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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

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 28th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 29th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with light haze and brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high pressure ridge will maintain mostly gentle winds across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 27th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 28th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy. Light showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to Easterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Generally stable conditions will prevail Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 26th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 27th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly to east northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 16 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Pockets of moisture along with unstable conditions will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers across the region Read more

Teatt Ministry To Review Economic, Social Impact Of Soul Beach Festival

The TEATT Ministry will be conducting a review to assess the economic and social impact of the recently-concluded Soul Beach Music Festival. In photo: TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (centre) with Cedric the entertainer (right) and Soul Beach Festival Productions CEO Mark Adkins (left).

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) will be conducting a review to assess the economic and social impact of the recently-concluded Soul Beach Music Festival, which made a highly anticipated return to St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, May 23rd, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) May 24th, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with a few brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 22nd May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Drifting pockets of moisture will increase the probability of showers as they traverse the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) May 22, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Generally fair to partly cloudyTonight through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeast to easterly with light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Stable atmospheric conditions will limit significant precipitation this afternoon Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) May 21, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to east southeast with a light to gentle breeze of 05 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: As drier air mass moves into the region, significant precipitation will be limited Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 19 May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 20 May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 5 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Saturday, 17th May 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Sunday evening (18:00 LST) 18th May 2025 FLOOD ADVISORY EXTENDED TO 12PM SUNDAY, MAY 18TH 2025 WEATHER:  Tonight through Sunday evening: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Forecast High:29C / 84F                    Forecast Low:23C / 73F Sunset Today:6:39 P.M.                        Sunrise Tomorrow:5:38 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: Tonight through Sunday evening: Northeasterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 15 mph and higher gusts in or near showers. SYNOPSIS:   A multi-layered trough will maintain moist and unstable conditions across the region 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

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 14th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 15th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain stable conditions across the area Read more

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 13 May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 14 May 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Patches of clouds moving in the brisk wind flow may cause brief showers across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 12 May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 13 May 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:37 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A recent surface trough may cause brief isolated showers across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 9th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 10th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:41 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeast to East-southeasterly, with a light breeze, at 4 to 10 mph becoming variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: A relatively moist but stabilizing atmosphere remains in the wake of a trough Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 8th May 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 9th May 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon and evening: Variably cloudy with isolated showers. There is a chance of thunder.Tonight, through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.Forecast High:31C / 88F                      Forecast Low: 24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:36 P.M.                          Sunrise Tomorrow:5:42 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: Northerly to Easterly, with light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 10 mph; becoming variable and calm at times.SYNOPSIS:   A trough is affecting the island and increasing instability across the area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, May 07, 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) May 08, 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Thursday midday: Generally cloudy with occasional scattered showers.Forecast High:30C / 86F                      Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:36 P.M.                          Sunrise Tomorrow:5:42 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with light air to gentle breeze at 03 to 10 mph, becoming variable at times.SYNOPSIS:   As a trough continues to cause instability across the region, expect cloudy skies with occasional scattered showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 6th May 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 7th May 2025 WEATHER:  This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Generally cloudy with some scattered showers.Forecast High:31C / 88F                     Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:35 P.M.                        Sunrise Tomorrow:5:43 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to Easterly, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph. SYNOPSIS:   A low-level trough will influence increased moisture and instability over the area during this forecast period Read more