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Hurricane Nigel Advisory Number 13

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152023

1100 AM AST Mon Sep 18 2023

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...27.2N 51.4W

ABOUT 875 MI...1410 KM ESE OF BERMUDA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...984 MB...29.06 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nigel was located near latitude 27.2 North, lon-gitude 51.4 West Read more

Seven Ghost Commissioners At Ennia Collected Well Over 5.5 Million Dollars

The condo of former Central Bank President Emsley Tromp and his son Evan is situated in one of the two towers on Brickell Key Drive, Miami.

PHILIPSBURG--Evan Tromp (40) the son of former President of the Central Bank of Curaao and St. Maarten (CBCS) Emsley Tromp (63), received a total of NAf. 2,544,977 (US $1,413,876) from ENNIA Holding and ENNIA Investments. Wrongly, according to the September 12 verdict in ENNIAs appeal against shareholder Parman International, former director Hushang Ansary and other directors and supervisory directors.

Emsley Tromp managed the Central Bank from 1991 to 2017 Read more

Around Us $50,000 In Expenses For Every Ennia Holding Supervisory Board Meeting

Ennia claims a total of NAf. 18,624,924 has been awarded to supervisory directors in compensation and bonuses, as shown in this table from the judgment of September 12, 2023.

PHILIPSBURG--The Supervisory Board of Ennia Holding, which met three to four times a year, declared NAf Read more

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132023

1100 AM AST Fri Sep 08 2023

...LEE EXPECTED TO REMAIN A POWERFUL HURRICANE THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK...

...DANGEROUS BEACH CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AROUND THE WESTERN ATLANTIC THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK...

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...18.2N 54.5W

ABOUT 565 MI...910 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...942 MB...27.82 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lee was located near latitude 18.2 North, longi-tude 54.5 West Read more

...LIKELY TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY INTO AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS MAJOR HURRICANE BY SATUR-DAY...

Tropical Storm Lee Advisory Number 5

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132023

1100 AM AST Wed Sep 06 2023

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...14.1N 45.5W

ABOUT 1200 MI...1930 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the

progress of this system.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lee was located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 45.5 West Read more

...Gert Becomes A Post-Tropical Remnant Low...

...THIS IS THE FINAL ADVISORY...

Post-Tropical Cyclone Gert Advisory Number 13

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062023

1100 AM AST Tue Aug 22 2023

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...17.4N 59.7W

ABOUT 230 MI...370 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Gert was located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 59.7 West Read more

Tropical Storm Gert Advisory Number 9

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062023

1100 AM AST Mon Aug 21 2023

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...16.9N 57.0W

ABOUT 410 MI...660 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gert was located near latitude 16.9 North, longitude 57.0 West Read more

Foresee Secures Funding For Its 3Rd Season Of Soualichi Stories

Part of the Soualichi Stories season three team, from left: Claudette Forsythe-Labega, Ralph Cantave, Jose Sommers, Kevin Suppa Petrona and Julia Grigg during one of their planning sessions.

PHILIPSBURG--Foresee Foundation announced on Sunday that it has secured funding for its third season of Soualichi Stories, which has the subtitle, Keeping Oral History Alive.

The money for Foresees project comes from the two million euros in funding that the Dutch government granted to the Dutch Cultural Participation Fund for the Memorial Year of Slavery, which runs from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024 Read more

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Kyria Ali Has Been Appointed NagicoS First Female Ceo

Kyria Ali

 ~ Ultimate focus to lead NAGICO to success ~

 PHILIPSBURG--NAGICO Insurances now has its first woman at its helm. Almost ten years after joining NARead more

Youth Entrepreneurs Visit Atlanta With Islandpreneur

St. Maarten youth entrepreneurs and videographer Julia Grigg at Creative Media Industries Institute at Georgia State University with director and award-winning film-maker Jeasy Segal.

PHILIPSBURG--The winners of the National Youth Pitch Competition Upcycl and young entrepreneur Giomara Olivacce embarked on an enriching journey to Atlanta, Georgia, participating in the inaugural Islandpreneur Summer Entrepreneurial Exchange (ISEE) programme.

Representing Milton Peters College, Isaiah Peterson, Jael Jong a Lock and Kymora Reed, and winner of the International Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (2021) spent a week in Atlanta learning about its entrepreneurial ecosystem, meeting with founders and investors, and exploring the uniqueness of Atlanta through a variety of curated attractions.

Atlanta boasts more than 40 innovation hubs and houses global giants like Delta, Coca-Cola and BitPay Read more

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Sacred Heart School students and invited guests at Sabas Emancipation Day event.

SABA--Saba marked the start of the Commemoration Year of the Slavery Past on Saturday, July 1, with a well-attended Emancipation Day event with a number of speakers and a range of performances.

