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DATE ISSUED: Monday 25th August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 26th August 2025

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
A DUST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6AM TUESDAY 26th AUGUST

WEATHER:
This afternoon through tonight: Variably cloudy and hazy. There is a low chance of showers.
Tuesday morning: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:32 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to East, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible.

SYNOPSIS:
The concentration of Saharan Dust is decreasing Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 19th August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 20th August 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and slightly hazy. Isolated showers are possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:36 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:56 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 4 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A building ridge will support stable weather conditions and moisture levels remain high Read more

Eoc Meets To Discuss Preparations For 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Luc Mercelina, Chairman of the EOC (fourth right).

PHILIPSBURG--The Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including the ten Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and other key stakeholders, met on Wednesday morning to discuss preparations for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Dr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 1st August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 2nd August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Variably cloudy, breezy and slightly hazy with isolated showers.This evening through Saturday midday: Occasionally cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: Easterly to east-northeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: The concentration of Saharan dust will gradually lessen, and clearing is expected by nightfall Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 31st July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 1st August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: An increase in both moisture levels and wind speeds will support isolated showers and breezy conditions Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 28, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 29, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy, becoming slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east-southeast with light to moderate breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A drier airmass moving into the region will suppress significant rainfall Read more

Vital, Vulnerable And Vanishing: Mangroves Are Declining Rapidly

Bird-watching cabin at Little Bay Pond, which is surrounded by mangroves. This natural habitat is under threat from upcoming development, including a restaurant and entertainment venue built into the pond and walkways cutting through the remaining mangroves.

PHILIPSBURG--With World Mangrove Day this past Saturday, July 26, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) is sounding the alarm: mangrovesnatures coastal guardiansare under serious threat across the region.

Found only on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaao, and St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 25th July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 26th July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relative low moisture levels and weak instability will support stable weather conditions today Read more

Mp Lacroes: Lng In Shipping Is Critical For Our Economy, Health

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes of the United Peoples (UP) party is calling for greater public understanding and support for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the shipping industry, saying it offers a crucial opportunity for St. Maarten to improve air quality, protect public health, and modernise its ec Read more

Empowering Parents: New Training Series Equips Families Navigating Special Needs

The training was designed to help families better understand their children's unique needs while also addressing their own mental and emotional well-being.

PHILIPSBURG--To enhance support for families raising children with special needs, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Richinel Brug has partnered with The Spectrum Support Box to launch a four-week parent training series titled Inclusive Solutions for Diverse Needs.

Led by facilitators Alisha Brookes and Lucien York, the training series provided parents with practical strategies, emotional support and a safe, welcoming space to learn and share Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 8th July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 9th July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Variably cloudy, slightly hazy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:43 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to Easterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain a moderate breeze, and support brisk showers across the area today Read more

Kadaster St. Maarten Now Officially Gis Ready

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten Kadaster St. Maarten is now officially GIS Ready, following the deployment of its in-house Geographic Information System (GIS) platform. This milestone reinforces Kadasters commitment to digital transformation, improved service delivery, and spatially enabled land administration.

Developed in close collaboration with GIS4C B.V., the new system includes the implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, Drone2Map, and on-premise GIS infrastructure. In addition to the technical setup, GIS4C also provided intensive training to cross-departmental staff, ensuring that the knowledge gained is embedded throughout the organization.

This is a turning point for Kadaster, said Managing Director Benjamin Ortega Read more

Wever Donates Audio Equipment To St. Dominic Primary School

MP Chris Wever (left) handing over the donated items to St. Dominic Primary school manager Shanirah Illidge (right) and pupils.

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Christopher Wever, in partnership with Klass Electronics and through his trademark "Wever Works" activities, has donated a JBL speaker system and two microphones to St 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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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 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

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

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

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

Keenan Benjamin Receives Support From Police Union For Educational Trip

Keenan Benjamin (left) receiving the financial donation from the police union NAPB.

PHILIPSBURG--The board of police union NAPB St. Maarten has presented a monetary donation to Keenan Benjamin, the son of the late police officer Gamali Benji Benjamin, in support of his upcoming Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 16th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 17th May 2025 FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 12PM SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025!WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Generally cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Cloudy to overcast with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:39 P.M.              Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: An approaching upper-level trough is the dominant feature of this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 15th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 16th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through tonight: Variably cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Friday morning through midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relatively dry and stable conditions will persist until tomorrow morning Read more