SXMElections.com

Mp Ottley Slams Brug Over Abandonment Of Key Legislation Left Behind To Save Szv

UP MP Omar Ottley.

PHILIPSBURG--Former Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA, MP Omar Ottley, is raising alarm bells over what he calls a blatant disregard for Read more

Mussington Receives Members Of Prevention And Security Mission

Meeting in progress with members of CLSPD.

MARIGOT--Collectivit President Louis Mussington recently welcomed members of the Prevention and Security Mission (Conseil Local de Scurit et de Prvention de la Dlinquance (CLSPD)) and, in particular, the social mediators who work in the field.

Read more

Pm Appeals To Gebe To Cut Fuel Tariff To 6-7 Cents, Slashing Bills By 19% From July 2025 Billing Cycle

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina addresses Parliament.

~ Outlines 13 recommendations from RAC/BTP ~

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has appealed to the Supervisory Board of Directors (SBOD) of NV GEBE to instruct its Managing Board to correct identified irregularities in the electricity fuel clause.

This correction, he said, should bring the electricity fuel tariff down to 6-7 cents per kilowatt hour, which would result in an estimated 19% reduction in customers electricity bills Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 10th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 11th June 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Variably cloudy, hazy and breezy. Isolated showers are possible. Forecast High:32C / 90F                 Forecast Low:27C / 81F Sunset Today:6:48 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:36 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 12 to 18 mph and higher gusts possible. SYNOPSIS:   Pockets of moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere will increase the probability of showers as they traverse the region Read more

Finance Minister Tables New 2025 Draft Budget, Reports Strong Start To Fiscal Year

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs presented a new draft 2025 national budget to Parliaments Central Committee on Monday, outlining projected revenues of Cg 586 million and expenditures of Cg 577 million, resulting in a forecasted surplus of Cg 9 million.

Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 9th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 10th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 08 to 17 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Saharan dust will continue to affect both air quality and visibility across the region Read more

Minister Gumbs Announces 2025 Tax Tables Publication

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Finance has officially published the 2025 tax tables, providing taxpayers, employers and employees with essential guidance for accurate tax calculations, withholdings and filings.

Read more

Four Fishermen Honoured During Fish Day Ceremony

President Louis Mussington, Prfet Cyrille Le Vely and Anguillas Minister of Economic Development Kyle Hodge placed a wreath in the water. (Collectivit photo)

Read more

Commemoration Of Sint MaartenS Flag Day

PHILIPSBURG On Friday, June 13th, 2025, the people, and Government of Sint Maarten will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Flag Day at the grounds of the Leonald Conner School in Cay Bay. The annual commemoration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the Patriotic School Parade that starts in front of the Market Garden Supermarket at the entrance of the Billy Folly Road. The parade then proceeds on to the Welfare Road in the direction towards Caribbean Cinemas, it continues to the entrance at Cay Bay Road, and ends at the grounds of the Leonald Conner School parking lot.

Considering that Flag Day is not a public holiday, the annual celebration is geared towards the primary schools on the island Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Friday, June 06, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (06:00 LST) June 07, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy. Brief isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 08 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A stable atmosphere with increasing Saharan dust will continue to restrict significant shower activity across the region Read more

Mps Ottley And Wever Address Regional Collaboration On Agriculture, Food Security

From left: MPs Omar Ottley and Christopher Wever.

PHILIPSBURG--Members of Parliament (MPs) Omar Ottley (United Peoples Party (UP)) and Christopher Wever (Unified Resilient St Read more

Pm Mercelina Sends Energy Relief Recommendations To Gebe Board

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said on Wednesday that he has officially submitted a letter to the Supervisory Board of Directors (SBOD) of utilities company NV GEBE, outlining specific recommendations aimed at reducing the high cost of electricity for consumers in St. Maarten.

Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 05 June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 06 June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region Read more

New Class Of Firefighter Recruits For Bes Islands Begins Training

Ten recruits are set to begin their one-year firefighter training programme in September.

KRALENDIJK--Ten new firefighter recruits have officially joined the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department BKCN following a rigorous selection process that included physical fitness tests, background screenings, and multiple interview rounds. BKCN serves Bonaire. St. Eustatius and Saba (the BES Read more

New Police Station To Improve Security Inaugurated In Grand Case On Tuesday

Sous-Prfte Marie-Hildegard Chaveau talks at the inauguration of the police station in Grand Case on Tuesday. (Collectivit photos)

GRAND CASE--The long-promised opening of a police station in Grand Case to boost security came to fruition Tuesday with inauguration of the premises in the presence of Collectivit President Read more

Minister Shares Key Findings From Pwas Investigation Report

~ Commits to action ~

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs shared the outcomes of an independent investigation into operational and incident matters at Prins Willem Alexander School (PWAS) with the staff of the school on Wednesday.

Read more

Grisha: Soul Beach Draws 2,500 Visitors, Generates $3 Million In Economic Activity

A scene from one of the Soul Beach concerts at the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village in late May.

PHILIPSBURG--The 2025 Soul Beach Music Festival drew approximately 2,500 visitors to St. Maarten and generated an estimated minimum of US $3 million in local economic activity, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 4th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 5th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 15 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain a gentle to moderate breeze and limit precipitation during this forecast period Read more

Irion Introduces Initiative Law For Tiered Profit Tax, Investment In Jobs, Training

Ardwell Irion

 

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Ardwell Irion has formally submitted an initiative law to the Parliament of St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 3rd June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 4th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to Easterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 15 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will continue to dominate overall conditions Read more

PHILIPSBURG--The final results of two comprehensive studies into the lifestyles and motor skills of children in St. Maarten was presented by Stichting Expertisecentrum Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs (EGO) Foundation representatives to a broad cross-section of persons working in public education and the school sector, at the Government Building, Philipsburg, on Monday.

Among the around 30 attendees present, prominent names included Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel S.J Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 2nd June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd June 2025 A DUST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6AM TUESDAY 3RD JUNE WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally hazy and breezy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: High concentrations of Saharan dust will dominate conditions for the next 18 24 hours, reducing both visibility and air quality across the region Read more

Aviation Veteran Michael Cleaver Tackles His Biggest Challenge Yet

Airport technology plays a crucial role in passenger safety and experience, Cleaver says.

~ A CEOs ground-up approach to transforming PJIA ~

By Jacqueline Hooftman

SIMPSON BAY--From starting at American Airlines as a baggage handler at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico with a Bachelors degree in business administration in hand to now running St. Maartens national airport, Michael Cleavers forty-year career in aviation has come full circle Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 30 May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 31 May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, becoming cloudy at times with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:44 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Patches of low-level clouds moving in the easterly wind flow may produce brief showers Read more