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GrishaS Recent Changes To District 721S Permit Unsubstantiated And Unreasonable, Court Rules

PHILIPSBURG--An administrative judge has suspended the recent changes to District 721s operating permit, ruling that last months amendments by Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten were unsubstantiated and unreasonable. Court of First Instances verdict on Monday is the latest in a series of legal battles between the government and the open-air nightclub in Cole Bay involving decisions made by Heyliger-Marten Read more

5Th Gastronomy Festival Officially Launched On Grand Case Boulevard

Saint Martin Tourism Office President Valrie Damaseau (front row, left) poses with local chef ambassadors, Chef Laurent Huguet, Prfet Cyrille Le Vly, President Louis Mussington (rear), and Head Mixology Judge Arthur Sutley (right) at the festival launch. (Robert Luckock photo)

GRAND CASE--The 2025 Gastronomy Festival was officially launched Monday evening, appropriately in the culinary capital of Grand Case, with a pre-event of music and entertainment on the Boulevard Read more

Vsa Ministry Receives Draft 10 Year Mental Health Plan

The draft plan being presented to VSA Minister Richinel Brug (fifth right).

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA has received the final draft of St Maartens 10-year mental health vision and strategic plan for 2025 through 2035, titled Stronger Minds, Stronger Communities.

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 20 October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 21 October 2025

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM TODAY
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6AM TUESDAY

WEATHER:   This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 5:47 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:08 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:    This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS:    A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region Read more

Court Orders Mp Ardwell Irion To Retract Comments About Attorney Jairo Bloem

~ Judge rules remarks unnecessarily disparaging ~PHILIPSBURG--The Court of First Instance has ordered National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion to publicly correct statements he made about attorney Jairo Bloem in connection with Bloems proposed appointment as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Central Bank of Curaao and St Read more

An aerial view of the stalled Carbon Grove development and the damage inflicted on the hillside. Developers appear to have clear-cut the land to build, and the project now stands as a monument to short-sighted planning and failed development, leaving a permanent scar on the landscape. (Photo by Serb Tember)

  

~ Are we saving our green? ~

By Rajesh Chintaman

PHILIPSBURG--In Cole Bay, a long-time resident still remembers the tamarind tree that towered beside her familys home Read more

CourtConvictsFormerBusDriverOf GroomingMinorAfterTwo-YearWait

In 2024, a warning was issued to all school bus drivers in response to growing reports of misconduct. 

PHILIPSBURG--Nearly two years after a complaint was first filed, the Court of First Instance on Thursday convicted former school bus driver Charles Fredericks of grooming a minor, finding him guilty of engaging in sexually explicit online conversations with a student and attempting to arrange a meeting.

The case, which dates back to September 2023, was based on a police complaint supported by WhatsApp conversations of a sexual nature between the suspect and the victim Read more

Tropical Storm Warning Is In Effect

FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

At 5:00AM the center of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near latitude 19.2 North, longitude 62.5 West or about 90 miles north-northeast of St. Maarten.

The system is moving towards the northwest near 17 mph (28 km/h), and a turn toward the north is expected tonight into Saturday, followed by a northward to north-northeastward motion through the rest of the weekend. On this forecast track, the center of Jerry is currently at its closest point: 90 miles north-northeast of St Read more

 FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 9th October 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday evening (18:00 LST) 10th October 2025

 WEATHER:

Tonight: Partly cloudy and breezy at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers. Thunderstorms are likely.

Friday morning through evening: Cloudy to overcast and windy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

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

Sunset Today: 5:54 P.M Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 9 October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 10 October 2025A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECTA FLOOD WATCH & HIGH SEAS WARNING WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 6PM TODAY, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy with isolated showers possible.Tonight through Friday midday: Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              
Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:54 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon: North-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 12 mph.Tonight through Friday midday: Northerly to southwesterly with a moderate to strong breeze at 16 to 26 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Limited shower activity will prevail for this afternoon Read more

St. Maarten, Suriname Move Toward Stronger Ties At Unga

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (right) and Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname.

NEW YORK--Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina, recently initiated Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, September 22, 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) September 23, 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon: Partly cloudy with light haze and isolated showers possible.

Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to increasingly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible. 

