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Source: The Daily Herald
14 Apr 2025 11:46 PM

One Firearm Surrendered On First Day Of Stop, Drop And Go Amnesty Prog.

A .24 calibre Midnight Special and ammunition were handed over to police on Monday.

 

PHILIPSBURG--The Stop, Drop and GO firearm amnesty programme began on a promising note Monday morning with the voluntary surrender of an unlicensed firearm a .24 calibre Midnight Special. The Sint Maarten Police Force KPSM and the Prosecutors Office say the handover is an encouraging step in the ongoing effort to reduce gun violence and promote public safety.

The next opportunity to participate in the amnesty will be on Wednesday, April 16, and authorities are urging the public to turn in illegal firearms and ammunition Read more


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UD
Source: The Daily Herald
14 Apr 2025 12:18 PM
DATE ISSUED: Monday 14th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 15th April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:56 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeast to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A frontal system will affect the island today Read more

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SPA
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UD
Source: The Daily Herald
11 Apr 2025 12:05 PM
DATE ISSUED: Friday, 11th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 12th April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:58 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture and weak instability will account for isolated showers across the region Read more

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HOPE
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UD
Source: The Daily Herald
11 Apr 2025 12:00 AM

Rserve Naturelle Holding A Second Informative Session On Marine Turtles

An eco-volunteer in the field for trace counting. Photo copyright AGRNSM.

 

HOPE ESTATE--As part of the programme to study marine turtle populations, the Rserve Naturelle management association AGRNSM will welcome the public to its premises in Hope Estate from 5:30pm to 7:30pm today, Friday, April 11, to raise awareness of conserving marine biodiversity, marine tur Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
10 Apr 2025 01:13 PM

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 10th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 11th April 2025

WEATHER: This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: Available moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere and weak instability will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers Read more


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PFP
Source: The Daily Herald
10 Apr 2025 01:05 PM

Misclassification Of Civil Works Permits Still Practice Under Present Government

PHILIPSBURG--The misclassification of Civil Works permits as Building Permits in the National Gazette continues under the leadership of Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice Gumbs, who represents Party for Progress (PFP) Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
09 Apr 2025 11:48 PM

Ernestine Freedom Celebrates 100Th Birthday And A Remarkable Rich Life

Ernestine Freedom

 

MARIGOT--Ernestine Octavie Gumbs-Freedom celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, a remarkable milestone that few can achieve in todays modern world.

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UPP
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Source: The Daily Herald
09 Apr 2025 12:15 PM
DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 9th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 10th April 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8AM APRIL 10, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with a gentle breeze. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will support a light to moderate breeze across the area Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
08 Apr 2025 11:57 PM

Inaugural Dame Ruby Bute Short Story Contest To Be Held

ECYS Minister Melissa Gumbs (left) with Rohith Mahtani of Klass Electronics.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has announced the pr Read more


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SPA
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
08 Apr 2025 12:03 PM
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 8th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 9th April 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Variably cloudy. There is a low chance of showers.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will continue to dominate conditions across the area Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
08 Apr 2025 12:16 AM

Former Mp Brison Accused Of Taking Bribes To Promote Tourist Levy And Cryptocurrency

PHILIPSBURG--Former Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison has been indicted on bribery charges stemming from his tenure in the countrys highest legislative body from June 2018 to February 2024.

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SPA
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
07 Apr 2025 11:53 AM
DATE ISSUED: Monday, 7 April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 8 April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Although conditions are expected to remain fairly stable, pockets of moisture associated may cause brief showers across the local region Read more

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ND
Source: The Daily Herald
07 Apr 2025 09:33 AM

Governor Baly with management of CBS (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek).

Governor Baly with director of DNB (De Nederlandse Bank) Klaas Knot.

Governor Baly with State Secretary of Justitie en Veiligheid Ingrid Coenradie.

Governor Baly with Minister Plenipotentiary of St. Maarten Gracita Arrindell.

