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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 28th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 29th January 2026

WEATHER:
This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy.
Tonight, through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F       Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:05 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.

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

SYNOPSIS:
A series of low-level troughs will affect the area Read more

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Of Former Mp Frans Richardson

THE HAGUE/PHILIPSBURG--The Supreme Court of the Netherlands (Hoge Raad) on Tuesday rejected the cassation appeal of former Member of Parliament Frans Richardson to part of the so-called Aquamarine II case verdict, definitively upholding his conviction for participating in government contracts while holding parliamentary oversight respon Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 27th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 28th January 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:04 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 26th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 27th January 2026WEATHER:Today: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers likely.Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:04 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain stable conditions and gentle to moderate winds Read more

Oranje School Celebrates 175 Years With Bell Ringing Ceremony

Education Minister Melissa Gumbs rings the bel

PHILIPSBURG--Oranje School marked its 175th Anniversary on January 21, 2026, with a historic celebration that included a commemorative bell ringing ceremony symbolizing each year of the schools service and educational excellence.

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Mps Roseburg, Jansen-Webster Take Part In Gender Based Violence Conf.

URSM MPs Sjamira Roseburg (left) and Veronica Jansen-Webster (righ Read more

Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Featured In Diplomat Magazine

Featured article in Diplomat Magazine

THE HAGUE--The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of St Maarten was featured in the December 2025 edition of Diplomat Magazine, represented by Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, who appeared in the publications Diplomat VIP section.

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Lewis Raises Alarm Over Evictions And Demolitions On Pond Island

MP Lewis stands in front of one of the demolished structures.

POND ISLAND--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 23rd January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 24th January 2026A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:02 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 17 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture and instability will cause cloudy periods and showers across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 21st January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd January 2026 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Partly cloudy and breezy, with scattered showers.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday midday: Northeast to east, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 18 mph and occasional gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will maintain breezy and gusty conditions and support occasional but brisk trade-wind showers today Read more

St. Maarten Is Caribbean Destination Of The Year, Grisha Caribbean Tourism Minister Of The Year

Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (Photo Background Credit: Only On SXM)

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten/Saint Martin has been named Caribbean Destination of the Year at the 12th annual Caribbean Travel Awards.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 21st January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd January 2026 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Partly cloudy and breezy, with scattered showers.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday midday: Northeast to east, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 18 mph and occasional gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will maintain breezy and gusty conditions and support occasional but brisk trade-wind showers today Read more

Ministers Back Legal Aid For Patients Under Involuntary Mental Health Care

Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling (left) and VSA Minister Richinel Brug holding the Memorandum of Understanding signed in support of mental health patients rights.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling and Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 21 January 2026A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              
Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 14 to 22 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Persistent pockets of moisture moving across the region will cause periodic, brief showers Read more

Sandy Ground Bridge Blocked Until Further Notice After Night Of Violence

Prfet Cyrille Le Vly attempts to calm down the crowd in Sandy Ground as President Louis Mussington (right) looks on. (Robert Luckock photo)

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, 19 January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 20 January 2026A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              
Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze at 10 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Pockets of moisture moving across the local region will cause periodic, brief showers Read more

Arrindell Bids Farewell To Baseball Icon Hamilton Hammy Richardson

Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell signing the condolence book.

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell represented the people and the Government of Read more

Minister Brug Relocates Vsa Cabinet Outside Govt. Administration Building

The new location of the Cabinet of VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richinel Brug has relocated his Cabinet o Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 16th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 17th January 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:58 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts overnight.SYNOPSIS: A stable and drying atmosphere will restrict daytime showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 15th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 16th January 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Partly cloudy and occasionally breezy with isolated showers.Friday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:56 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: East-northeast to southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will support stable weather conditions and generate gentle to moderate winds Read more

Minister Brug Releases 3Rd Youth Mental Health Video On Bullying, Online Harm

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug has released the third video in the Ministrys youth mental health awareness series, focusing on bullying and online exploitation, with particular attention to harm occurring in digital spaces.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 14 January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 15 January 2026

WEATHER:   This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly breezy with light haze and brief showers possible.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 5:56 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:    This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:    A light concentration of Saharan dust is affecting air quality across the local region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 13 January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 14 January 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              
Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:56 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will limit the chance for showers Read more

Refurbishing Work To Bring Abattoir Up To Standard Is Now Completed

Inspection in progress with officials at the abattoir.

HOPE ESTATE--The Collectivit announced completion of work to the Saint Martin abattoir located in Mill Run, Hope Estate.

The work, which involved refurbishing the existing building and fitting it out, as well as training staff, has enabled the technical facility to be brought back into service after several years of techni Read more