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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 8th May 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 9th May 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon and evening: Variably cloudy with isolated showers. There is a chance of thunder.Tonight, through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.Forecast High:31C / 88F                      Forecast Low: 24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:36 P.M.                          Sunrise Tomorrow:5:42 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: Northerly to Easterly, with light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 10 mph; becoming variable and calm at times.SYNOPSIS:   A trough is affecting the island and increasing instability across the area Read more

Mental Health Cases For Minors Under 15 Spike To 159% In Three Years, Minister Brug Reports

VSA Minister Richinel Brug speaking in Parliament on Wednesday.

~ Involuntary admissions at MHF up by 50% early 2025 ~

 PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, May 07, 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) May 08, 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Thursday midday: Generally cloudy with occasional scattered showers.Forecast High:30C / 86F                      Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:36 P.M.                          Sunrise Tomorrow:5:42 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with light air to gentle breeze at 03 to 10 mph, becoming variable at times.SYNOPSIS:   As a trough continues to cause instability across the region, expect cloudy skies with occasional scattered showers Read more

Grisha Announces Steps To Counter Tariff Threat, Safeguard Food Supply

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (centre) addressing MPs during Mondays meeting with members of her delegation.

 

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has announced a package of measures aimed at protecting St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 6th May 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 7th May 2025 WEATHER:  This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Generally cloudy with some scattered showers.Forecast High:31C / 88F                     Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:35 P.M.                        Sunrise Tomorrow:5:43 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to Easterly, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph. SYNOPSIS:   A low-level trough will influence increased moisture and instability over the area during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 5th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 6th May 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High:31C / 88F                      Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:35 P.M.                          Sunrise Tomorrow:5:43 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph. SYNOPSIS:   A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the local area Read more

Ser Submits VisitorS Tax Advice To Brug, Proposed Tax $15 Per Adult, $10 Per Child

From left: VSA Minister Richinel Burg, Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs, TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten and SER chairman Read more

Acting Kingdom Rep. Helmond Reflects On Unity, Peace At BonaireS Remembrance Day

Acting Kingdom Representative Jan Helmond delivering his speech on Sunday

KRALENDIJK--Acting Kingdom Representative Jan Helmond delivered a deeply personal and reflective speech, connecting the history of World War II on Bonaire with todays calls for unity and understanding, during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony held at Wilhelminaplein in Kralendijk on May 4.

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 2nd May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd May 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Saturday morning through midday: Generally cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely. Forecast High: 30C / 84F                           Forecast Low: 24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:34 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:45 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeast to Easterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 15 mph. SYNOPSIS:   Relatively stable conditions will continue despite high moisture levels Read more

Five Labour Stalwarts Honoured During Labour Day Event May 1

The honourees and union representatives with Labour Minister Richinel Brug (left), Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (right) and Governor Ajamu Baly (fourth right).

 
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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 29th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 30th April 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with isolated showers. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:33 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:46 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Southeasterly to east-northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 11 mph. SYNOPSIS:   Lingering moisture and instability will account for isolated showers across the region, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 28th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 29th April 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:33 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:47 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 5 to 13 mph. SYNOPSIS:   The atmosphere across the region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to support the development of isolated showers during this forecast period Read more

Dutch Government Distances Itself From BaudetS Controversial Views

Curaaos outgoing Minister Plenipotentiary Carlson Manuel (left) and St. Maartens Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell.

By Otti Thomas

THE HAGUE--The Dutch government has formally distanced itself from controversial remarks made by far-right Member of Parliament Thierry Baudet, founder and leader of the far-right Forum for Democracy FvD Read more

Guyana Passport Issues Being Resolved

~ Sint Maarten Among 10 Consulates to Receive Biometric Kit ~

SAUNDERS, St. Maarten After months of delay, citizens of Guyana living outside their homeland will soon be able to receive their new passports, and the Sint Maarten Consulate is among 10 of 29 in the diaspora to receive the first set of biometric kits.

This announcement was made on Wednesday during a virtual meeting of Heads of Missions and Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Corporation, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper; and Deputy Chief Immigration Officer, Senior Superintendent Stephen Telford.

The delay stemmed from a change of systems at the Central Passport and Immigration Office in Georgetown, which now requires all applicants to submit their biometrics before the travel document can be processed Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 25 April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 26 April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:32 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly to easterly with a light breeze at 4 to 9 mph, becoming variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: Increased moisture and instability associated with a multi-layered trough will provide cloudy skies and isolated showers across the region Read more

Norwegian Cruise Line To Add Stopovers At Port St. Maarten

NCL executives Juan Kuryla (left) and Matthew Weintraub (second from right) met with TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (right) and Port CEO Alexander Gumbs (second from left).

 PHILIPSBURG--Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is set to increase its cruise calls to St. Maarten, following high-level discussions with Port St. Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 24 April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 25 April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 87F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:32 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly to southeasterly with a light breeze at 4 to 7 mph, becoming variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability from a multi-layered trough will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers across the local region Read more

Heyliger-Marten: We Must Be Prepared, Not Just With Contingency Plans, But With Real Action

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten is urging proactive measures to safeguard St. Maartens economic resilience.

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Stop Issuing Supermarket Licenses!

Opinion

STOP ISSUING SUPERMARKET LICENSES!

Well, the good citizens who use Cost Pro Supermarket as their main supermarket noticed that during the Easter weekend the supermarket was closed. To their surprise, the supermarket remained closed on Tuesday, April 22. Someone close to the daily operations confirmed that Cost Pro has closed their doors for good.

Although, the details that led to the closure have not been made public, there are several things we must consider because of this.

Government keeps issuing supermarket licenses to smaller businesses, thereby destroying business sales for the larger companies, who at a certain point were in key locations, which benefited their bottom line Read more

President Mussington Faces Questions On Responsibilities After Marina Royale Fire

President Louis Mussington (centre) talks at the gathering in Marina Royale on Wednesday to explain the measures the Collectivit has taken in the aftermath of the fire. (Robert Luckock photos)

 MARIGOT--Collectivit President Read more

Kpsm Calls For Public Cooperation On Traffic Rules Around Festival Village

Police warn that parking scooters on the pedestrian walkway is not allowed, and cars will be towed when blocking the traffic flow.

POND ISLAND--St. Maarten Police Force KPSM is urging motorists to comply with traffic and parking regulations in the area surrounding the Festival V Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 24th April 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:31 P.M.                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:50 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly to east northeasterly with a light breeze at 4 to 7 mph, becoming variable or calm at times. SYNOPSIS:   A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict deep cloud formation and precipitation across the region today Read more

Pm: St. Maarten To Target Tourists Avoiding Us Due To Tariff Tensions

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said St Maarten will seize the opportunity created by the ongoing US tariff wars to attract tourists who are choosing to avoid the United States.

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Mostly fair.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73FSunset Today: 6:31 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northerly to east northeasterly with a light breeze of 4 to 7 mph, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds during this forecast period Read more