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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 2nd April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd April 2025  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE   WEATHER:   This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with brisk showers.Forecast High:30C / 86F                        Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today:6:26 P.M.                            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:Today through Thursday midday: East to northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts. SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will maintain moderate to fresh winds, which are forecast to strengthen overnight Read more

Coci Welcomes Finance MinisterS Initiative To Combat Tariffs Impact

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) said on Tuesday that it welcomes what it referred to as the proactive initiative by Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs towards forming a dedicated task force to assess and mitigate the impact of the pending US tariffs on global trade.

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, April 01st, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) April 02nd, 2025  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:  This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:26 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:6:06 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts. SYNOPSIS:   A strong Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain brisk winds and hazardous sea conditions across the region Read more

Video Series On Suicide Prevention Launched

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (centre) with parties involved in the initiative.

PHILIPSBURG--The counselling degree programme at Grace Hill Bible University, St. Maarten Campus, teamed up with the Department of Communications, Victorious Living, and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA to launch a video series Read more

Curtains Close On Naf. As Minister Gumbs Launches The Birth Of The Caribbean Guilder

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs performed the symbolic and official exchange from NAf to the Cg to bring the very first Caribbean guilder into circulation at the CBCS St Maarten office on Monday. Looking on is CBCS President Richard Doo Read more

Pm Meets With Dutch Defence Minister To Strengthen Kingdom Security Cooperation

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, Ruben Brekelmans, St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, the Prime Ministers Chief of Staff Stuart Johnson and Carol Voges, director of the Minister Plenipotentiarys cabinet.

THE HAGUE--Prime Minister Dr Read more

Smart 2025 Welcome Party Off To A Lively Start At Simpson Bay Resort And Marina

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (left) with St. Maarten Tourism Bureau Director May-Ling Chun (right) at the SMART opening party. (Robert Luckock photo)

SIMPSON BAY--Cocktails, canaps and entertainment were the order of the evening at the welcome party for the seventeenth edition of the St. Maarten/St. Martin Annual Re Read more

A New Naval Base And Coast Guard Radar On The Horizon For St. Maarten

In casual mode, from left: St. Maarten President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling, VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs, and ECYS Minster Melissa Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--A new naval base that will take over from the temporary facilities in Point Blanche and installation of a Coast Guard radar for 24/7 monitoring of maritime traffic are part of new developments to bolster safety and security in St Read more

Smdf, 4C Launch LetS Act Prog. To Strengthen Local Arts Community

Representatives of the St. Maarten Development Fund, Foresee Foundation and Lets ACT Program participants at the Lets ACT Launch event.

~ More than NAf. 500K to support cultural groups ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Lets ACT Programme, funded by the Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie (FCP), will soon boost the arts and cultural sectors of St. Maarten.

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Island Gems Supports Seniors With Stove And Ceiling Fans

From left: Island Gem Ludmilla de Weever, Marva van Heyningen Malcolm Cooper of the Sint Maarten Senior Citizens Recreational Foundation, Island Gems Jody Rosen, Varsha Punjabi, Alita Singh and Milva Hoeve with the donated items. In background: Seniors wait to get their regular bingo started at the centre.

 

HOPE ESTATE--The Island Gems Charity Foundation continues its mission of giving back to the community with a donation to the Sint Maarten Senior Citizens Recreational Foundation in Hope Estate Read more