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DATE ISSUED: Friday, 09 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 10 February 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:11 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:42 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northerly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A drier and more stable air mass is gradually settling over the region as a recent frontal boundary moves further away Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 8th February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 9th February 2024

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM TODAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT...

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through evening: Overcast with widespread rain. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.

Tonight: Cloudy to partly cloudy with light rain, becoming settled by dawn.

Friday morning through midday: Partly cloudy Read more

Unops Looking For Suppliers For Construction Of New Prison Facility

The Point Blanche prison (File photo)

PHILIPSBURG--Following the publication of an ad from United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) inviting companies to register for a February 16 workshop regarding a new prison facility in Point Blanche, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson announced on Wednesd Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 7th February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 8th February 2024

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT

WEATHER:
This afternoon: Cloudy to overcast with isolated showers and likely thunderstorms.
This evening through Thursday midday: Overcast with widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F       Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:10 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Thursday midday: Southerly with a gentle to moderate to fresh breeze of 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:
A frontal boundary is affecting the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 07 February 2024

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with increasing showers.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F              

Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:09 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Southerly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS: 

Increasing moisture and instability associated with an approaching cold front will cause unsettled weather, such as cloudy skies, isolated showers, and elevated winds and seas.

Hazardous sea conditions also associated with this frontal boundary will affect regional waters through the remainder of the week Read more

Governor Baly Appoints Formateur Mercelina

HARBOUR VIEW, Sint Maarten Considering the results of the January 11, 2024 elections, the information received following the informateur consultations, His Excellency Governor Ajamu G. Baly, LL.M. has requested the leader of the URSM, Mr. Luc Mercelina, to take into consideration an assignment as Formateur Read more

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Windward Islands Teachers Union (Witu) Launches Comprehensive Policy Handbook For Members

Philipsburg – The Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) proudly announces the release of its groundbreaking Policy Handbook, aimed at fortifying and streamlining operations for its esteemed members. This comprehensive handbook addresses vital areas including Communication Procedures, Membership Dues Payment Policy and Procedure, Membership Withdrawal Policy and Procedure, Legal Support, Reporting a Complaint, Frequency of General Meetings, and Board Meetings.

Under the leadership of President Stuart Johnson, the WITU remains committed to advocating for the rights and welfare of educators in St Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, 05 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 06 February 2024

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly breezy with brief isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F              

Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:09 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: South-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16, and possible higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS: 

A combination of moisture, instability, and warm southerly winds may cause a few isolated showers across the local area Read more

2024 Motor Vehicle Qr Code Stickers Ready For Pickup As Of Today Feb. 5

A screen grab from an ad that has been running on social media urging motorists to pay their motor vehicle tax online and collect their QR code stickers at the Receivers Office.

~ Only M and P plates can be collected this week ~

PHILIPSBURG--The 2024 Motor Vehicle QR Code stickers will be ready for distribution to motorists who have paid their 2024 motor vehicle tax as of today Monday, February 5.

Motorists can pick up their stickers at the Receivers Office, with what the Ministry of Finance said in a press release will be a structured process to avoid last-minute rushes before the payment deadline on February 29.

The distribution will occur in two stages Read more

Windward Islands Teachers Union (Witu) Announces Board Election

Philipsburg – The Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) is pleased to announce the commencement of the board election process for the upcoming term. This critical event will determine the leadership and direction of the union for the next tenure.

Interested WITU members are invited to submit their nominations via email to witu.teachers@gmail.com.

Nominations should clearly state the desired position, either for the role of president or as a member of the board.

Th Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 2nd February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd February 2024

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.

Forecast High: 28C / 82F       Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:07 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: North to northeasterly with a light breeze of 4 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS:
Drier air trailing the frontal boundary aids stability, as a high-pressure system builds over the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 1st February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 2nd February 2024

WEATHER:    

This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.

