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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 6th December 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 7th December 2023

WEATHER:    

This Afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible.

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

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

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a gentle breeze of 08 to 14 mph becoming light and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A relatively stable weather pattern will be maintained across the region Read more

Mp Jorien Wuite Leaves Dutch Second Chamber

Former St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary and first-ever Dutch MP of St. Maarten descent Jorien Wuite listened to words of gratitude from President of the Second Chamber Vera Bergkamp as Bergkamp bade farewell to all leaving Dutch MPs.

~ Receives applause for her efforts for Caribbean ~

THE HAGUE--On Tuesday, December 5, 79 Members of Parliament (MPs) left the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament following the recent elections Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 05 December 2023

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6, 2023

WEATHER:    

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

Forecast High: 31 C / 88F              Foreca Read more

Climb Wins Bid For Educational Programme, Exams For Inmates

The results of the tender process were unveiled by Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (second from left) in a meeting attended by Acting Director of the prison and house of detention Henrietta Doran (second from right), alongside Yadira Boston and Delroy Pierre representing CLIMB.

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Creative Leadershi Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday 4th December 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 5th December 2023 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT 

WEATHER:  

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Local showers are possible. 

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

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.    

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 15 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A stable atmosphere will limit significant shower activity Read more

Astronaut Nicole Stott Brings Fusion Of Art And Science To La Samanna

Astronaut Nicole Stott (left) with Cristina Korp at Belmond La Samanna.

MARIGOT--Belmond La Samanna Hotel was honoured to host astronaut Nicole Stott November 28-30, where she brought a fascinating and unique insight to her experience of working at the National Aeronautical Space Agency (NASA), and her two flight missions to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2009 and 2011.

Government officials, stakeholders and invited guests at the inauguration of St. Maarten Tourism Bureaus new offices.

PHILIPSBURG--Government officials, tourism stakeholders, locals and visitors gathered on Frontstreet Friday evening to witness the inauguration of St. Maarten Tourism Bureaus (STBs) new offices in the St. Joseph Building.

The event also served as the platform for the unveiling of the destination's eagerly awaited logo a vibrant emblem that signifies a renewed commitment to promoting the island's unique charm, it was stated in a STB press release issued Sunday evening.

Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Arthur Lambriex, alongside Tourism Director May-Ling Chun and the building owners, Luis Gioia and Angel Gioia, unveiled the new office and logo, marking a pivotal milestone for STB.

Lambriex praised the opening of the new state-of-the-art tourism office as a major milestone for the St Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, 01 December 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 02 December 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief local showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:28 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS: 

A tight surface pressure gradient will maintain brisk winds across the region Read more

Solicitor-General Requests 17-Month Sentence On First Day Of Frans RichardsonS Appeal Trial

The LEA building in Philipsburg.

PHILIPSBURG--Considering it proven that Frans Richardson (55) accepted bribes totalling US $94,800 and abused his position as a Member of Parliament (MP), the solicitor-general on Thursday asked the panel of three appellate judges to sentence the former leader of United St Read more

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Marvio Cooks Calls Out Shameless Campaigning

Marvio Cooks

PHILIPSBURG--Party for Progress (PFP) candidate and deputy leader Marvio Cooks brings attention to the shameless campaigning being done using student athletes.

Pfp Calls On Candidates To Fix Illegally Placed Billboards

A political billboard in a roundabout.

PHILIPSBURG--The Party for Progress (PFP) on Thursday raised serious concerns about the continued disregard for the election and campaign guidelines issued by the minister of justice on St. Maarten.

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 30th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 01st December 2023

WEATHER:

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

Forecast High: 32C / 90F                 Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
Drifting pockets of moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere may cause a few showers across the local area Read more

Witness Says Frans Got Large Commission For Btp Building But Also Other Former Politicians

The Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP) building in Cannegieter Street.

