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Vital, Vulnerable And Vanishing: Mangroves Are Declining Rapidly

Bird-watching cabin at Little Bay Pond, which is surrounded by mangroves. This natural habitat is under threat from upcoming development, including a restaurant and entertainment venue built into the pond and walkways cutting through the remaining mangroves.

PHILIPSBURG--With World Mangrove Day this past Saturday, July 26, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) is sounding the alarm: mangrovesnatures coastal guardiansare under serious threat across the region.

Found only on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaao, and St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 24 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 25 July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Showers will remain restricted, due to a dry and stable atmosphere across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 23 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 24 July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze at 12 to 18 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Pockets of moisture associated with a weak tropical wave may cause brief showers across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 22nd July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, breezy and hazy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 17 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Despite a relatively stable atmosphere, patches of moisture may cause isolated showers as they move across the region Read more

Mp Lacroes: Lng In Shipping Is Critical For Our Economy, Health

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes of the United Peoples (UP) party is calling for greater public understanding and support for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the shipping industry, saying it offers a crucial opportunity for St. Maarten to improve air quality, protect public health, and modernise its ec Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 21st July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy, breezy and hazy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moisture trailing a weak low level trough may cause isolated showers across the local area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 17 July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 18 July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with light haze and isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture from a recent tropical wave that affected the local area may cause periods of cloudiness and isolated showers Read more

Prime Minister Mercelina Receives Delegation Highlighting High-Tech Community Fund In Drc

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (third from right) received a courtesy visit from (from left to right) Christopher Kiangala, Secretary to the FSRDC National Coordinator; SMITCO CEO and Director Perry Geerlings; FSRDC National Coordinator Philippe Ngwala Malemba; Three Eagles Sunergy Founder and Chair Karine Shufford; and Phoenix Capital President Alain Lemieux.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 9th July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 10th July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy, breezy and hazy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:44 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 17 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: A weak tropical wave will increase the probability of showers across the region during of this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 30 June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 1 July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:41 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly to east-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 6 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: The concentration of Saharan dust affecting the local region is expected to gradually decrease throughout the day, then increase again by mid-week Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 27th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 28th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, until Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and slightly hazy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 18 mphSYNOPSIS: Relatively stable weather conditions will persist, alongside a gentle to moderate breeze Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 26th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 27th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy, breezy and slightly hazy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: Light concentrations of Saharan dust will persist today however, expect a gradual decrease overnight Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 25th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 26th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Mostly fair, breezy and slightly hazy.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Mostly fair, breezy and slightly hazy. Brief isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Light concentrations of Saharan dust will persist and reduce both visibility and air quality Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 24 June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 25 June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: A plume of Saharan dust hovering over the region will continue to reduce visibility and air quality through this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 23 June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 24 June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Showers will remain restricted, due to a dry and stable atmosphere across the region Read more

Silent March Against Violence In Bonaire

Some of the participants

KRALENDIJK--In response to the increasing gun violence and the recent murder of a 15-year-old boy, a silent march was held in Bonaire on June 19. A large group of islanders walked silently to send a collective signal.

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 20th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 21st June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy, breezy and slightly hazy.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeast to East, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 18 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: Light concentrations of Saharan dust will persist and affect both visibility and air quality across the region Read more

Lacroes Warns Of No-Confidence Motion If Govt. Fails To Move Country Forward

Francisco Lacroes

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on Thursday issued a strong warning that he will be the one to bring a motion of no-confidence if the government does not sufficiently move the country forward.

If I, Francisco Alberto Lacroes, an elected member of this Parliament, believe that this government is not willing and able to bring this country forward, then it is in my right to bring a motion of disapproval or a motion of no-confidence the same way I have praised all ministers when they did something good, Lacroes said during the start of the public plenary discussions on the draft 2025 budget.

He outlined the process for such a motion Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 19th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 20th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy, breezy and slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeast to East, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Light concentrations of Saharan dust will reduce visibility and air quality across the region Read more

Minister Plenipotentiary: Dutch Safety Board Expertise Vital Source Of Knowledge To Tap Into

Chief of Staff Cabinet Minister Plenipotentiary Carol Voges (second left), Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell (third left), and members of the Dutch Safety Board.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 11 June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 12 June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Air quality and visibility will remain reduced through the next 24 to 36 hours, due to the presence of Saharan Dust affecting the region Read more

Mussington Receives Members Of Prevention And Security Mission

Meeting in progress with members of CLSPD.

MARIGOT--Collectivit President Louis Mussington recently welcomed members of the Prevention and Security Mission (Conseil Local de Scurit et de Prvention de la Dlinquance (CLSPD)) and, in particular, the social mediators who work in the field.

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PHILIPSBURG--The final results of two comprehensive studies into the lifestyles and motor skills of children in St. Maarten was presented by Stichting Expertisecentrum Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs (EGO) Foundation representatives to a broad cross-section of persons working in public education and the school sector, at the Government Building, Philipsburg, on Monday.

Among the around 30 attendees present, prominent names included Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel S.J Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 2nd June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd June 2025 A DUST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6AM TUESDAY 3RD JUNE WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally hazy and breezy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: High concentrations of Saharan dust will dominate conditions for the next 18 24 hours, reducing both visibility and air quality across the region Read more