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Source: The Daily Herald
05 Dec 2024 12:10 PM

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, December 05th, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) December 06th, 2024 

WEATHER: This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:31 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to east-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere with low moisture levels will restrict precipitation during this forecast period.
Seas will peak near 7 feet during the next 24 hours Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
05 Dec 2024 12:18 AM

Mp Lacroes Slams Mercelina Over 'Silence' On Govt. Building Mould

PHILIPSBURG--United People's Party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes has launched what he referred to as a scathing critique of what he says is Prime Minister Dr. Read more


Candidates in this article:
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Source: The Daily Herald
04 Dec 2024 12:27 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 4th December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 5th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon and evening: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 6 to 12 mphTonight, through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast with a light to moderate breeze of 8 to 15 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Generally stable conditions persist, and moisture levels fluctuate Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
04 Dec 2024 12:04 AM

Government, Unicef Jointly Launch Positive Parenting Support Program

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (above, back row, third right), Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sports Melissa Gumbs (above, centre right), Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams (above, back row, centre right), several government officials and civil servants, programme stakeholders, community leaders and parenting advocates came together on Friday in support of the Positive Parenting Support Program Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
03 Dec 2024 01:19 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 3rd December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 4th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A generally stable and drying atmosphere is expected this forecast period Read more

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Source: 721 News
02 Dec 2024 02:28 PM

Major Houtenbos New Commander Of The Marine Detachment Of Sint Maarten

Major of the Marines Niels Houtenbos (left) and Major of the Marines Arie Noordam (right).

POINT BLANCHE Major of the Marines Niels Houtenbos took over command of the Marine Detachment on Sint Maarten on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

He took over command from Major of the Marines Arie Noordam. This happened during a ceremonial meeting on board HNLMS Holland.

Several dignitaries were present during the ceremony, including the Governor of Sint Maarten, Mr. Ajamu Baly, President of Parliament Sarah A Read more


Candidates in this article:
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Source: 721 News
02 Dec 2024 02:08 PM

Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Celebrates Its 20Th Anniversary With A Grand Gala

Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Club (SCTMC) proudly Celebrated its 20th anniversary Saturday November 23, 2024, at the Paradise Hall. Among the guests were the keynote speaker, the founding members and First president the Honorable President of Parliament Sarah A, Wescot Williams, past presidents and members of the Club.

Celebrating milestones is one way that Toastmasters reflect on the progress made over the years and as well as consider opportunities for the future.

As our Keynote Speaker, the President of Parliament said that it is an incredible honor to stand before you today as we gather to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our beloved Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Club! Two decades have passed since we first came together with a visionto cultivate communication, leadership, and personal growth in a supportive community.

Speech by MP Sarah Wescot-Williams on the 20th anniversary of the Soualiga Corporate TM Club.

As the founder of this club, she remembers our initial meetings filled with excitement and a hint of uncertainty Read more


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Source: 721 News
02 Dec 2024 01:59 PM

Edson Hato To Leave As Representative Of Vnacs

WILLEMSTAD – Mr. drs. E. (Edson) Hato, MBA, has announced that he will continue his career elsewhere. As of the 1st of December 2024, he will stop as the representative of the Netherlands in Aruba, Curaao and Sint Maarten.

Mr. Hato: I have fulfilled the role of representative of the Netherlands in Aruba, Curaao and Sint Maarten with great passion. An educational and intensive period, in which I have worked for a fruitful cooperation between the four countries in the Kingdom. Although I can agree with the ultimate objective of this cooperation – a good relationship between the countries – I have a different view on the way in which we can achieve that goal Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
02 Dec 2024 01:52 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, December 02, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) December 03, 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:29 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East northeast to east with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Despite a drier atmosphere, pockets of moisture in the wind flow may cause isolated showers Read more

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Source: 721 News
02 Dec 2024 01:04 PM

Cbcs Reduces Both Reserve Requirement Percentage And Pledging Rate

Influenced by domestic and global financial market developments

Willemstad / Philipsburg The Centrale Bank van Curaao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has decided to reduce its reserve requirement by 0.50 percentage point to 18.50% while the pledging rate was lowered further from 5.25% to 4.75%. The decision to adjust monetary policy is anchored by the normalization of economic and monetary conditions across the union. This easing of monetary policy is supported by a solid and stable foreign exchange position and adequate import coverage in the monetary union Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
02 Dec 2024 10:08 AM

Plenipotentiary Minister Arrindell Opens Job Fair

Plenipotentiary Minister Gracita Arrindell delivering the opening address on November 28.

 THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell on Thursday last opened the Working in the Caribbean 2024 job fair aimed at showcasing St Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
02 Dec 2024 12:57 AM

York Adopts Alma Mater, Pledges Financial Aid And Mentorship Progs.

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Darryl York has adopted his alma mater the Marie Genevieve de Weever Primary School pledging financial aid, mentorship programmes and his own time to ensure pupils have the Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
02 Dec 2024 12:47 AM

Derby To Repay Nearly Naf. 3.85M Earned As Ennia Ghost Employee

Clarence Derby

PHILIPSBURG--Clarence Derby (75), long-time associate of Iranian-American billionaire Hushang Ansary, has been ordered by the Court of First Instance to pay back almost NAf. 3.85 million that he earned as a ghost employee of Curaao-based insurance company Ennia.

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Source: The Daily Herald
29 Nov 2024 02:49 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday 29th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 30th November 2024THE HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLEDA HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 07 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture and instability will account for isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms across the local Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
29 Nov 2024 01:59 PM

Claret Connor delivering his address.

CAY HILL--St. Maarten Small Properties Association (SMSPA) hosted a membership mixer at LEsperance Hotel in Cay Hill on Wednesday, November 20.

Under the theme Power in Unity the event emphasised the importance of collaboration among small property owners and showcased strategies for growth and sustainability in the local tourism industry.

The highlight of the evening was a keynote address delivered by National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) Director Claret Connor, who provided actionable suggestions aimed at strengthening the associations collective impact Read more


Candidates in this article:
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Source: The Daily Herald
29 Nov 2024 01:54 PM

Annual Thanksgiving Service This Sunday

New Testament Baptist Church

 PHILIPSBURG-Some 25 years ago, the first public Thanksgiving Service was held on December 5th, 1999, following the decision of the then Executive Council on December 1st 1999, to mark the passage of the Atlantic hurricane season without significant incident or impact to St. Maarten.

According to a release from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS), In understanding and respecting the multiple religious practices on the island and ensuring that all are present to participate in this moment of Thanksgiving for carrying us through another safe Hurricane season Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
29 Nov 2024 01:50 PM

Lions Club To Host Its Annual Christmas Bingo Spectacular

Lion Wally Havertong calling the bingo balls at last years Lions-held Christmas Bingo.

 PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Lions Club is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Annual Lion Wally Havertong Christmas Bingo Spectacular. This years event will take place on Saturday, December 14, at the Aleeze Convention Center in Madame Estate. Doors open at 7:00pm, with the bingo games starting promptly at 8:00pm.

Lion Ketty Paines, Fundraising Chairperson for Sint Maarten Lions Club, confirmed that preparations are in their final stages Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
28 Nov 2024 11:33 PM

Pm Says Formation Process Took 99 Days, Screening Process Not Transparent Enough

PHILIPSBURG--The process to form the new government, which took office officially on Tuesday, took 99 days, according to the calculations of returning Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.

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Source: The Daily Herald
28 Nov 2024 12:08 PM
DATE ISSUED: Thursday 28th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 29th November 2024 A HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 31C / 88F           Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability levels continue to increase as a trough approaches the area Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
28 Nov 2024 10:16 AM

Pm: The Challenges We Face May Be Great But Our Potential As A Nation Is Greater

Governor Ajamu Baly signing into office the Mercelina II Cabinet

PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) leader Dr. Luc Me Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
27 Nov 2024 03:25 PM

Charville: Collectivit Facing Dire Consequences Of Air Antilles Deal

Territorial Councillor for the Generation Hope faction Opposition, Jules Charville.


MARIGOT--Opposition Councillor in the Territorial Council Jules Charville claims the Collectivit is risking bankruptcy if it continues paying the cost of keeping Air Antilles afloat with no significant revenue Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
27 Nov 2024 12:24 PM
 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 27th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 28th November 2024 A HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A low-level trough is departing the area, leaving isolated showers in its wake this afternoon and evening Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
26 Nov 2024 11:48 PM

Governor Swears In Four New Mps

Governor Ajamu Baly (centre) and the newly sworn-in Members of Parliament.

HARBOUR VIEW--Governor Ajamu Baly on Tuesday administered the oath to the four new Members of Parliament (MPs) Veronica Jansen-Webster (Unified Resilient St. Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
26 Nov 2024 12:17 PM
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) November 27, 2024 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief passing showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeast to east southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 15 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Stable conditions will persist with moderate winds due to the dominant Atlantic high-pressure ridge Read more

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