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DATE ISSUED: Thursday, August 31, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) September 01, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and few brief showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:58 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East southeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 06 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to produce light to gentle winds across the region Read more

12 Business, Vending Licences Issued And 23 Loan Applications Submitted During Sedp Programme

Sitting (from left): CoESL founder Dr. Marcia Brandon and Pearl Hendrickson. Standing (from left): Ann Marlin-Evans and Avril Isaac.

PHILIPSBURG--Twelve business and vending licences were issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Business License Department through an expedited procedure for participants in the small and medium enterprise (SME) Entrepreneurship Development Programme (SERead more

Update: Voters To Go To Polls January 11, 2024

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs (left) and Justice Minister Anna Richardson (right) during Wednesdays live Council of Ministers press briefing.

 

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Pm: Moving Up Fbe Exams Deadline Puts Unnecessary Pressure On Teachers, Students

PHILIPSBURG--Moving up the deadline for the Foundation Based Education (FBE) Exit Examinations can put unnecessary and undue pressure on students, teachers and parents, Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday when asked about the drastic change in the dates for the 2023-2024 FBE exams.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) August 31, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and a brief shower possible. 

Forecast High: 33C / 92F             Forecast Low: 29C / 84F 

Sunset Today: 6:28 P.M.      Read more

Toastmasters Raise Awareness About The ClubS Education Goals

From left: Cheryl Dangleben-York, Maria Eduardo, Minister of Education Rodolphe Samuel, Melissa Harrison Grinuva, Valeska Laurant.

CAY HILL--Caribbean Pearls Toastmasters took part in Nagicos second annual Health, Sport and Cultural Expo, held at Raoul Illidge Sports Center on August 26. It was a first for the Toastmasters Club and Read more

Voters To Go To The Polls Jan. 11, 2024

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has announced that the 2024 Parliamentary elections will be held on January 11, 2024. Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) August 30, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:58 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 06 to 13 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

Weak instability and lingering moisture may cause a few brief showers across the region Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Monday, August 28, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) August 29, 2023 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 33C / 92F             

Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

   

Sunset Today: 6:30 P.M Read more

Winair Congratulates Saba Airport On 60Th Anniversary

Sabas airport in 1963. (Captain George Greaux Sr.s archive picture)

SIMPSON BAY--Sabas iconic Juancho E. Irausquin Airport celebrated its sixtieth anniversary on Friday. This historic milestone marks six decades of a strong and enduring relationship between WINAIR and the people of Saba, stated management of Windward Islands Airways International WINAIR, con-gratulating Saba on the airports accomplishments.

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Govt. Honours Greaux For Outstanding Contributions To Corporate Governance

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs (centre right) stands next to Georges Greaux (centre left) flanked by the Minister of TEATT (second left), Minister of VROMI (fifth left), Minister of ECYS (fourth right), the Minister of VSA (fifth right) and members of WIRead more

Annual Health, Sport And Culture Expo Draws Impressive Attendance

A child getting a quick lesson in the game of croquet.

 

CAY HILL--The Ministry of Sport and Culture in partnership with NAGICO Insurances hosted the second Annual Health, Sport and Culture EXPO at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex on Saturday, August 26.

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, August 25, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) August 26, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Generally cloudy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 92F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

  

Sunset Today: 6:32 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.  

  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A loose surface pressure gradient will continue to produce light winds across the region Read more

Dutch Caribbean Students Welcomed In Amsterdam

St. Maarten student Armani France (right), Minister Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus (second from right), Councillor of the District City Centre Lotte Terwel (centre) and two Bonaire students at the City Hall in Amsterdam Thursday. (Suzanne Koelega photos)

AMSTERDAM--The Municipality Amsterdam on Thursday yet again welcomed the group of new students from the Dutch Caribbean to the city Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, August 24, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) August 25, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, and a brief local shower possible. 

Forecast High: 33C / 92F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:33 P.M.    & Read more

Pm Sees Hike In Radio Interview Cost At Election Time As Extortionary Behaviour

PM Silveria Jacobs in Parliament last Thursday.

PHILIPSBURG--The increase in fees for interviews on radio stations during election time is seen by Prime Minister Silveria JacobsRead more

Sarah: Pm Sends Knee-Jerk Reaction Letter On Hiring Locals At Govt-Owned Companies

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) leader Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams says she has been reliably informed that government has sent a letter to all government-owned entities regarding their employment policie Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) August 24, 2023 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

   

Sunset Today: 6:33 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:56 A.M.   

   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Light and variable breeze of 01 to 07 mph, becoming calm at times. 

  

SYNOPSIS:   

A combination of daytime heating and available moisture embedded within light winds could trigger local showers Read more

Brison Proposes Max Closing Time Nightclubs/Bars 5:00Am, Restaurants 1:00Pm, Supermarkets 10Pm

MP Rolando Brison making his presentation in Parliament on Monday last week.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison has tabled a draft l Read more

MARIGOT:--- Una madre y un hijo fueron baleados hoy por dos personas que fueron a su casa de Rambaud alrededor del medioda del martes.  Los tiradores supuestamente estaban en un motor cuando dispararon a la madre y al hijo.  La Gendarmera ha confirmado que se dispararon varios disparos en el rea de Peak Pardis alrededor del medioda. Las dos vctimas han sido transportadas al Hospital Louis Constant Fleming para recibir tratamiento.  Se ha abierto una investigacin que est llevando a cabo el  SRD Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) August 23, 2023 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

   

Sunset Today: 6:34 P.M Read more

...ESTA ES LA LTIMA ADVERTENCIA...

Cicln Post-Tropical Gert Advertencia Nmero 13

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL062023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

1100 AM AST martes 22 de agosto de 2023

RESUMEN DE LAS 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...17.4N 59.7O

ALREDEDOR DE 230 MI...370 KM ESE DE LAS ISLAS DE SOTAVENTO DEL NORTE

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...30 MPH...45 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...ONO O 290 GRADOS A 5 MPH...7 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...1008 MB...29.77 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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No hay vigilancias ni avisos costeros en efecto.

DISCUSIN Y PERSPECTIVAS

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A las 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), el centro del Cicln Post-Tropical Gert estaba localizado cerca de la latitud 17.4 Norte, longitud 59.7 Oeste Read more

...Gert Becomes A Post-Tropical Remnant Low...

...THIS IS THE FINAL ADVISORY...

Post-Tropical Cyclone Gert Advisory Number 13

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062023

1100 AM AST Tue Aug 22 2023

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...17.4N 59.7W

ABOUT 230 MI...370 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Gert was located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 59.7 West Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, August 21, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) August 22, 2023 

A FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms. 

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             

Forecast Low: 25C / 77F 

Sunset Today: 6:35 P.M Read more