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Governor Appoints Dr. Nilda Arduin And Drs. Candia Joseph As Informateurs

Harbour View Governor Ajamu Baly requested Dr. Nilda Arduin and Drs. Candia Joseph RO EMIA to accept an assignment as informateurs, as a result of the outcome of the January 11, 2024 elections, the consultations held with the Governor from Friday January 12th to Monday January 15th and the preliminary agreement on political cooperation signed by the 8 elected members of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement, Democratic Party, Party for Progress and Nation Opportunity Wealth.

The Governor requested Dr Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 19 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 20 January 2024 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 29C / 84F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F 

   

Sunset Today: 5:59 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

  

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 18 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

  

SYNOPSIS:   

A strong Atlantic high-pressure system will continue to generate brisk winds across the region Read more

Notice To Reclaim Impounded And Confiscated Scooters

The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) wishes to inform the public that, as part of our commitment to ensuring road safety and combating crime, several scooters have been impounded and confiscated in recent operations over the lasts months. The impoundments were a result of non-compliance with technical requirements for public road use or the absence of necessary documentation from riders or lacking the necessary documentation

Some of the scooters are currently held at the police station in Philipsburg, having been confiscations in connection with being reported stolen or involved in criminal activities.

KPSM is appealing to the rightful owners of these scooters to come forward and reclaim their vehicles Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 18 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 19 January 2024 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 29C / 84F              

Forecast Low: 23C / 73F 

   

Sunset Today: 5:59 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

  

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

                                                                                                                                    

SYNOPSIS:   

Patches of moisture associated with a low-level trough approaching the local region will account for periods of cloudiness and isolated showers Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 17th January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (16:00 LST) January 18th, 2024

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT

WEATHER:    

This Afternoon, through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times and breezy with isolated showers.

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

  

Sunset Today: 5:58 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon, through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 12 to 18 mph, with occasional higher gusts.

                                                                                      

SYNOPSIS: 

A strong high-pressure system will maintain breezy conditions across the region Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

 

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

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 17, 2024 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

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

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

   

Sunset Today: 5:57 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

  

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

                                                                                                                                    

SYNOPSIS:   

A tight pressure gradient will account for brisk winds Read more

Still Going Strong

Dorcille Barry Mitchell from Saint James celebrated her 106th birthday at home on Monday surrounded by family. She received many visitors and well-wishers during the day, including President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington, to celebrate this amazing milestone.

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DATE ISSUED: Monday 15th January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 16th January 2024 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy. 

This evening through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers. 

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

   

Sunset Today: 5:57 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

  

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible during showers. 

  

SYNOPSIS:   

The high-pressure system dominates and maintains a relatively stable atmosphere across the region Read more

Ursm, Dp, Pfp Y Now Forman Gobierno Nuevo

   PHILIPSBURG--Movimiento Unificado St. Maarten Resiliente URSM, Partido Demcrata DP, Partido para Progreso PFP y Nacion Oportunidad Ricesa NOW forjan un acuerdo de coalicin histrico para el perodo 2024-202.Firmaron oficialmente un histrico acuerdo de coalicin el sbado por la noche, marcando el comienzo Read more

 

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

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) January 13, 2024 

WEATHER:  
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief showers.  

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

Sunset Today:5:55 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow:6:47 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 16 mph. 

SYNOPSIS: 

A more stable atmosphere with reduced shower activity can be expected as a shearline and associated moisture move further south of the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, January 11, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

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

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

WEATHER:  
This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with isolated showers. 

Friday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible. 

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

Sunset Today:5:54 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow:6:47 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 16 mph. 

SYNOPSIS: 

Unstable conditions are expected to support cloudy periods and isolated showers through tonight Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor marked a significant and historical milestone today, January 10, 2024. The signing of the Scope of Service Agreement signifies the realization of digitalizing the financial aid payments by MCB St. Maarten ( trading as WIB) on behalf of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor.

The task to have this come to fruition started some three (3) years ago, with a vision to create improved efficiencies for the financial aid process under the Division of Labor Affairs & Social Services, but most importantly, to usher in an era of higher client-centered services Read more

Telem Ceo Advises Staff To Read The Full Audit Report That Was Leaked.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Chief Executive Officer of TELEM Group of Companies Kendall Dupersoy penned a letter to his staff on Wednesday requesting that they read the full audit report that was leaked to all social media platforms.

Below is the memo sent to the staff of TELEM.