Tonight, through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:07 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Friday midday: Southerly with a light breeze of 4 to 7 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

An approaching frontal boundary is introducing slight instability over the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 01 February 2024

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F              

Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:06 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Light and variable winds of 01 to 05 mph, becoming calm at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 31 January 2024

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F              

Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:06 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Light and variable winds of 01 to 05 mph, becoming calm at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A stable atmosphere will limit significant shower activity across the local region Read more

Artist Claudio Arnell Unveils New Artwork For Marigot Cemetery

Claudio Arnell revealed his new photographic artwork Digital Vegetal Wall 2 at a gathering next to the Marigot cemetery on Friday evening. In photo: Claudio Arnell (left) and Second Vice President Bernadette Davis (right) unveiling one of the works of art.  (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Claudio Arnell rev Read more

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VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 30th January 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:05 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS:

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly to southwesterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS:

Light southerly winds in the wake of a weak trough, may trigger isolated showers across the region.

Seas are expected to remain slight to moderate through the next few days.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate      WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 5 feet 

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

FORECASTER: Albert

3-DAY FORECAST

DAY 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

 WEATHER

Partly Cloudy,
Isolated Showers Poss.

Fair/Partly Cloudy,
Isolated Showers

Fair/Partly Cloudy,
 Isol Read more

Motoworld Introduces Gac Motor With Exclusive Launch Event

The Motorworld showroom welcomed hundreds of guests on Friday 26th January for the unveiling of GAC Motor, the newest automotive brand to be added under the companys umbrella. During this event, guests were introduced to the rich history of GAC Motor and were given the opportunity to explore the different models while enjoying demonstrations of the special features and options on offer.

Invited guests marveled at the innovative vehicles on display, with employees on hand who readily explained all of the features Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 26th January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (16:00 LST) 27th January 2024 

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT 

UNTIL 6AM SATURDAY 27th JANUARY 2024 

WEATHER:  

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:03 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 16 to 20 mph, and higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:  

A relatively stable atmosphere will promote mostly fair-weather conditions across the area Read more

New Four-Party Coalition Ursm Dp Pfp Now Speaks Up And Speaks Out

Urges Public to Remain Aware and Be Critical of Agitators

PHILIPSBURG In a joint statement issued Thursday January 25, 2024 evening, the eight MP-elects of the announced 4-party coalition consisting of the URSM, DP, PFP and N.O.W. parties denounced repeated attempts to distract the public from ongoing political discussions.

We remain committed and focused on continuing the formation of this coalition, the statement reads Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 25 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 26 January 2024 

...A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6AM SATURDAY, 27 JANUARY 2024 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief local showers possible. 

Friday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F 

Sunset Today: 6:03 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 20 mph, and higher gusts possible. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A relatively drier atmosphere will limit significant shower activity Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 24 January 2024 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Thursday morning (06:00 LST) 25 January 2024 

...A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 29C / 84F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F 

Sunset Today: 6:02 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 22 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Moisture associated with a former cold front will account for periods of cloudiness and isolated showers across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 23rd January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 24th January 2024

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT

WEATHER:

This Afternoon through tonight: Fair and breezy.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 6:02 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon, through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 24 mph, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS: 

A strong Atlantic High-Pressure System will maintain fair conditions and a brisk northeasterly wind flow across the area today Read more

Project Announced To Extend Potable Water Production Plant

From left: EEASM Director General Sebastien Gallego, SAUR Antilles Director Nicolas Touzet, President Louis Mussington, EEASM President Raphal Sanchez, and SAUR St. Martin Director Mlissa Nicolas at the press conference. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Water Authority tablissement des Eaux et de lAssainissement de Saint-Martin (EEASM) held a press conference at its headquarters in Hope Estate on Friday to announce an extension to the present drinking water production plant in Galisbay that will be built and commissioned in 2027 to significantly improve capacity.

With a provisional budget of 21 million euros, the aim is to increase daily production from 8,000m3 to around 14,000m3, explained Collectivit president Louis Mussington in his preamble Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, 22 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 23 January 2024

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICED

WEATHER:    

This Afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:01 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS: 

A strong Atlantic High-Pressure System will dominate weather conditions across the region influencing a brisk northeasterly wind flow.

Seas will gradually deteriorate today and remain above normal for the next several days Read more