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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 17 May 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 18 May 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F              

Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:39 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 05 to 10 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Generally fair weather will prevail across the local region Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 16th May 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 17th May 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 05 to 11 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region Read more

Lewis Moves To Address Heat Issues At Ruby Labega School

Acting Minister of ECYS Lyndon Lewis (second from right) met with the administration of Ruby Labega School and members of the WITU on Wednesday.

PHILIPSBURG--In an effort to address pressing issues affecting Ruby Labega School, Acting Minister responsible for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS), Read more

Ex-Cbcs President In Court On Charges Of Fraud, Money-Laundering And Bribery

Emsley Tromp

 ~ Lengthy prison sentence sought ~

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG--In a court appearance in Curaao on Tuesday, Emsley Tromp, former President of the Central Bank of Curaao and St. Maarten (CBCS), defended himself against allegations of fraud stemming from his involvement in the Curaao Fashion Group (CFG). Tromp emphasised that he has meticulously maintained a separation between his roles, establishing what he described as Chinese walls to ensure ethical integrity.

Tromp is a suspect in the Hercules case Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 15th May 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 16th May 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Mostly fair.

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

Sunset Today: 6:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 05 to 11 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to dominate the weather pattern across the region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 14th May 2024 @ 11:45 LST (15:45 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 15th May 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with light haze. Isolated showers are possible overnight.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system dominates, maintaining stable conditions and light to gentle winds across the region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Monday 13th May 2024 @ 11:45 LST (15:45 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 14th May 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with light haze.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:37 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Tuesday midday: East to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system dominates, maintaining stable conditions and generally gentle winds across the region Read more

Film Director Joel Ayuk: I Like To Think IVe Opened Doors For Film-Making In St. Martin

Joel Ayuk (right) with Nigerian actor Enyinne Nwigwe who plays policeman husband Mike in the film with their respective Best Screenplay and Best Male Actor awards at the Cameroon International Film Festival.

 

By Robert Luckock

MARIGOT--Joel Ayuk, director, writer and producer of the well-received domestic violence drama Chokehold, is set to depart for the 77th Cannes Film Festival in France, the most prestigious of all the film festivals, joining an array of international film directors, judges, revered actors and A-list celebrities.

The full-length movie Chokehold was filmed entirely in St Read more

Carnival Restructuring Policy Released In National Gazette

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Justice, under the guidance of former Minister Anna Richardson, has published a new policy aimed at restructuring St. Maarten Carnival.

As stated in the recent publication of the National Gazette, the decision followed in response to a number of challenges currently facing the annual event, including inconsistent management structures, financial instability, under-representation of local culture, safety concerns and the need for better integration of technological advancements Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday 10th May 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 11th May 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with light haze and isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 6:37 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:41 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: 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 maintain light to gentle winds during this forecast period Read more

Justice Minister Lewis Sends Justice Workers Back To Work

Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis.

 

PHILIPSBURG--To address pressing issues within Sint Maartens justice system, Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis has undertaken steps to rectify employee suspensions and combat staff shortages Read more

Fte De La Victoire Commemorated On May 8 At Collectivit Memorial

Scene from the Fte de la Victoire celebration in the Hotel de la Collectivit garden on May 8. (Collectivit photos)

 

MARIGOT--State representative Sous Prfet Fabien Ss and Vice Presidents Bernadette Davis and Michel Petit joined the Territorial Police, Gendarmes and war veterans to celebrate Fte de la Victoire on Wednes Read more

Governor Ajamu Baly Has Not Yet Sent Unsigned National Decrees To The King

PHILISPBURG--Governor Ajamu Baly has not yet forwarded the two unsigned National Decrees for candidate Ministers Raeyhon Peterson and Christophe Emmanuel to the Kingdom Council of Ministers in The Hague for annulment, as required by Article 21 of the Regulations for the Governor of St. Maarten. The Daily Herald has learned that this ste Read more

A HEAVY RAINFALL  ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6AM THURSDAY 9th MAY 2024  WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered rain-showers and isolated thunderstorms. Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F Sunset Today: 6:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:42 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday midday: East to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 05 to 12 mph. SYNOPSIS: Moist and unstable conditions persist as a trough continues to affect the island Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 7th May 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 8th May 2024WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:42 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Wednesday midday: Northeast to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 11 mph.SYNOPSIS: The atmosphere remains moist and slightly unstable today Read more

Mercelina: Szv Will Collapse If Sustainable Health Care Financial System Not Developed

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina

 

PHILIPSBURG--New Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina says the Social and Health Insurances SZV will collapse if a sustainable hea Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 6 May 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 7 May 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon: Partly cloudy with light haze and brief local showers possible.

Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F              

Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:35 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:42 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 11 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Varying concentrations of Saharan dust are expected across the region today Read more

Carnival 2024 Wraps Up Challenging Year

~ Carnival 2025 scheduled from April 21 to May 5 ~

PHILIPSBURG--After a year filled with unprecedented challenges, St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) has closed the 53rd edition of Carnival.

Despite facing various obstacles, the SCDF expressed gratitude for being able to reach the finish line, with SCDF President Edwardo Radjouki saying in a press release on Sunday, This can never happen again, this is not who we are.

Reflecting on a Carnival that looked and felt different from previous years, Radjouki referred to the division of Carnival people by one individual to please that individuals personal feelings Read more

Desiree Winkel holding the St. Maarten flag at the summit of Mera Peak in the Himalayas. Via Winkels Instagram.

 

KATHMANDU, Nepal--Readers of our Special Editions and sport aficionados all over St. Maarten will be familiar with Desiree Winkels seven-summit project. Currently in Nepal, where she travelled to conquer another two summits, both over 6,000 metres high, Winkel has experienced extreme highs and lows within a few short days Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 3rd May 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 4th May 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:34 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:44 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 06 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Instability and moisture associated with a multi-layered trough will cause cloudiness, isolated showers and possible thunderstorms across the region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday 2nd May 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd May 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:34 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:44 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: The atmosphere is moist and generally stable Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 01 May 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:33 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:45 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 17 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Instability and moisture associated with a shear axis will cause cloudiness and showers during this forecast period Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 29 April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 30 April 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 76F

Sunset Today: 6:33 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:46 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph, and possible higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS: 

Moisture associated with a low-level trough will account for periods of cloudiness and isolated showers across the local region Read more

President Of Parliament Continues Courtesy Visits

From left: Parliament Secretary General Garrick Richardson; President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams with TWO local team members Leona Romeo and Tjandra Lake.

PHILIPSBURG--President of Parliament, Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams is continuing her courtesy introductory visits Read more