~ Including $200k in political contributions to Ohndhae ~

PHILIPSBURG--Two witnesses testified under oath in open court on Wednesday as part of former Member of Parliament (MP) Frans Richardsons appeal of his 2021 conviction for bribery and abuse of position in the so-called Aquamarine II investigation Read more

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St. Maarten Not Ready For Pre-Academic Year, Minister Samuel Says It Will Not Be Mandatory

From left: Sint Maarten's Deputy Minister Plenipotentiary Richard Panneflek (Who signed on behalf of St. Maarten Education Minister Rodolphe Samue), Curaao Education Minister Sithree van Heydoorn, Aruban Minister Endy Croes and Netherlands Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf welcomed the new structure of the Strategic Education Alliance (SEA) on November 6.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel said on Wednesday that the pre-academic year will not be mandatory for students on St Read more

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Info Session For National Career Fair Thursday At Govt. Building

PHILIPSBURG--Minister Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus and his cabinet have reached out to the Council of Ministers and the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) regarding one of their economic outreach activities that has the potential of contributing to De Nationale Carrirebeurs (National Career Fair). 

  Violenus personally initiated constructive discussions with the Dutch company Memory Group, the main company for the National Career Fair that promotes Working in the Caribbean. 

  The main goal is to mobilise the diaspora of St Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 29th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 30th November 2023

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A dry and stable atmosphere will continue to limit shower activity across the local area Read more

St. Maarten Hosts Initiative To Launch Platform For Caribbean Crime Analysts

Chief of Police John advocated transnational cooperation between data-driven law enforcement agencies exchanging information about criminal networks in the region.

SIMPSON BAY--Crime analysts from islands all over the Caribbean and from the Netherlands, France and Guyana, came to St. Maarten last week for a networking conference aimed at cooperation in the Caribbean region. Under the auspices of Minister of Justice Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 28th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 29th November 2023 

WEATHER:  

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. The isolated shower is possible during the evening period and overnight. 

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

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:  The Atlantic high-pressure system remains the dominant feature across the region Read more

Chokehold Movie Delivers The Message That Domestic Violence Is Unacceptable

The Chokehold cast at the Friday press conference: from left; Simeon Henderson, Enyinne Nwigwe, Director Joel Ayuk (standing), Kenneth Okolie, Oremeyi Kareem, and Sherando Ferril. (Robert Luckock photo).

 MARIGOT--Timed to coincide with International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women, the premiere of locally-produced and -directed film Chokehold, written and directed by Joel Ayuk, took place at Caribbean Cinemas on Saturday night with the main actors in attendance.

Replicating a Hollywood premiere with red carpet, photo calls and a VIP reception, the international cast were dressed to the nines for the occasion.

Among prominent personalities from the community, Vice Presidents of the Collectivit Alain Richardson, Bernadette Davis and Dominique Louisy were present to support the film, as well as Territorial Councillor Martine Beldor.

Anticipating a large turnout, the 1-hour film produced by CANI TV Studios was shown in two theatres Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday 27th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 28th November 2023 

WEATHER:  

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy.  

Forecast High: 30C / 86F                 Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

The Atlantic high-pressure system remains the dominant feature across the region.
Long period northeasterly swells continue to affect regional waters Read more

Oranje School Implements Remote Learning Plan During Repair Work

Oranje School is under repair, as can be seen from the scaffolding that was put into place for the upgrade works.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel has provided an update on the ongoing repair and upgrade work at Oranje School. The school is currently undergoing necessary repairs, w Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 24th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 25th November 2023

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ST. MAARTEN IS CANCELLED

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                     Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:24 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Lingering moisture and weak instability associated with a recent frontal boundary may cause a few showers across the local area.
Seas are expected to gradually subside today Read more

Court Orders Olivier Arrindell To Rectify Insults About Prime Minister Jacobs And Minister Ottley

The two cabinet members with their respective verdicts

PHILIPSBURGThis morning the Court in First Instance found that Olivier Arrindells accusations of corruption and other defamatory statements about Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and Minister of Public Health, Social Affairs and Labour VSA Read more

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Toastmaster Cheryl Dangleben-York Crowned Face Of Woha 2023-2024

Bringing the crown home to St. Maarten, Cheryl Dangleben-York aims to inspire young girls and women.

PHILIPSBURG/LONDON--Caribbean Pearls Toastmasters Club proudly announced on Thursday that Cheryl Dangleben-York has been crowned Face of WOHA for 2023-2024 in London, England.