The events theme, Liberation through healing, was most fitting, said Commissioner of Culture Eviton Heyliger. Although healing hundreds of years of trauma will not happen overnight, we need to start the dialogue Read more

From left: President of Parliament Sidharth Bijlani, Janique Baly, Governor of St. Maarten Ajamu Baly, ECYS Minister Rodolphe Samuel, President of French Saint Martin Louis Mussington, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation Alexandra van Huffelen.

PHILIPSBURG--Born Free was the theme of this years Emancipation Day event, the 160th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Abolishment of Slavery in 1863, across the Dutch Caribbean islands on Saturday, July 1.

The event commenced with an ecumenical service at Saints Simon and Jude Anglican Church, Back Street, in the morning, followed by a Freedom March on Boardwalk Boulevard to the Sports Park.

The beautiful ceremony was filled with performances and renditions of song, poetry and dance by local musicians, poets, dancers, singers and storytellers.

Performance by National Institute of Arts (NIA) dancers during the ceremony.

Symbol of freedom

In his speech, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel noted the day as a symbolic celebration of freedom Read more

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Ncf Holds Ceremony For Second Chance Graduates

Keynote speaker Gracita R. Arrindell with the graduates

ST. EUSTATIUS--New Challenges Foundation (NCF) held a graduation ceremony for the second chance education graduates under the theme Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.

The ceremony was held at Mike van Putten Youth Centre/Lions Den on Thursday, June 22. The 10 graduates were Marley Brown, Erika Simmons, Jamile Redan, Tallijah Pers, Ashanti Carti, Shadiro Simmons, Anajah Smith, DShandra Turner, Isiah Courtar and Marques Schrewhardt.

The ceremony featured speeches by board members and invited guests, Commissioner of Education Reuben Merkman, NCF president Charles Lindo and director Francine Foe, who all congratulated the graduates on this hard-fought achievement and offered words of wisdom and encouragement.

President of the Parliament of St Read more

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Pupils of Sr. Regina School with story reader Doris Dedier (left)

 SIMPSON BAY--Beyond Kultura Events Foundation (BKEF) recently closed off its story reading programme at Sister Regina Primary School in Simpson Bay. For ten weeks, children of groups 5 cycle 2 and 7 cycle 2, were fully engaged in comprehensive story reading by BKEFs certified reader Doris Dedier.

Per group session, Dedier read an average of two stories from author Loekie Morales childrens book Zonnesproetjes Tropisch Nestje in the Dutch language.

Last year, the English translation of these books, The Freckled Bunch Tropical Shelter, was donated to all primary schools of St Read more

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Tropical Storm Cindy Advisory Number 6

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL042023

1100 AM AST Fri Jun 23 2023

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LOCATION...12.5N 48.0W

ABOUT 915 MI...1470 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES

The St Read more

Tropical Storm Bret Intermediate Advisory Number 16A

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032023

800 AM AST Fri Jun 23 2023

SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...13.4N 63.6W

ABOUT 160 MI...260 KM W OF ST. VINCENT

ABOUT 370 MI...600 KM ENE OF CURACAO

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES

The Meteorological Department of St Read more

...Bret Near Hurricane Strength...

...EXPECTED TO BRING STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN TO PORTIONS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT...

Tropical Storm Bret Intermediate Advisory Number 12A

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032023

800 AM AST Thu Jun 22 2023

SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...13.6N 57.0W

ABOUT 170 MI...265 KM E OF BARBADOS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...

* St Read more

Pm Jacobs Visits The Hague, Quadripartite Meeting Today

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs (fourth from right) met with the Permanent Committee for Kingdom Relations of the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament on Wednesday. St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus (third from left) was also present Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday, June 09, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) June 10, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and brief showers possible.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Available moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere may trigger brief showers during this forecast period Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, June 08, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) June 09, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and a few brief showers possible.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A moisture surge will increase the probability of showers during this forecast period Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, June 07, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) June 08, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Mainly fair with light haze 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:  

A relatively stable atmosphere will maintain mostly fair weather across the region Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, June 06, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (16:00 LST) June 07, 2023

WEATHER:    

This Afternoon: Warm and Sunny

Tonight through Wednesday midday: Fair and hazy.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: East southeasterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 05 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region Read more

Court Gives Green Light To Auction Off Pasanggrahan

The Development Bank of the Netherlands Antilles OBNA wanted to auction off the hotel with a view over Great Bay and Boardwalk Boulevard on May 25, 2023.

PHILIPSBURG--The Court of First Instance in Curaao has ruled against Pasanggrahan Strand Hotel Sint Maarten NV in its proceedings against Development Bank of the Netherlands Antilles OBRead more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, June 05, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) June 06, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a brief shower possible. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation across the region during this forecast period Read more