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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 25th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 26th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Mostly fair, breezy and slightly hazy.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Mostly fair, breezy and slightly hazy. Brief isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Light concentrations of Saharan dust will persist and reduce both visibility and air quality Read more

2025 Budget Passed After Intense Three-Day Debate

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs responding to questions, while PM Dr. Luc Mercelina and Gumbs support staff look on.

 

~ Record 15 motions, two amendments tabled ~

PHILIPSBURG--After three days of sometimes intense debate and two marathon sessions, the Parliament of St Read more

Pm Davis Warns Civil Servants

Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis greets supporters. Photo credit Torrell Glinton.

 

NASSAU, The Bahamas--Addressing hundreds of Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters on Monday night, Prime Minister (PM) Philip Brave Davis said his administration has more work to do before the next election and

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 24 June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 25 June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: A plume of Saharan dust hovering over the region will continue to reduce visibility and air quality through this forecast period Read more

York Questions Why Gebe Boss Roggendorf Spoke To Foreign Press Before Local Media

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Darryl York questioned why GEBEs new temporary manager and incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Thomas Roggendorf had granted an interview to USA TODAY, but has yet to engag Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 23 June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 24 June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Showers will remain restricted, due to a dry and stable atmosphere across the region Read more

Silent March Against Violence In Bonaire

Some of the participants

KRALENDIJK--In response to the increasing gun violence and the recent murder of a 15-year-old boy, a silent march was held in Bonaire on June 19. A large group of islanders walked silently to send a collective signal.

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Minister Brug Submits Proposal To Raise Funeral Aid To Ser For Advice

VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

 

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug on Tuesday, June 18, submitted a request to the Social Economic Council SER for advice on a draft national decree aimed at increasing funeral assistance to a maximum of Cg Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 20th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 21st June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy, breezy and slightly hazy.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeast to East, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 18 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: Light concentrations of Saharan dust will persist and affect both visibility and air quality across the region Read more

Mp Kotai Urges Teatt To Address St. MaartenS Digital Invisibility

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Viren Kotai called on the minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) to take action to correct St. Maartens exclusion from international dig Read more

Lacroes Warns Of No-Confidence Motion If Govt. Fails To Move Country Forward

Francisco Lacroes

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on Thursday issued a strong warning that he will be the one to bring a motion of no-confidence if the government does not sufficiently move the country forward.

If I, Francisco Alberto Lacroes, an elected member of this Parliament, believe that this government is not willing and able to bring this country forward, then it is in my right to bring a motion of disapproval or a motion of no-confidence the same way I have praised all ministers when they did something good, Lacroes said during the start of the public plenary discussions on the draft 2025 budget.

He outlined the process for such a motion Read more

Pm Says Case Of Distressed Father In Viral Video 'Has Been Addressed'

The Daily Herald bumped into the distressed father Bolo Arrindell on Thursday.

PM says case of distressed father

in viral video 'has been addressed'

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina said on Thursday that the case involving a distressed father who appeared in a viral video sitting on a mattress with his Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 19th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 20th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy, breezy and slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeast to East, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Light concentrations of Saharan dust will reduce visibility and air quality across the region Read more

Mp Doran: Minister Should Clarify Mixed Messages On Dividend Withholding Tax

Member of Parliament Egbert Doran

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert Doran is urging the Minister of Finance to provide clarity on the proposed dividend withholding tax, which is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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Pm Mercelina Vows No Tolerance For Attempts To Destabilise Govt.

PM Dr. Luc Mercelina

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina on Wednesday firmly rejected any efforts to dismantle the current governing coalition, stating that his government remains united and committed to the people of St Read more

Mp Lewis Calls For Urgent Action After Viral Video Of Grieving Father

A screen grab from the viral video of the grieving father and his child.

PHILIPSBURG--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis is calling for immediate attention, transparency, and accountability foll Read more

Pm On Mould Issue: Process Is Not Only Planned, It Has Already Begun

Government Administration Building

 

PHILIPSBURG--Government is actively carrying out an environmental action plan to address mould in the Government Administration Building, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament last week.

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DATE ISSUED: Monday 16th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 17th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with haze. Isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to east northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Weak instability and moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere may cause isolated showers during this forecast period Read more

New Mental Health Facility Will Be Located In St. JohnS

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (sixth left) with the delegation at the site.

~ Brug and delegation visit site ~

ST. JOHNS--The new mental health facility for St Marten will be located in St Johns at a property already owned by Mental Health Foundation (MHF).

Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug was joined by a delegation of stakeholders in St Read more

Minister Plenipotentiary: Dutch Safety Board Expertise Vital Source Of Knowledge To Tap Into

Chief of Staff Cabinet Minister Plenipotentiary Carol Voges (second left), Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell (third left), and members of the Dutch Safety Board.

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Edf Lays Bare Energy Concerns With Stakeholders At Collectivit Meeting

Meeting in progress on EDFs energy crisis situation.

MARIGOT--The Collectivit represented by First Vice-President Alain Richardson convened a meeting on Friday, June 13, with Prfet Cyrille Le Vly, Director of Electricit de France (EDF) Archipel Guadeloupe, Marie-Line Bassette, and their respective teams, as well as representatives Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 13th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 14th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy. Brief isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeast to Easterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Generally stable, and relatively dry conditions will persist alongside a gentle to moderate breeze, during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 12 June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 13 June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with light haze and a brief shower possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: The concentration of Saharan dust affecting the local region is expected to gradually decrease throughout the forecast period Read more

Teatt Minister Defends Soul Beach, Mps Claim SheS Being Thrown Under The Bus

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-MartenRead more