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Pfp Calls On Candidates To Fix Illegally Placed Billboards

A political billboard in a roundabout.

PHILIPSBURG--The Party for Progress (PFP) on Thursday raised serious concerns about the continued disregard for the election and campaign guidelines issued by the minister of justice on St. Maarten.

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 30th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 01st December 2023

WEATHER:

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

Forecast High: 32C / 90F                 Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
Drifting pockets of moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere may cause a few showers across the local area Read more

Witness Says Frans Got Large Commission For Btp Building But Also Other Former Politicians

The Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP) building in Cannegieter Street.

~ Including $200k in political contributions to Ohndhae ~

PHILIPSBURG--Two witnesses testified under oath in open court on Wednesday as part of former Member of Parliament (MP) Frans Richardsons appeal of his 2021 conviction for bribery and abuse of position in the so-called Aquamarine II investigation Read more

St. Maarten Not Ready For Pre-Academic Year, Minister Samuel Says It Will Not Be Mandatory

From left: Sint Maarten's Deputy Minister Plenipotentiary Richard Panneflek (Who signed on behalf of St. Maarten Education Minister Rodolphe Samue), Curaao Education Minister Sithree van Heydoorn, Aruban Minister Endy Croes and Netherlands Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf welcomed the new structure of the Strategic Education Alliance (SEA) on November 6.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel said on Wednesday that the pre-academic year will not be mandatory for students on St Read more

Info Session For National Career Fair Thursday At Govt. Building

PHILIPSBURG--Minister Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus and his cabinet have reached out to the Council of Ministers and the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) regarding one of their economic outreach activities that has the potential of contributing to De Nationale Carrirebeurs (National Career Fair). 

  Violenus personally initiated constructive discussions with the Dutch company Memory Group, the main company for the National Career Fair that promotes Working in the Caribbean. 

  The main goal is to mobilise the diaspora of St Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 29th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 30th November 2023

WEATHER:

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

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

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A dry and stable atmosphere will continue to limit shower activity across the local area Read more

St. Maarten Hosts Initiative To Launch Platform For Caribbean Crime Analysts

Chief of Police John advocated transnational cooperation between data-driven law enforcement agencies exchanging information about criminal networks in the region.

 

SIMPSON BAY--Crime analysts from islands all over the Caribbean and from the Netherlands, France and Guyana, came to St. Maarten last week for a networking conference aimed at cooperation in the Caribbean region. Under the auspices of Minister of Justice Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 28th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 29th November 2023 

WEATHER:  

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. The isolated shower is possible during the evening period and overnight. 

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

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:  The Atlantic high-pressure system remains the dominant feature across the region Read more

Chokehold Movie Delivers The Message That Domestic Violence Is Unacceptable

The Chokehold cast at the Friday press conference: from left; Simeon Henderson, Enyinne Nwigwe, Director Joel Ayuk (standing), Kenneth Okolie, Oremeyi Kareem, and Sherando Ferril. (Robert Luckock photo).

 MARIGOT--Timed to coincide with International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women, the premiere of locally-produced and -directed film Chokehold, written and directed by Joel Ayuk, took place at Caribbean Cinemas on Saturday night with the main actors in attendance.

Replicating a Hollywood premiere with red carpet, photo calls and a VIP reception, the international cast were dressed to the nines for the occasion.

Among prominent personalities from the community, Vice Presidents of the Collectivit Alain Richardson, Bernadette Davis and Dominique Louisy were present to support the film, as well as Territorial Councillor Martine Beldor.

Anticipating a large turnout, the 1-hour film produced by CANI TV Studios was shown in two theatres Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 27th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 28th November 2023 

WEATHER:  

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy.  