Governor Bal Read more


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UPP
ND
Source: The Daily Herald
06 Apr 2025 11:45 PM

Dutch Representation Allocates 88K Euros To Four Local Groups

From left: SMDF Managing Director Makhicia Brooks, Dutch Representative in Philipsburg Eelco Boomsma and SMDFs Program Development Manager Melanie Choisy.

 

~ SMDF appointed grant manager ~

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), through the support of the Representation of the Netherlands in Aruba, Curaao and St. Maarten VNACS in the Ministry o Read more


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UD
Source: The Daily Herald
04 Apr 2025 12:59 PM

Rmr WarnsSt. Maarten Over Budget Delay

THE HAGUE--The Kingdom Council of Ministers RMR has issued a stern warning to the government of St. Maarten, urging them to present a finalised 2025 national budget approved by Parliament by April 30. A formal letter of reprimand will be sent to Prime Minister Luc Mercelina

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ECE
Source: The Daily Herald
04 Apr 2025 09:34 AM

Mp Ottley Questions Vromi Minister Gumbs On Proposed Landfill Entry Fee

VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs revealed a billboard at the entrance of the landfill on Monday, saying It will take all of us, referring to the clean-up of the main dump.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
03 Apr 2025 11:42 PM

Higher Education Law Unanimously Passed, Gumbs Calls For Sustainability In Education

From left: Department Education Head Sidonia Lacorbiniere-Hodge; President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams; Minister ECYS Melissa D. Gumbs and Policy Advisor in Cabinet, Erin Ellis.

 

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament on Thursday unanimously passed the National Ordinance containing Rules on Higher Education and Research Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
03 Apr 2025 03:45 PM

Court Upholds Gumbs Stop Order On Excavation For West Vue Hotel

PHILIPSBURG--The Court has upheld the stop order imposed on NLGY Development by Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice Gumbs for the unauthorised excavation of a cliff in Cupecoy. NLGY plans to build a nineteen-storey, two-tower condo hotel The West Vue with a three-level underground gara Read more


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ECE
Source: The Daily Herald
03 Apr 2025 01:00 PM
DATE ISSUED: Thursday 3rd April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 4th April 2025 A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Mostly fair and breezy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low:  23C / 73FSunset Today: 6:26 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to strong breeze of 15 to 25 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will maintain moderate to fresh winds and higher gusts this forecast period Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
03 Apr 2025 08:35 AM

Casinos Owe Combined Total Approx. 17M In Unpaid Fees

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten in Parliament on Wednesday.

PHILIPSBURG--Casinos in St. Maarten owe a combined total of seventeen million Caribbean guiders in fees, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Read more


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UD
Source: The Daily Herald
02 Apr 2025 11:43 PM

2K Relocation Allowance, Loan Forgiveness Among Ways To Attract Students, Professionals Back Home

~ PM outlines incentive package ~

PHILIPSBURG--In a bid to combat brain drain and attract more professionals and students back to St. Maarten, Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina announced a number of incentives aimed at bringing them back to contribute to the countrys development.

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SPA
UPP
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UD
Source: The Daily Herald
02 Apr 2025 12:12 PM
DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 2nd April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd April 2025  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE   WEATHER:   This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with brisk showers.Forecast High:30C / 86F                        Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today:6:26 P.M.                            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:Today through Thursday midday: East to northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts. SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will maintain moderate to fresh winds, which are forecast to strengthen overnight Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
02 Apr 2025 10:34 AM

Coci Welcomes Finance MinisterS Initiative To Combat Tariffs Impact

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) said on Tuesday that it welcomes what it referred to as the proactive initiative by Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs towards forming a dedicated task force to assess and mitigate the impact of the pending US tariffs on global trade.

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SPA
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
01 Apr 2025 12:05 PM
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, April 01st, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) April 02nd, 2025  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:  This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:26 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:6:06 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts. SYNOPSIS:   A strong Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain brisk winds and hazardous sea conditions across the region Read more

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