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DATE ISSUED: Monday 10th March 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 11th March 2025WEATHER:   This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally fair. The isolated shower is likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F                       Forecast Low: 24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:21 P.M.                            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:24 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A shallow trough is affecting the island today Read more

Romi Launches Erosion Project, Announces Temporary Road Closure

In red is the section that is closed off temporarily starting today, Monday, March 10.

 PHILIPSBURG--A section of Ebenezer Road at the intersection of W.R. Plantz Road and Johannes C. Paap Road will be closed temporarily. The closure, effective from today, Monday, March 10, to Wednesday, April 9, is necessary to facilitate the Hillside Stabilization Project, aimed at addressing severe erosion in the area.

The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI announced the project in response to the ongoing deterioration of the Ebenezer Trench, which has led to infrastructure collapse and increased flood risks for residents.

Reports dating back to 2010 highlighted concerns about excavation practices, with further complaints in 2020 and 2021 regarding hillside erosion and falling soil Read more

Young Man Shot In Sandy Ground Fri.

SANDY GROUND--The Fire Brigade and other emergency services were called out to Sandy Ground on around 10:00pm Friday to respond to a victim lying unconscious in the street.

Arriving on the scene the Pompiers found a young man in his 20s in cardiac arrest with a gunshot wound to his chest Read more

Gifts Over Naf. 360 Prohibited Under New Ministerial Gift Policy To Be Implemented

PHILIPSBURG--Gifts exceeding NAf. 360 in value, whether in cash, vouchers or those from parties involved in active government tenders or approvals, will be strictly prohibited under a new Ministerial Gift Policy to be implemented soon by government.

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Commercial High-Rise Projects Approved Under Misclassified Residential Permits

 PHILIPSBURG--Several new commercial developments, ranging from four to eighteen storeys high, have begun construction in residential areas despite being approved under residential permits, which only allow a maximum of three storeys or 12 metres. Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs acknowledged on Wednesday that the permit classification published in the National Gazette as residential is incorrect.

Speaking at the Council of Ministers press briefing, Gumbs addressed questions posed by The Daily Herald on Wednesday, February 27, regarding a building permit issued for Jordan Road a small road historically used by public buses and residents vehicles until a developer began clearing the area in April 2024 Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 7th March 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 8th March 2025WEATHER:   This afternoon through tonight: Variably cloudy with isolated showers possible.
Saturday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F                       Forecast Low:25C / 77FSunset Today:6:20 P.M.                            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:26 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southerly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 12 mph, occasionally becoming lighter and variable.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and weak instability associated with a weak low level trough may produce isolated showers across the local area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 6th March 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 7th March 2025WEATHER:   This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High:29C / 84F                        Forecast Low:24C / 75FSunset Today:6:20 P.M.                            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Friday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture and instability associated with a low level trough, will continue to influence the local weather Read more

Ombudsman Seeks To Strengthen Institution With Law Amendments

From left: Prime Minister Dr Luc Mercelina , Ombudsman Gwendolien Mossel and Ombudsman Secretary General Randolf Duggins.

~ Childrens Ombudsman proposed ~

PHILIPSBURG--Ombudsman Gwendolien Mossel has submitted proposed amendments to the national ordinance governing the Ombudsman institution to the Department of Legal Affairs and Legislation JZ and W for review.

The submission was made through Prime Minister Dr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 5th March 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 6th March 2025WEATHER:   This afternoon through this evening: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High:29C / 84F                        Forecast Low:25C / 77FSunset Today:6:20 P.M.                            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Thursday midday: East southeasterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 5 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability trailing a low level trough will account for isolated showers across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 4th March 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 5th March 2025WEATHER:   This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Generally cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High:29C / 84F                        Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today:6:20 P.M.                            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:28 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:Today through Wednesday midday: East to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 4 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A departing trough leaves relatively moist and slightly unstable conditions in its wake Read more

12PM Public Weather ForecastDATE ISSUED: Monday 3rd March 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 4th March 2025WEATHER:   This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Generally cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High:30C / 86F                        Forecast Low: 23C / 73FSunset Today:6:19 P.M.                            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:29 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon/evening: Southeast to easterly with a gentle breeze of 5 to 12 mphTonight, through Tuesday midday: East-northeast to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 8 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: An incoming trough is the main feature of this forecast period Read more

Minister Plenipotentiary Meets With National Ombudsman Van Zutphen

From left: National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen and St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell. Arrindell presented to Van Zutphen the book Know Your Political History written by authors Edgar and Julian Lynch.

