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Les Mardis De Grand Case Returns For Four Tuesdays

Les Mardis de Grand Case returns on March 11 for four consecutive Tuesdays. Photo credit Calypso Events.

GRAND CASE--Calypso Events announced officially on Thursday that Les Mardis de Grand Case will return starting Tuesday, March 11, for four consecutive Tuesdays, albeit with a smaller budget.

The about-turn suggests the organiser reached a compromise with the Collectivit after earlier back and forth arguments over whether the subvention to hold the event had been submitted to the Collectivit on time, which ultimately resulted in the event being cancelled.

Calypso Events disclosed it had received a subvention of 30,000 euros from the Collectivit in addition to a subvention for the electricity installations on the Boulevard, a detail the Collectivit had not agreed to previously Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday morning (12:00 LST) February 19th, 2025 WEATHER:   This afternoon through Wednesday morning: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low: 24C / 75F  Sunset Today: 6:15 P.M Read more

Motion For Referendum On Independence Rejected After Vote Tied For Second Time

 PHILIPSBURG--A motion presented by National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Ardwell Irion, urging government to begin preparations for a consultative referendum on political independence for St. Maarten by December 31, 2027, was rejected on Monday after a second vote resulted in a tie Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 17th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 18th February 2025 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6:00AM TUESDAY, 18TH FEBRUARY WEATHER:   This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F             Forecast Low: 23C / 73F  Sunset Today: 6:15 P.M Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 14th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 15th February 2025  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:   This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered rain-showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low:  24C / 75F  Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M Read more

The Culprit Gives Up Himself

LETTER TO THE EDITOR the culprit gives up himself

Dear Editor,

I have been following your live My2Cents on Facebook and I applaud your outcry on the topic of sexual harassment on the workplace and the bravery of the lady Ms. Nicole James that reacted to go public with her ordeal and her open petition to the Parliament of Sint Maarten and the Government of Sint Maarten with the request to put policies in place that addresses this matter. She also addressed the Integrity Chamber. Rightly so.

It is very disturbing to hear about this issue playing within the Police Force and within a department of VSA Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 13th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 14th February 2025  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:   This afternoon through Friday afternoon: Generally cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73F  Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M Read more

Pm Wants Country Prepared Before Pursuing Marijuana Legalisation

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina speaking to reporters on Wednesday.

 

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina on Wednesday reiterated the need for careful preparation before considering the legalisation of marijuana in St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 12th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 13th February 2025  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:   This afternoon through tonight: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.
Thursday morning through midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 22C / 72F  Sunset Today: 6:12 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M Read more

Napb Members Frustrated Over Not Yet Receiving Their National Decrees

NAPB St. Maarten President Marcus Pantophlet.

 

PHILIPSBURG--The NAPB St. Maarten police union said on Tuesday that its members have voiced increasing frustration after not receiving their national decrees.

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 11th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 12th February 2025  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:   This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F  Sunset Today: 6:12 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 10th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 11th February 2025 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:   This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F  Sunset Today: 6:12 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:42 A.M Read more

The Act Of Bravery

Dear editor and all readers,

In reaction to Miss Nicole James story published a few days ago via your media house, I would like to congratulate her for the act of bravery to come open and share her ordeal, whereas she also proves that she has overcome. That itself is a very good sign as life continues. But it is worrisome to learn from her story that there are about 8 to 10 more women who were all victims of the same man, the acting section head that in the meantime is known to be Mr Read more

Minister Richinel Brug Meets With Ombudsman

Philipsburg, St. Maarten —Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Hon. Richinel Brug, met with Ombudsman Ms. Gwendolien Mossel. This meeting, initiated at the Ministers request, served as a formal introduction and a platform to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the Ministry of VSA and the Ombudsmans office.

Minister Brug expressed his gratitude to the Ombudsman for accepting his request and emphasized his commitment to transparency and accountability Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 7th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 8th February 2025 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:   Today through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low:  25C / 77F  Sunset Today: 6:10 P.M Read more

Law Proposed To Restrict Import, Distribution, Sale Of Specific Single-Use Plastic, Polystyrene Foam Products

Chairperson of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams (at podium) during the session.

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), in collaboration with the government of St. Maarten, on Tuesday evening hosted a Plastic Free SXM Town Hall Meeting to discuss proposed legislation aimed at significantly reducing single-use pl Read more

Prfet Vincent Berton Bids Farewell At Cocktail Party

Prfet Vincent Berton is presented with a Ruby Bute painting by Dutch-side Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (right) as a parting gift at the cocktail party Wednesday. Collectivit President Louis Mussington (left) looks on Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, February 06th, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) February 07th, 2025 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:   This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showersForecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low: 25C / 77F  Sunset Today: 6:10 P.M Read more

Priority Service For Elderly, Seating Improvements At ReceiverS Office

PHILIPSBURG--Priority service for the elderly and seating for clients comfort are improvements that Finance Marinka Gumbs has instituted at the Receivers Office.

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Mobilisation, Layout Marketplace Construction Began Wednesday

An artists impression of the new Marketplace. (Image from file)

PHILIPSBURG--The mobilisation and layout of the construction of the Soualiga Marketplace began on Wednesday, February 5, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten said on Wednesday.

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Pm: No Recorded Cases Of Statelessness Due Only To Nationality Loss, 3 Stateless In Civil Registry

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina in Parliament on Wednesday.

 

PHILIPSBURG--There are no recorded cases in St Maarten where an individual became stateless solely due to the loss of Dutch nationality through the Department of Civil Registry, Prime Minister Dr. Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 5th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 6th February 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:09 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high-pressure system will generate gentle to moderate winds across the region Read more

Parliamentary Justice Committee Supports Round-Table On Point Blanche Prison Crisis

PHILIPSBURG--The Justice Committee of the Parliament of St. Maarten convened on Tuesday to discuss a proposal for a round-table addressing the ongoing capacity crisis at the Point Blanche prison. The meeting, requested by Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) Member of Parliam Read more

Scdf Ordered To Pay Naf. 35,000 In Unpaid Festival Village Rent

PHILIPSBURG--The Court of First Instance on Tuesday ordered St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) to pay NAf. 35,860 in unpaid rent for its use of Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village during last years Carnival.

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