Forecast High: 33C / 91F           Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:08 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M

SURFACE WINDS:
This through Tuesday midday: East northeast to east southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze at 7 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS:
As the forecast period progresses, a surge of moisture and instability associated with an approaching strong tropical wave will result in deteriorating weather conditions Read more

Over 300 Men Screened For Prostate Cancer, LetS Talk About Sex Panel Discussion Next

From left: Swinda Richardson (Collective Prevention Services), Elton Richardson (St. Maarten Lions Club member), Nirmala Vlaun (Collective Prevention Services), Mercedes Elektra van der Waals-Wyatt (Elektralyets Foundation President), Alvin Prescod (St. Maarten Lions Club President), Shelly Alphonso (Positive Foundation President) and Jimmy Challenger (St Read more

Youth Trauma And Mental Health Study Launched For Caribbean Netherlands

A screen-capture of the promotional video for the Be You youth mental health study for the Caribbean Netherlands, which recently launched in Bonaire.

KRALENDIJK--A large-scale scientific study which looks into trauma experiences and mental health among young people in the Caribbean Netherlands was launched on Thursday, September 11, starting with Bonaire. The study is called Be You, emphasising that it focuses on young people themselves: their experiences, feelings, and voice Read more

You Cannot Lie Your Way Into Integrity Says Mp Peterson

PHILIPSBURG--Party for Progress (PFP) Member of Parliament (MP) Raeyhon Peterson issued a stark warning to both leaders and citizens about the consequences of choosing deception over honesty. You cannot lie your way into integrity. Read more

Minister BrugS Statements On Pjiae Notice

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — As Minister of Labor, I have taken note of the communication recently issued by the management of PJIAE to its staff concerning measures to be taken against French nationals employed at PJIAE. Such communication has caused significant unrest in the community, which requires clarification on my part.

I, Richinel Brug, hereby unequivocally distance myself from the content and implications of such correspondence Read more

Minister Brug Distances Himself From Pjiae Memo, Calls For Proper Employee Registration

AIRPORT--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug has addressed recent unrest caused by a memo issued to staff at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) concerning French nationals employed at the company.

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Rahim Hussein

REWARD--St. Dominic High School says the achievements of its students in the May 2025 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma examination session has surpassed the global average.

This year, 17 candidates registered, including 16 diploma and 1 course candidate, with 138 subject entries this session. Fourteen candidates successfully completed all the requirements to be awarded the IB Diploma after two years in the programme. With an 88% pass rate, the DP candidates of St Read more

From Pupil To Ceo: Julius Lambert Accepts Torch To Lead Alma Mater Hillside Christian Schools As Ceo

Incoming CEO Julius Lambert (right) holds the torch received from co-founder Asha Stevens (second right), while Jacqueline Holiday (left)

~ To focus on modern learning, inclusive education ~

CAY HILL--St. Maarten son of the soil Julius Lambert, a former Hillside student, has come full circle as he takes on the role of Chief Exec Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 28 August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 29 August 2025

WEATHER:   This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with intermittent showers and isolated thunder.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:58 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:    This afternoon through Friday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 6 to 13 mph.

SYNOPSIS:    Lingering moisture and instability associated with a recent tropical wave will provide cloudy skies, sporadic showers, and isolated thunder throughout the forecast period Read more

Mp Lyndon Lewis: Stop Destroying Our Economy

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW), Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis strongly condemns the recent robberies taking place across Sint Maarten. He expressed deep concern about the growing fear and anxiety that these crimes are instilling in residents, business owners, and visitors alike Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Saturday, 16 August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Sunday midday (12:00 LST) 17 August 2025TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN...A FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECTA SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECTWEATHER:This afternoon through Sunday midday: Cloudy to overcast with intermittent showers and possible thunderstorms.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Sunday midday: Southwesterly to southerly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts, mainly in or near showers.SYNOPSIS: Abundant moisture and instability associated with the passage of Hurricane Erin will cause cloudy skies, intermittent showers and possible thunderstorms across the local region Read more

Center Of Erin At Closest Point

SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN # 8

DATE ISSUED: Saturday, 16 August 2025 TIME: 11:00 AM (15:00 UTC)

TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN...

A FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT

At 11:00am, the center of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 19.7 North, longitude 62.8 West or about 115 miles north of St. Maarten. The system is moving toward the west near 17 mph (28 km/h). This motion is expected to continue this afternoon with a gradual decrease in forward speed, as it turns west-northwest Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Saturday, 16 August 2025 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Sunday morning (06:00 LST) 17 August 2025A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTENA FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECTA SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECTWEATHER:Today through Sunday morning: Cloudy to overcast and breezy with intermittent showers and thunderstorms.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This morning: Westerly to southwesterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 24 mph and higher gusts, mainly in or near showers.This afternoon through Sunday morning: Southerly to southeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 16 to 26 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Abundant moisture and instability associated with the passage of Hurricane Erin will cause cloudy skies, intermittent showers and thunderstorms across the local region Read more