demolished pump pit 2, installing sewerage pits and sewerage pipes as well as sewerage pressure lines, update electrical, water and fiber utilities, backfill and compact trenches and pits, and installing road pavement and sidewalks.

In the coming weeks a few enhancements will be made including the installation of mirrors and speed bumps Read more

Both Halves Of The Island To Establish Mou On Agriculture, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten The administrations of both halves of the island are committed to establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Agriculture, Fisheries, and Animal Husbandry that will facilitate synchronization of policies, and enhance relationships while facilitating partnerships.

This was agreed upon when Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Marten met last week with Vice President of the Collectivity of St Read more

Arrindell Released, Up Wants Reform Of ProsecutorS Office

 PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) Party Member of Parliament (MP) Akeem Arrindell was released from custody on Friday, one day after his arrest as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected vote-buying during the January 11 Parliamentary elections. The Daily Herald understands that he remains a suspect.

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DATE ISSUED: Monday 5th August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 6th August 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Hot, hazy and breezy. Brief showers are likely.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:53 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A gradual decrease in the concentration of Saharan dust brings an improvement in air quality and visibility overnight Read more

Statement From The Minister Of Justice On Dutch Quarter Incident

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In the early hours of Monday morning Dutch Quarter experienced a riot involving a group of young men, causing significant disruption and posing a threat to community safety. The incident is currently under investigation.

The Honorable Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis, has confirmed that his ministry is taking this matter very seriously and is committed to maintaining peace and order in all neighborhoods.

Law enforcement agencies are working diligently to investigate the root causes of the riot and bring those responsible to justice.

Minister Lewis has issued a stern message to the young men involved, emphasizing that violence and destruction are never the answer and urging them to reflect on the consequences of their actions.

Minister Lewis highlighted the importance of seeking peaceful and constructive ways to express frustrations and grievances.

In acknowledging the deeper societal issues that may contribute to such incidents, Minister Lewis affirmed the government’s commitment to engaging with community leaders, social workers, and other stakeholders to find long-term solutions.

The goal is to create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued, and where opportunities for growth and development are accessible to all.

Minister Lewis sympathized with those affected by the events and assured the residents of the Dutch Quarter that efforts are being made to restore normalcy and safety to the area as quickly as possible.

Minister Lewis called for unity and cooperation, stressing the importance of building a community based on mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration Read more

Vsa Minister Initiates Investigation Into Overseas Medical Treatment

Jansen-Webster with a patient.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Veronica Jansen-Webster has initiated what was referred to as a preliminary investigation into the overseas medical treatment for St Maarten patients.

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Lewis Announces Air Conditioning Units For Four Elementary Schools

PHILPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Minister of Education, Mr. Lyndon Lewis, has announced the purchase of air conditioning units for four elementary schools in St. Maarten. This significant step underscores Minister Lewiss commitment to fulfilling his promises to both the schools and their union, ensuring that the well-being of students and educators remains a top priority.

The four schools are Martin Luther King Jr School, Dr Read more

Ursm Condemns Baseless Allegations Made By Mp Omar Ottley

Philipsburg The Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) firmly denounces the recent unfounded statements made by Member of Parliament Omar Ottley on the floor of Parliament Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Friday 2nd August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd August 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:52 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: The atmosphere over the region is gradually drying out and stabilizing Read more

Akeem Arrindell Arrested In Vote-Buying Investigation

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Akeem Arrindell was arrested on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected vote-buying during the January 11, 2024, Parliamentary elections.

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 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 01st August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 02nd August 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Generally cloudy with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will cause cloudy skies, isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms across the region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 31st July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 1st August 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Generally cloudy with scattered rain-showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 17 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: A tropical wave brings showery conditions across the area Read more

Les Fruits De Mer Launches Island-Wide Education Project

Les Fruits de Mer Association has announced the Island of Discovery project which funds class visits to Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House, boosting education about local nature, heritage and culture. Story on page .

