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Rmr WarnsSt. Maarten Over Budget Delay

THE HAGUE--The Kingdom Council of Ministers RMR has issued a stern warning to the government of St. Maarten, urging them to present a finalised 2025 national budget approved by Parliament by April 30. A formal letter of reprimand will be sent to Prime Minister Luc Mercelina. 

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 3rd April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 4th April 2025 A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Mostly fair and breezy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low:  23C / 73FSunset Today: 6:26 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to strong breeze of 15 to 25 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will maintain moderate to fresh winds and higher gusts this forecast period Read more

2K Relocation Allowance, Loan Forgiveness Among Ways To Attract Students, Professionals Back Home

~ PM outlines incentive package ~

PHILIPSBURG--In a bid to combat brain drain and attract more professionals and students back to St. Maarten, Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina announced a number of incentives aimed at bringing them back to contribute to the countrys development.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 2nd April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd April 2025  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE   WEATHER:   This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with brisk showers.Forecast High:30C / 86F                        Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today:6:26 P.M.                            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:Today through Thursday midday: East to northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts. SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will maintain moderate to fresh winds, which are forecast to strengthen overnight Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, April 01st, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) April 02nd, 2025  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:  This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:26 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:6:06 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts. SYNOPSIS:   A strong Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain brisk winds and hazardous sea conditions across the region Read more

Island Gems Supports Seniors With Stove And Ceiling Fans

From left: Island Gem Ludmilla de Weever, Marva van Heyningen Malcolm Cooper of the Sint Maarten Senior Citizens Recreational Foundation, Island Gems Jody Rosen, Varsha Punjabi, Alita Singh and Milva Hoeve with the donated items. In background: Seniors wait to get their regular bingo started at the centre.

 

HOPE ESTATE--The Island Gems Charity Foundation continues its mission of giving back to the community with a donation to the Sint Maarten Senior Citizens Recreational Foundation in Hope Estate Read more