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DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 10th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 11th April 2025

WEATHER: This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: Available moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere and weak instability will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers Read more

Misclassification Of Civil Works Permits Still Practice Under Present Government

PHILIPSBURG--The misclassification of Civil Works permits as Building Permits in the National Gazette continues under the leadership of Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice Gumbs, who represents Party for Progress (PFP) Read more

Ernestine Freedom Celebrates 100Th Birthday And A Remarkable Rich Life

Ernestine Freedom

 

MARIGOT--Ernestine Octavie Gumbs-Freedom celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, a remarkable milestone that few can achieve in todays modern world.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 9th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 10th April 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8AM APRIL 10, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with a gentle breeze. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will support a light to moderate breeze across the area Read more

Inaugural Dame Ruby Bute Short Story Contest To Be Held

ECYS Minister Melissa Gumbs (left) with Rohith Mahtani of Klass Electronics.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has announced the pr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 8th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 9th April 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Variably cloudy. There is a low chance of showers.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will continue to dominate conditions across the area Read more

Former Mp Brison Accused Of Taking Bribes To Promote Tourist Levy And Cryptocurrency

PHILIPSBURG--Former Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison has been indicted on bribery charges stemming from his tenure in the countrys highest legislative body from June 2018 to February 2024.

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, 7 April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 8 April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Although conditions are expected to remain fairly stable, pockets of moisture associated may cause brief showers across the local region Read more

Governor Baly with management of CBS (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek).

Governor Baly with director of DNB (De Nederlandse Bank) Klaas Knot.

Governor Baly with State Secretary of Justitie en Veiligheid Ingrid Coenradie.

Governor Baly with Minister Plenipotentiary of St. Maarten Gracita Arrindell.

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Dutch Representation Allocates 88K Euros To Four Local Groups

From left: SMDF Managing Director Makhicia Brooks, Dutch Representative in Philipsburg Eelco Boomsma and SMDFs Program Development Manager Melanie Choisy.

 

~ SMDF appointed grant manager ~

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), through the support of the Representation of the Netherlands in Aruba, Curaao and St. Maarten VNACS in the Ministry o Read more

Rmr WarnsSt. Maarten Over Budget Delay

THE HAGUE--The Kingdom Council of Ministers RMR has issued a stern warning to the government of St. Maarten, urging them to present a finalised 2025 national budget approved by Parliament by April 30. A formal letter of reprimand will be sent to Prime Minister Luc Mercelina. 

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Mp Ottley Questions Vromi Minister Gumbs On Proposed Landfill Entry Fee

VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs revealed a billboard at the entrance of the landfill on Monday, saying It will take all of us, referring to the clean-up of the main dump.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

Higher Education Law Unanimously Passed, Gumbs Calls For Sustainability In Education

From left: Department Education Head Sidonia Lacorbiniere-Hodge; President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams; Minister ECYS Melissa D. Gumbs and Policy Advisor in Cabinet, Erin Ellis.

 

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament on Thursday unanimously passed the National Ordinance containing Rules on Higher Education and Research Read more

Court Upholds Gumbs Stop Order On Excavation For West Vue Hotel

PHILIPSBURG--The Court has upheld the stop order imposed on NLGY Development by Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice Gumbs for the unauthorised excavation of a cliff in Cupecoy. NLGY plans to build a nineteen-storey, two-tower condo hotel The West Vue with a three-level underground gara Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 3rd April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 4th April 2025 A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Mostly fair and breezy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low:  23C / 73FSunset Today: 6:26 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to strong breeze of 15 to 25 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will maintain moderate to fresh winds and higher gusts this forecast period Read more

Casinos Owe Combined Total Approx. 17M In Unpaid Fees

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten in Parliament on Wednesday.

PHILIPSBURG--Casinos in St. Maarten owe a combined total of seventeen million Caribbean guiders in fees, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Read more

2K Relocation Allowance, Loan Forgiveness Among Ways To Attract Students, Professionals Back Home

~ PM outlines incentive package ~

PHILIPSBURG--In a bid to combat brain drain and attract more professionals and students back to St. Maarten, Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina announced a number of incentives aimed at bringing them back to contribute to the countrys development.

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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