Forecast High: 30C / 86F                 Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

The Atlantic high-pressure system remains the dominant feature across the region.
Long period northeasterly swells continue to affect regional waters Read more

Oranje School Implements Remote Learning Plan During Repair Work

Oranje School is under repair, as can be seen from the scaffolding that was put into place for the upgrade works.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel has provided an update on the ongoing repair and upgrade work at Oranje School. The school is currently undergoing necessary repairs, w Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday 24th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 25th November 2023

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ST. MAARTEN IS CANCELLED

WEATHER:

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

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

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:24 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Lingering moisture and weak instability associated with a recent frontal boundary may cause a few showers across the local area.
Seas are expected to gradually subside today Read more

Court Orders Olivier Arrindell To Rectify Insults About Prime Minister Jacobs And Minister Ottley

The two cabinet members with their respective verdicts

PHILIPSBURGThis morning the Court in First Instance found that Olivier Arrindells accusations of corruption and other defamatory statements about Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Minister of Public Health, Social Affairs and Labour VSA Read more

Toastmaster Cheryl Dangleben-York Crowned Face Of Woha 2023-2024

Bringing the crown home to St. Maarten, Cheryl Dangleben-York aims to inspire young girls and women.

PHILIPSBURG/LONDON--Caribbean Pearls Toastmasters Club proudly announced on Thursday that Cheryl Dangleben-York has been crowned Face of WOHA for 2023-2024 in London, England.

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Chokehold Premiere To Be Held At Caribbean Cinemas Saturday

Film Director Joel Ayuk (centre) with event coordinator Sofia Carti-Codrington (left) and Charge de Mission Fatima Boukhari (right). (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--The movie Chokehold, the first full-length feature film made by producer/director Joel Ayuk featuring a mix of local and international actors, is to have its much-anticipated premiere at Caribbean Cinemas (Megaplex) Saturday, November 25, at 8:00pm in two screening rooms Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 23rd November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 24th November 2023

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6PM FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2023

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Generally cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F                  Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:23 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 5 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Lingering moisture and instability associated with a recent frontal boundary will continue to produce cloudy periods and some showers across the local area.
Meanwhile, above normal sea conditions are expected mainly along the northern and eastern shores through Friday Read more

Collectivit And Partners Sign Local Health Contract To 2025

Signing the Local Health Contract between partners Collectivit, Regional Health Agency ARS and Social Security Department CGSS).

MARIGOT--The Collectivit, Agence Rgionale de Sant (ARS) and Caisse Gnrale de Scurit Sociale (CGSS) have signed a Local Health Contract (Contrat Locale de Sant (CLS)) valid until 2025 Read more

United People (UP) Party candidates and supporters arrived at the Parliament Building in luxury cars. One shiny SUV after another rolled past, with Minister Omar Ottley standing in the open roof of a black car waving the party flag. A sound truck played the UP Party song, which included Ottley's message: I am here to stay.

UP Party Leader Rolando Brison presented the Central Voting Bureau a full list of 23 candidates, according to Brison the most capable selection Read more

Deafening noise from heavy motorcycles announced the arrival of the new political party Nation, Opportunity, Wealth (NOW). Christopher Emmanuel, with his political sponsor Olivier Arrindell and NOW candidate Claudius 'Toontje' Buncamper at his side, led the yellow march from Clem Labega Square towards the Parliament Building.NOW has 21 candidates Read more

The Democratic Party (DP) says their slate of 23 candidates are passionate and dedicated to being that change for St. Maarten. The party made a grand entrance on nomination day, parading down Front Street as the last party to submit their list of candidates.

The parade was a spectacle of Moko jumbies, drums, and percussion, with the song "My Team Lit" playing as the candidates and their supporters marched up the street Read more

The Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) has emerged as a new political party on the island. The party, dressed in white and teal, and led by a duo of roaring Harley Davidsons, made a grand entrance on Nomination day.

Accompanied by young members of a drum band, the pa Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 22nd November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd November 2023 

WEATHER:  

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

Forecast High: 30C / 86F                  Forecast Low: 25C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:23 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 12 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Lingering moisture and instability, associated with a frontal boundary will support light precipitation Read more

8 Women Among Na List Of 23 Candidates

Eight women, three more than the number of females that ran in the last election, make up the list of 23 candidates for the National Alliance (NA). Read more

United St Maarten Party (US Party) aims to 'break the cycle' with its list of 11 candidates, which it presented to the Central Voting Bureau on Nomination Day (Postulation Day) Wednesday. US Party was the second party to submit its list. With horns honking, the party arrived at the Parli Read more