GRAND CASE--The all-volunteer Les Fruits de Mer Association is thrilled to announce the launch of Island of Discovery, a new project that will boost education about local nature, heritage and culture.

The project will reach thousands of students on both sides of the island in the coming year Read more

Heyliger-Marten Wants Nv Gebe To Introduce Special Tariff For Seniors

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten

 PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten wa Read more

Chris Calls For Amnesty To Address Stateless Children

MP Christophe Emmanuel.

 

PHILIPSBURG--In response to what he says is the growing number of stateless children in St. Maarten, Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanuel is calling on the Minister of Justice to look into a comprehensive amnesty programme that would grant permanent residency to all children born to foreign parents i Read more

Grisha Wants Gebe To Introduce Special Tariff For All Seniors

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, wants GEBE to establish a special discounted electricity tariff for the islands senior citizens aged 60 and above.

Dubbed Tariff 60, the Minister has asked the utility company to review the current system in which some seniors benefit from reduced rates while others do not Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 30th July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 31st July 2024WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Hot, humid and slightly hazy. Brief showers are likely.
Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers and likely thunderstorms.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 5 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Hot and humid conditions persist Read more

Great Salt Pond (Flood) Pump Fixed

SUCKERGARDEN, Sint Maarten — The Ministry of VROMI is proud to announce that one of the two flood pumps, used to manage water levels in the Great Salt Pond has been fixed. On initiative of Division VROMI Yard, headed by Head Contract Manager- Special Assignment VROMI – Yard Ms. Lia Dania, together with Mr. Marvin Brown diesel mechanic VROMI Yard and the contractor Corporan Truck & Mechanical Services N.V. a team has been busy, working to repair one of the two pumps.

The level of the Great Salt Pond was managed by using a smaller pump, which wasnt designed to accommodate this purpose Read more

Prime Minister And Officials Hail Breakthrough In Legal Helpdesk Initiative

Philipsburg — The Honorable Prime Minister Mr. Luc Mercelina, Minister of VSA Mrs. Veronica Jansen-Webster, and Member of Parliament Ms. Sjamira Roseburg convened to discuss the remarkable progress of the legal helpdesk initiative championed by MP Roseburg. “This initiative is making tremendous strides,” Prime Minister Mercelina stated Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Monday, 29 July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 30 July 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: This afternoon through Tuesday morning: Partly cloudy with light haze and brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 5 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Patches of moisture moving across the local area may cause brief local showers from time to time Read more

Gumbs Presents Usm With Books To Mark WatheyS 98Th Birthday

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs presenting Claude: A Portrait of Power by Fabian Badejo to USM President Dr. Antonio Carmona Bez.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs presented University of St Read more

Grisha Holds Talks With Edf On Net Metering

Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, Grisha Heyliger-Marten (centre) accompanied by Pierre-Yves Gillot, Chef de Service des Iles du Nord (second left) and Otmar Read more

St. Martin/St. Barths To Be Represented At Miss France Pageant By Sasha Bique

Sasha Bique (centre) is crowned Miss Saint-Martin/Saint-Barthlemy by Miss France 2023 Indira Ampiot (left) as Miss Saint Martin/Saint Barthlemy 2022 Ins Tessier (right) looks on at Grand Case Beach Club Saturday night. (Robert Luckock photos)

GRAND CASE--Sasha Bique, candidate number seven, was crowned Miss Saint Martin/Saint Barthelemy 2024 by Miss France 2023 Indira Ampiot at the Read more

Grisha Holds Talks With Edf On Net Metering

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, recently held exploratory talks with lectricit de France (EDF), the utility company that provides electricity to the northern half of the island.

The discussions centered around net metering, the structure of EDF, current production demand/capacity for the North, interconnection standards, and the impact on feeding solar energy into the grid.

Other topics discussed included net metering rates and compensation structure for excess energy generation, inspection for system compliance, and the permit issuance process, said the minister.

EDF has implemented net metering in territories such as Guadeloupe and Martinique Read more