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Students Clean Beach

A group from Broadreach, a United States-based student travel programme, recently helped clean up Zeelandia Beach in St. Eustatius, alongside a team from St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation STENAPA. The combined group removed a total of 1,861 items from a beach that is the islands hotspot for nesting sea turtles.

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Hnp Launches A New Book By Shake Keane

A collage of photos of Fridays book launch at University of St. Martin.

POND ISLAND--House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP) held a book launch for Ixion and The Soufriere Suit at University of St. Martin (USM) last Friday. This is the latest book from the late Shake Keane, a St. Vince Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 28th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 01st March 2025WEATHER:   This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High:30C / 86F                        Forecast Low:25C / 77FSunset Today:6:18 P.M.                            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:31 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Saturday midday: East southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 17 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Patches of low level clouds trailing a low level trough will cause cloudiness and isolated showers across the region Read more

Promising Opportunities For Fresh Produce And Seafood From Panama

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (third left) along with COCI Board Member Nzinga Lake (left) and COCI Executive Director Jude Houston (second left).

PHILIPSBURG--Discussions St. Maarten held with Panamas director of export, focusing on leveraging Panama as a trade hub for St. Maarten and the wider Caribbean, presented promising opportunities for direct shipments of fresh produce and seafood, potentially reducing consumer costs in St Read more

Airbus A400m Military Aircraft On Exercise At Grand Case Airport

Airbus A400M parked at Grand Case Airport.

GRAND CASE--It is an unusual sight to have a huge military aircraft land at Grand Case. A French Air Force Airbus A400M has been deployed to the region over the last few days to provide security for the Ariane rocket launch.

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 27th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 28th February 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. Forecast High:29C / 84FForecast Low:25C / 77F  Sunset Today:6:18 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow:6:32 A.M.  SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph. SYNOPSIS:   A weak low level trough will cause brief isolated showers across the region Read more

Christophe Emmanuel Indicted On Bribery, Corruption Charges

Then-Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Christophe Emmanuel standing in front of the large flagpole at the Bell's lookout point in November 2017. He allegedly took a NAf. 23,500 bribe from the businessman who was awarded the controversial flagpole project. (file photo) Read more

12PM Public Weather ForecastDATE ISSUED: Wednesday 26th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 27th February 2025WEATHER:   This afternoon through Thursday morning: Variably cloudy and breezy. The isolated shower is likely.Thursday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low:  25C / 77F  Sunset Today: 6:18 P.M Read more

12 PM Public Weather Forecast DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 25th February 2025 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (06:00 LST) 26th February 2025WEATHER:   This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low:  25C / 77F  Sunset Today: 6:17 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:33 A.M Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 24th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 25th February 2025WEATHER:   This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally fair and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low: 24C / 75F  Sunset Today: 6:17 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:34 A.M Read more

78% Of Construction Permits Issued Under Mercelina I-Ii Published Too Late To Object

On January 28, one day before the issuance of a building permit by VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs, Vie LVen Luxury Resort posted a construction update on Facebook using this picture, stating: Were making exciting progress!

 PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI has published 82 construction permits since the first Mercelina-led cabinet was sworn in on May 3, 2024 Read more

Mp Peterson Urges Vromi Minister To Clarify Conflict-Of-Interest Protocols

Party for Progress (PFP) Member of Parliament Raeyhon Peterson questions PFP Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Env Read more