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DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 31, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) Aug 1, 2023

WEATHER:    

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

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 07 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

Moisture and instability associated with a weak tropical wave will continue to affect the region today Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, July 28, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) July 29, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Saturday morning: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. 

Remainder of Saturday: Partly cloudy, breezy, and hazy with brief local showers possible. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:48 P.M Read more

Dp Lashes Back At BrisonS Disgraceful Assault On Senior Politician, Former Pm

DP leader MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

PHILIPSBURG--A disgraceful assault on one of St. Maartens senior politicians and former prime minister was one of ways the Democratic Party (DP) described what it ca Read more

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More Than Thirty-Five Trained, Certified As Cert Members

Fire Chief Clive Richardson (center left) and Prime Minister Jacobs (center right) flanked by CERT certified graduates.

PHILIPSBURG--The more than thirty-five persons, who were trained as part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification programme, have received their certification.

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday, July 27, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) July 28, 2023

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A dominant Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain easterly winds across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) July 27, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate gentle to moderate winds Read more

Sarah Wants To Know Status Of CountryS Bid For Caricom Assoc. Membership

MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

~ Given that Curaao, Martinique approved ~

 PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams wants to know the status of St Read more

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Ronald Halman Appointed St MaartenS Rep. On Trust Fund Steering Committee

PHILIPSBURG--Former Country Manager of Orco Bank in St. Maarten Ronald Halman has been appointed as St. Maarten's representative on the Trust Fund Steering Committee.His appointment became effective as of July 1, 2023. 

Halman replaces former Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs, who resigned as the St. Maarten Representative on the Trust Fund Steering Committee effective June 1, 2023 Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) July 26, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and possible thunderstorms.  

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:49 P.M Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 24, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 25, 2023 

WEATHER: 

This afternoon: Partly cloudy and breezy. 

Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming occasionally cloudy with isolated showers. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:50 P.M Read more

Youth Entrepreneurs Visit Atlanta With Islandpreneur

St. Maarten youth entrepreneurs and videographer Julia Grigg at Creative Media Industries Institute at Georgia State University with director and award-winning film-maker Jeasy Segal.

PHILIPSBURG--The winners of the National Youth Pitch Competition Upcycl and young entrepreneur Giomara Olivacce embarked on an enriching journey to Atlanta, Georgia, participating in the inaugural Islandpreneur Summer Entrepreneurial Exchange (ISEE) programme.

Representing Milton Peters College, Isaiah Peterson, Jael Jong a Lock and Kymora Reed, and winner of the International Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (2021) spent a week in Atlanta learning about its entrepreneurial ecosystem, meeting with founders and investors, and exploring the uniqueness of Atlanta through a variety of curated attractions.

Atlanta boasts more than 40 innovation hubs and houses global giants like Delta, Coca-Cola and BitPay Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, July 21, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) July 22, 2023

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a brief shower possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East northeasterly to east southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain light to gentle winds across the region Read more

Fire safety exercise.

BONAIRE--After passing the Boatmaster three training courses in Bonaire, agents of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee KMar and the Dutch Caribbean Police Force KPCN can work as skippers of the new patrol vessel that is expected to be launched in October.

During the eight-day training course, participants learned to operate the vessel, how to fight fires and general theory Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) July 20, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy, breezy, and hazy. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:47 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeast to east with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A tight pressure gradient will account for brisk winds Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) July 19, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy with a brief local shower possible. 

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             

Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

Sunset Today: 6:51 P.M Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 17, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 18, 2023 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 32C / 87F             

Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:51 P.M Read more

Delegation Will Visit Canada To Observe How Bilingualism Is Implemented There

The Evelina Halley troupe marches past the dignitaries. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington used his Bastille Day speech to talk on a number of subjects, ranging from education, construction projects, renovation of churches, a relief road from Galisbay to La Savane and a Read more

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Sustainable Elderly Care Covered In Conference Held On Bonaire

Attendees at the Elderly Care Conference.

 BONAIRE--A mini-conference on sustainable elderly care took place in Bonaire on June 29 covering topics on quality of care, prevention and collaboration between partners in the care supply chain.

The event was organised by Fringe/Kennemerhart and Health and Youth Caribbean Netherlands ZJCN.

Almost all the organisations involved with elderly care were present and took part in various working groups Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, July 14, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) July 15, 2023

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

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

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:45 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation Read more

First Winair Flight To Curaao And Aruba With New Atr-500

The ATR-500, adorned in WINAIRs livery, boasts a brand-new interior with 48 comfortable leather seats.

SIMPSON BAY--Today, July 14, WINAIR performs its inaugural flight to Curaao and Aruba utilizing the airlines new ATR-500 series aircraft. Management of WIRead more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, July 13, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) July 14, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:45 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 16 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A combination of drier air and Saharan dust moving across region is predicted to limit significant shower activity Read more

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

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) July 13, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through tonight:Cloudy, breezy, slightly hazy, and isolated showers with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. 

Thursday morning through midday: Partly cloudy, breezy, and hazy with brief showers possible.  

Forecast High: 31C / 87F             Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M Read more

Extension Of Water Supply Agreement Signed Between Vsa And Seven Seas Water Group

From left: Seven Seas Water Group Lead Project Engineer Lester Bryan and Managing Director Franklyn Richards, with VSA Minister Omar Ottley.

 ~ GEBE saving $400,000 annually ~

 PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley in collaboration with GEBE N.V Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 10, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 11, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, breezy, and hazy with brief local showers possible. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:43 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 18 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A tight surface pressaure gradient will account for brisk winds across the region Read more