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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) August 23, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:34 P.M Read more

...ESTA ES LA LTIMA ADVERTENCIA...

Cicln Post-Tropical Gert Advertencia Nmero 13

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL062023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

1100 AM AST martes 22 de agosto de 2023

RESUMEN DE LAS 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...17.4N 59.7O

ALREDEDOR DE 230 MI...370 KM ESE DE LAS ISLAS DE SOTAVENTO DEL NORTE

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...30 MPH...45 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...ONO O 290 GRADOS A 5 MPH...7 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...1008 MB...29.77 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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No hay vigilancias ni avisos costeros en efecto.

DISCUSIN Y PERSPECTIVAS

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A las 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), el centro del Cicln Post-Tropical Gert estaba localizado cerca de la latitud 17.4 Norte, longitud 59.7 Oeste 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

Consumer Price Index (Cpi) Legislation Needed For The Increase Of Aov Pension Approved In Parliament.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On August 16th, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley presented legislation to Parliament regarding the reparation of several legislations used to increase amounts such as pension and minimum wage.

"I am proud to announce that it was voted on and approved by Parliament unanimously. This critical legislation will allow the long-awaited increase of AOV pension to occur for 2023, and ensures a timely annual indexation of minimum wage and pension moving forward," stated Minister Ottley.

The changes to specific regulations include the national ordinance on general old-age insurance (pension), the national ordinance on general widows and orphans insurance, the national ordinance on minimum wages, the national health insurance ordinance, and the national accident insurance ordinance.

The legislation amends the provisions of certain national regulations relating to the adjustment of amounts based on developments in the price index for household consumption.

Under current legislation, the adjustment of amounts such as pension is subject to the CPI for the month of August of the previous year to the current year.

However, in 2018, the methodology used by the Department of Statistics has been adjusted and the price index is determined quarterly.

Therefore, JZW, SER, COA, and the Governor have all given negative advice on all attempts to index pensions based on 3rd quarter CPI Read more

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BES ISLANDS:--- A scheduled traffic check was held on Saba's Church Street between 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19th. During the check, 15 vehicles were checked with 13 official fines being issued.

The fines were as follows:

11x driving without a seat belt
2x driving without paid road tax

During the inspection, a bunch of keys was found with a key fob Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, August 21, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) August 22, 2023 

A FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms. 

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             

Forecast Low: 25C / 77F 

Sunset Today: 6:35 P.M 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

Pfp Proposal To Remove Curtain From Voting Booth Approved By Com

Gumbs pleased with progress, awaits next steps

PHILIPSBURG Party for Progress member of Parliament Melissa Gumbs expressed satisfaction for the update received from Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs in Parliaments Central Committee meeting of August 17th Read more

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~15 graduates are now better equipped to serve on Supervisory or Managing Boards~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Finance, Mr. Ardwell Irion, the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, and the Themis Institute for Governance and Leadership celebrated the successful completion of a collaboration towards the Corporate Governance Trainee Program for Young Professionals Read more

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Schools Closed On Monday Due To Inclement Weather

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS), Rodolphe Samuel has announced the closure of schools on Monday, August 21, due to inclement weather and a flood advisory.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (MECYS) Hon. Rodolphe Samuel, would like to inform all parents, students, guardians, and school staff, that all schools are to be closed on Monday, August 21 due to inclement weather.

The minister's statement reads as follows: On behalf of the Government of Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Sunday, August 20, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) August 21, 2023

A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN

UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Monday midday: Increasingly cloudy to overcast and windy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

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

Sunset Today: 6:36 P.M Read more

Sunday Chat August 20, 2023 @ 11:00Am Live !!!!!

SUNDAY CHAT August 20, 2023

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Attorney At Law Sjamira Roseburg Sponsors Breakfast Program At Psve

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Attorney at Law, and URSM candidate, Ms. Sjamira Roseburg has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and committed herself to donate daily breakfasts to the PSVE school for the entire 2023/2024 school year and beyond.

The intent of the breakfast program is to assist those students whose families are facing financial hardships. The MOU, which set forth a firm commitment to maintain the breakfast program in conjunction with PSVE and the Rotary Club of St Read more

Brug Releases Statement On Decision To Remove Black Curtains

Philipsburg — As a future candidate of the Unified Resilient Sint Maarten Movement Party (URSM), I am elated with the decision to remove black curtains from our voting booths. This decision attempts to give each and every aspiring candidate for political office an even playing field. There are so many (young) persons who have the interest of this country at heart, who have the will to make changes that will benefit the population, but because of the factor of vote-buying are constantly being overlooked.

If we think things are rough now, believe me, it can get a lot worse if we dont make better choices at the polls on E-Day (election day) Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Honorable Minister of Justice, Anna E. Richardson, and the Honorable Minister of Finance, Ardwell Irion, accompanied by their support staff, recently concluded a significant milestone by presenting computed calculations for Justice employees to His Excellency Ajamu Baly, the Governor of Sint Maarten.

This presentation marks the final stage in the comprehensive process led by the Minister of Finance, leading up to the submission of a budget amendment to the Parliament of Sint Maarten.

The legislative journey encompasses several vital steps Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, August 18, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) August 19, 2023

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, breezy and hazy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:37 P.M Read more

Potential Benefits For St. Maarten Broached In Talks Between Pm, Cdb

From left: Communications Specialist for CDB Jewel Forde, President of CDB Hyginus Leon, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Interim Director at the Directorate of Foreign Relations, Patrice GumbsRead more

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Bijlani Responds To Theo, Says He Did Not Want To Become Parliament Chair

~ But accepted due to tension between Brison, Grisha ~

PHILIPSBURG--President of Parliament Sidharth Cookie Bijlani responded on Thursday to statements made by United Peoples (UP) party founder and former leader Theo Heyliger, who had said in a recent radio interview that Bijlani took the top Parliament post to be the first India Read more

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Com Approves Removal Of Curtains From Voting Booths

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and members of her team in Parliament on Thursday.

 ~ PM updates MPs on electoral reform ~

 PHILIPSBURG--The Council of Ministers (COM) has approved the removal of the curtains from voting booths in an effort to curtail corrupt voting practices.

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BONAIRE:--- With regards to The Dutch government uses internetconsultatie https://www.internetconsultatie.nl/wolbesfinbes/b1 to collect ideas from residents and organizations, including NGOs, about legislative proposals. That these so-called consultations would be your chance to have your say on new laws before they become final.
The call for organizations to react or give input to the Law change WolBES and FinBES process, please find Bonaire Human Rights Organization's reaction and objection hereunder to the intention to legitimize the illegal BES laws:
Unjust acts do not create law.
The BES laws with respect to Bonaire in particular were created on an unjust unlawful base, as the democratic power and responsibility of the Bonaire people were reversed and subordinated back under The Hague overseas colonial rule on October 10, 2010 Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  Minister Silveria Jacobs engaged in a productive meeting with the President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Mr. Hyginus Leon, to discuss the potential benefits of Sint Maartens membership in the esteemed regional financial institution.

The meeting highlighted the shared vision of both parties to foster greater regional collaboration and towards achieving sustainable development in the Caribbean Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday, August 17, 2023 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) August 18, 2023

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:    

This Afternoon: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with slight haze, isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorm.

Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:38 P.M Read more

Election Date Set But Feedback Needed Before Announcement

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs said on Wednesday that the date for election has been set, but indicated that she need Read more

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