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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 16th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 17th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Occasionally cloudy and slightly hazy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS:
An incoming trough will support periodic showers across the area, starting this evening Read more

Pm: Govt. Focused On Stabilising Power Supply, Not Lng Transition At This Time

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.

PHILIPSBURG--Governments immediate priority is stabilizing the electricity grid and ensuring the consistent provision of power to residents and businesses, rather than pursuing a transition to liquefied natural gas (LNG) at this time, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament on Monday.

He made the statement during Question Hour in Parliament in response to a series of questions from United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on national strategy for fuel diversification, LNG transition, public utilities, and the implementation of community benefits

Mercelina said government has not requested a comprehensive fuel diversification plan from NV GEBE or the Port St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 15th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 16th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 08 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS:
Despite generally stable conditions, shallow pockets of moisture moving across the area may trigger brief passing showers particularly overnight into the early morning hours Read more

Caribbean Netherlands Signs Agreement To Boost Prevention Of Domestic Violence

KRALENDIJK--The public entities of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, together with the Dutch ministries of Health, Welfare and Sport VWS, Justice and Security JenV, Education, Culture and Science OCW, Social Affairs and Employment SZW, and Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations BZK, signed the joint Administrative Agreement Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse 2026-2029 on Tuesday.

The agreement marks an important step in strengthening protection for women, children and families in the Caribbean Netherlands Read more

Dna Relationship Testing Procedures

Overview – DNA Testing, Used with Some Immigrant Visa Applications

Genetic testing is a useful tool for verifying a stated biological relationship when no other form of credible evidence is available in conjunction with an immigrant visa (IV) application. Commonly tested relationships that utilize DNA testing include paternity, maternity, full-siblingship, or half-siblingship Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 12th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 13th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and occasionally breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:35 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph, and higher gusts are likely.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere and gentle to moderate winds will persist Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 11th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 12th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.        &nb Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 11th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 12th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.        &nb Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 10th December 2025 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (06:00 LST) 11th December 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon & evening: Cloudy to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.
Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F       Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 5:38 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:34 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible.

SYNOPSIS:
Stable weather conditions will persist until tonight, as drier air enters the area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 9 December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 10 December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              
Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:33 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A stable atmosphere will maintain a gentle to moderate breeze Read more

Vsa Minister Lauds Breaking The Chokehold Initiative For Successful Community Screenings

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VSA Minister Richinel Brug (right) with representatives of the initiative.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug has la Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 8 December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 9 December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              
Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:33 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A somewhat stable atmosphere will maintain mostly fair weather conditions with a gentle to moderate breeze Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 5th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 6th December 2025WEATHER:
This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:31 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeast to east, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system remains the dominant feature and will limit showers Read more

Doran Calls For Update On Stalled Road Projects, Use Of Approx. 2M In Remaining Capex Funds

NA MP Egbert Doran

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert Doran has written to the Minister of VROMI, Patrice Gumbs, requesting an update on the current status of road repairs, ongoing projects, and the use of funds that were previously secured for the improvement of the countrys infrastructure.

The MP said approximately 2 million guilders from the CAPEX 2023 allocation, secured during his tenure as Minister of VROMI, should still be available for both the hard-surfacing of side roads and the general upgrade and upkeep of the national road network Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 4th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 5th December 2025WEATHER:
This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy and slightly hazy, with isolated showers.Tonight, through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, slightly hazy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph; higher gusts likely.SYNOPSIS: Weak instability will support isolated afternoon showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, December 03, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) December 04, 2025WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East to southeast with light to moderate breeze at 5 to 16 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with an approaching trough will lead to a gradual increase in clouds and shower activity across the local area.Sea levels are forecast to rise, peaking near 7 feet over the next few days Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 02, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) December 03, 2025WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                &n Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 1st December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 2nd December 2025WEATHER:
This afternoon through tonight: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.
Tuesday morning through midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showersForecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:28 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Despite a relatively stable atmosphere, an approaching low-level trough will increase the likelihood of showers across the local area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 28th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 29th November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather conditions will dominate despite the isolated shower Read more

Minister Arrindell Expressed Strong Appreciation For AugustyS Dedication And Contributions To Researching And Preserving Sint MaartenS History

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) Her Excellency Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell met with young Sint Maarten historian Jean-Marc Augusty during his recent research visit to the Netherlands in November.

Augusty conducted historical research at Leiden University in The Hague, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW), with additional sponsorship from the Plantz family, enabling him to extend his stay in the Netherlands for further research.

During his visit, Augusty consulted historical materials at the Nationaal Archief (National Archives) and the University of Amsterdam, including rare maps of Sint Maarten Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 27 November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 28 November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              
Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 12 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Patches of moisture moving across the local region by easterly winds will produce periods of cloudiness and brief showers Read more

ONealS Dispossession Verdict Is Largely Confirmed On Appeal

 PHILIPSBURG--The Joint Court of Justice has mostly confirmed the lower courts criminal dispossession verdict against businessman ONeal Arrindell, who is currently serving a 40-month sentence at the Point Blanche prison.Arrindell has been irrevocably convicted in the so-called Emerald investigation, where he was found guilty of defrauding St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies between July 2012 and June 2014.The fraud involved forged documents pertaining to mobilisation cost and general conditions charged to the port for dredging work done by contractor Devcon TCI Ltd.Arrindell received roughly US $2.7 million in consultancy fees through this arrangement, and later used a sum of $370,000 to bribe then-Member of Parliament (MP) and Emerald co-defendant Frans Richardson.In January 2023, the Court of First Instance ordered Arrindell to repay $2.33 million to the St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 27 November 2025

WEATHER:   This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:25 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 possible.

SYNOPSIS:    A somewhat stable atmosphere will maintain mostly fair weather conditions with brisky winds Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 25 November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 26 November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              
Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:25 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Generally fair weather will prevail Read more