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DATE ISSUED: Monday, 17th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 18th November 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:20 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly to east-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 5 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with an approaching low-level trough will enhance the chance for periods of cloudiness and showers across the local region Read more

Three More Schools To Receive Free Breakfast Starting January 2026

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (third left) and MP Sjamira Roseburg (fourth left) with partners in the project.

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and L Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 14 November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 15 November 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region, while a brief shower remains possible Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 13th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 14th November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:18 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph; becoming variable at times.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather conditions will persist, and isolated showers are likely Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 12th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 13th November 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

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

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:17 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
Pockets of moisture embedded in the wind flow will support brief periods of cloudiness and a few isolated showers Read more

Hundreds Celebrate Unity And Culture At St. Martin Day Celebrations In Rijswijk

Some of the youngest members of the St. Maarten diaspora in the Netherlands along with Miss Zuid Holland, Miss Dutch Caribbean, Miss Universe Netherlands, and Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell at the St. Martin Day 2025 celebration in Rijswijk.

THE HAGUE--Hundreds of St. Maarteners, students, professionals, and friends of the island came together on Saturday, November 8, for a vibrant celebration of St Read more

GrishaS Recent Changes To District 721S Permit Unsubstantiated And Unreasonable, Court Rules

PHILIPSBURG--An administrative judge has suspended the recent changes to District 721s operating permit, ruling that last months amendments by Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten were unsubstantiated and unreasonable. Court of First Instances verdict on Monday is the latest in a series of legal battles between the government and the open-air nightclub in Cole Bay involving decisions made by Heyliger-Marten Read more

5Th Gastronomy Festival Officially Launched On Grand Case Boulevard

Saint Martin Tourism Office President Valrie Damaseau (front row, left) poses with local chef ambassadors, Chef Laurent Huguet, Prfet Cyrille Le Vly, President Louis Mussington (rear), and Head Mixology Judge Arthur Sutley (right) at the festival launch. (Robert Luckock photo)

GRAND CASE--The 2025 Gastronomy Festival was officially launched Monday evening, appropriately in the culinary capital of Grand Case, with a pre-event of music and entertainment on the Boulevard Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 10th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 11th November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly to occasionally cloudy and breezy, with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:16 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph; higher gusts are likely.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain a gentle to moderate breeze, and limit showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 7th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 8th November 2025 A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT ... WEATHER:This afternoon: Cloudy becoming partly cloudy with scattered showers.This evening through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy becoming fair. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:15 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: East-northeast to southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relative moist and slightly unstable conditions will persist, and support showers this afternoon Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 6th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday morning (12:00 LST) 7th November 2025 A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT ... WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday morning: Occasionally cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:15 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday morning: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 4 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A trough will support isolated showers across the area today Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 5th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 6th November 2025

WEATHER:

This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy.

Tonight, through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

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

Sunset Today: 5:38 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:14 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast to southeast, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph; lighter winds are likely.

SYNOPSIS:

Stable weather conditions and gentle winds will persist Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 4th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 5th November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:14 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to southeast, with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A shallow trough will support isolated showers across the area during this forecast period Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 3rd November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 4th November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:13 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday 31st October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 01st November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS:A tropical wave is expected to cause cloudy periods, showers and a chance of thunderstorms during this forecast period Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 30th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 31st October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Friday midday: Occasionally cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS:A high-pressure system will support stable weather conditions this afternoon and evening, despite the isolated shower Read more

Mingo Must Pay Damages For Reprehensible Actions As Port Ceo, Court Rules In Unlawful Dismissal Lawsuit

PHILIPSBURG--Mark Mingo took the St. Maarten government and his former employer Port St. Maarten to court for wrongful termination, but the Court of First Instance ruled on Tuesday that it was the former chief executive officer (CEO) who acted unlawfully by not following proper payment procedures and allowing large-scale fraud at the governme Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 29th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 30th October 2025

THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS DISCONTINUED

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 5:41 P.M.             Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A high-pressure ridge will dominate and maintain light to moderate winds Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 28th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 29th October 2025...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...WEATHER:This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:42 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to southeast with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS:Generally fair-weather conditions will prevail during this forecast period Read more