Click here to read the Audit Report done by SOAB.

Dear Team,

I hope this message finds you well Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  Orco Bank Sint Maarten reaffirms its commitment to the local community with its second annual donation drive, gifting 25 shoe box presents to 25 specially selected students of the esteemed Asha Stevens Primary School.
In a bid to spread holiday cheer and foster a sense of joyous giving, Orco Bank Sint Maarten proudly extended its support to the Asha Stevens Primary School for the second consecutive year Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) January 11, 2024 

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

WEATHER:  
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. 

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

Sunset Today:5:54 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow:6:46 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph with occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS: 

A trough associated with a frontal boundary continues to produce moisture and instability Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 9th January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 10th, 2024 

WEATHER:  
Today through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. 

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

Sunset Today:5:53 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow:6:46 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS: 

An approaching frontal system is destabilizing conditions, accounting for cloudiness and showers during this forecast period Read more

Grisha Concerned About Non-Payment Of Some Local Sub-Contractors At Pjia

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has expressed concerns about information she received concerning the reconstruction process at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA).

Heyliger-Marten said she has been informed that certain contractors conducting work at PJIA are awaiting payments totalling US $300,000.

Information reaching my office alleges that the reconstruction process of one of our national gateways is marred by gross non-performance, mismanagement, and negligence, Heyliger-Marten stated in a press release issued on Monday.

Heyliger-Marten said she has been informed that Ballast Nedam, being the main contractor, has assigned Sustainable Development Consulting BV (SDC BV) as the main contractor to remove the debris from the demolition process Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 8th January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) January 9th, 2023

WEATHER:  
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible. 

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

Sunset Today:5:52 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow:6:46 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 12 mph. 

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure system is strengthening, and the atmosphere is losing moisture Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On December 28, 2023, the Council of Ministers of Sint Maarten officially approved the outline agreement for the ENNIA Resolution, marking a crucial step towards safeguarding the financial well-being of approximately 30,000 policyholders. This comprehensive solution, developed in collaboration with the governments of Curacao and Sint Maarten and the Central Bank of Curaao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), ensures the continuity of the ENNIA Group's services, including in the realm of life insurance.
In a press release dated December 20, 2023, the public was informed of the technical-level outline agreement reached by the involved parties Read more

HARBOR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG:---Distinguished guests, good evening.
It is really great to see all of you here. On behalf of my wife Janique and I, welcome and thank you for joining us this evening. It is our pleasure to welcome everyone to our beautiful venue tonight here at the new location of my Cabinet at Falcon Drive #2.
A very Happy and Healthy New Year to one and all. May this be a year of dedication, devotion and discipline towards the prosperity of our beloved nation.
A new year brings with it a renewed and refreshed spirit of hope and reassurance of the will and ability to take on and seize the challenges and opportunities that lie on the horizon Read more

Prioritize The Sport Industry

~ a boost to our touristic economy ~

As sporting enthusiasts, we all have our particular sport that we are passionate about. One sport may attract more interest than the others, but sports in itself is globally healthy for the mind and body, as well as enjoyable pastime to all people that follow it.

How does drag racing impacts your country?

Drag racing can have various impacts on a country, both positive and negative, depending on factors such as regulation, infrastructure, and public perception Read more

Julian Rollocks Jr. Completes Community I.T. Program

Sucker Garden St. Maarten —In a commendable move towards promoting quality education, candidate # 9 on the URSM Mr. Julian Rollocks Jr. made a generous donation of ten tablets to MAC CSE High School. This act of philanthropy not only highlights Mr Read more

National Recovery Program Bureau Completes Fifth Year Of Clean Financial Audits

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) reports the completion of its fifth consecutive year of clean financial audits of the projects it manages under the St. Maarten Trust Fund, which reflects the ongoing commitment to transparent and accountable management practices. This consistency in financial integrity has played a crucial role in supporting the island’s ongoing recovery and development efforts. The Trust Fund was established in 2018 and is financed by the Government of the Netherlands and managed by the World Bank.

Currently, the NRPB is managing eleven projects centered on recovery, resilience and sustainability collectively valued at over US $400 million Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, January 05, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) January 06, 2023

WEATHER:  
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy. 

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

Sunset Today:5:51 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow:6:45 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeast to east northeast with a light breeze of 04 to 07 mph; becoming lighter and variable at times. 

SYNOPSIS: 

A weak Atlantic high-pressure ridge is influencing a dry and stable atmosphere with light winds across the region Read more