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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 31st October 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) November 01, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Drifting pockets of moisture may cause isolated showers across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, October 30, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) October 31, 2023

WEATHER:    

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

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

Sunset Today: 5:41 P.M Read more

Minimum Wage For Bes To Be Raised

From left: Dutch Caretaker Minister for Policy, Participation and Pensions Carola Schouten, Chairman of the Caribbean Netherlands Social Minimum Committee Glenn Thod and Caretaker State Secretary of Kingdom Relations Alexandra van Huffelen announced during their visit to Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba that the minimum wage, social security benefits and child benefit in the Caribbean Netherlands will rise from January 1, 2024.

KRALENDIJK--From July 1, 2024, the minimum wage in the Caribbean Netherlands will increase to US $1,750 per month Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, October 27, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) October 28, 2023 

A FLOOD ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

HIGH SURF AND SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES REMAIN IN EFFECT
FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms.  

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             

Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 5:43 P.M Read more

Residents Learn About New E-Wallet App Sen

Finance Minister Ardwell Irion (second left) at the onboarding session.

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Finance recently hosted an onboarding session with a room full of residents interested in being some of the first to try out the new e-wallet app SEN, by CX Pay.

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VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) October 27, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible. 

Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible thunder.  

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             

Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 5:43 P.M Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) October 26, 2023

WEATHER:    

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

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

Sunset Today: 5:44 P.M Read more

Larimar Case Closed, Heyliger To Serve Five Years In Prison

PHILIPSBURG--The Prosecutor's Office OM has reached a settlement with Theo Heyliger in the Larimar dispossession case. Heyliger agreed to pay US $5 million to the public prosecutor and waive rights and rental income of various immovable properties.

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Sea And Learn Foundation Extends Programme To Statia

From left: Education and Outreach Officer at STENAPA Achsah Mitchell and STENAPA Park Ranger Rupnor Redan at an educational exhibition event.

ST. EUSTATIUS--To celebrate its twentieth anniversary of successful operation on Saba, Sea and Learn Foundation is partnering with the St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) October 25, 2023

WEATHER:    

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

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

Sunset Today: 5:44 P.M Read more

...The Flood Watch For St. Maarten Has Been Cancelled

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday morning (06:00 LST) October 25, 2023

WEATHER:

This morning through Wednesday morning: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers and possi-ble isolated thunderstorms.

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

Sunset Today: 5:44 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

This morning through Wednesday morning: Southwesterly to westerly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 10 mph, with occasional higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:

Instability and lingering moisture associated with Hurricane Tammy will maintain cloudy skies, show-ers, and possible thunderstorms across the region Read more

Prime Minister Summons Olivier Arrindell To Court, Demands Correction And Apology

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs is preparing to go to court to enforce rectification and an apology from businessman Olivier Arrindell, who has repeatedly accused her of being corrupt. The petition for summary proceedings, filed with the Court of First Instance on October 18, scrutinises 29 videos made by Arrindell.

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Usm Welcomes Dr. Rigobert As New Dean Of Academics

 POND ISLAND--University of St. Martin (USM) has recently appointed Dr. Gale T.C. Rigobert as the new Dean of Academics.

DATE ISSUED: Monday 23rd October 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)   

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) October 23, 2023  

...THE FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT 

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS DISCONTINUED... 

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through tonight: Cloudy to overcast and breezy with periods of rain and isolated thunderstorms.   

Tuesday morning, through midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.  

Forecast High: 29C / 84F             Forecast Low: 24C / 75F  

Sunset Today: 6:45 P.M Read more

St. Maarten Schools Closed Monday As Eoc Prioritises Students Safety

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, who chairs the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), announced on Sunday evening that all schools in St. Maarten will remain closed today, Monday, October 23.

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Our Creations Arts & Craft Opens Its Home In Cole Bay

St. Maarten Arts and Crafts Foundation founder and president Esther Narcisco-Williams and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs unveil a section of the large mural called a page from the Culture Book of St. Maarten at the official opening of Our Creations Arts and Craft Home at Titah Frock Park on Union Road, Cole Bay.

COLE BAY--Authentic island-made arts and crafts now have a permanent presence with the recent opening of Our Creations Arts and Craft Home at Titah Frock Park on Union Road, Cole Bay the home of the Titah Frock figurine, created by the artistic minds of Our Creations, St Read more

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Business Closure Lifted As Of 8:00Am

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY, (DCOMM) Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs on Sunday morning said that the nation is truly blessed thus far to have experienced minimal tropical storm force winds. Hurricane force winds were on the eastern side of Tammy and therefore the country didnt experience those types of winds.

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...Tammy Alejndose Del Norte De Las Islas De Sotavento...

Huracn Tammy Advertencia Intermedia Nmero 16A

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL202023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

800 AM AST domingo 22 de octubre de 2023

RESUMEN DE LAS 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...18.9N 62.5O

ALREDEDOR DE 60 MI...100 KM NE DE ANGUILLA

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...85 MPH...140 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...NO O 335 GRADOS A 10 MPH...17 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...992 MB...29.30 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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CAMBIOS CON ESTA ADVERTENCIA:

Todos los Avisos de Huracn han sido descontinuados.

RESUMEN DE VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS EN EFECTO:

No hay vigilancias ni avisos costeros en efecto.

Para informacin de tormenta especfica en su rea, favor de monitorear los productos emitidos por su servicio nacional de meteorologa.

DISCUSIN Y PERSPECTIVAS

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A las 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), el centro del Huracn Tammy estaba localizado cerca de la latitud 18.9 norte, longitud 62.5 oeste Read more

...Tammy Pulling Away From The Northern Leeward Islands...

Hurricane Tammy Intermediate Advisory Number 16A

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL202023

800 AM AST Sun Oct 22 2023

SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...18.9N 62.5W

ABOUT 60 MI...100 KM NE OF ANGUILLA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 335 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

All Hurricane Warnings have been discontinued.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), the center of Hurricane Tammy was located near latitude 18.9 North, longitude 62.5 West Read more

DATE ISSUED: Saturday, October 21, 2023 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Sunday evening (18:00 LST) October 22, 2023

TAMMY NEAR ANTIGUA

...HURRICANE WARNNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN...

SMALL CRAFT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:    

Tonight through Sunday evening: Cloudy to overcast and windy with numerous showers and thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F             Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 5:46 P.M Read more

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) October 21, 2023 

TAMMY IS NOW A HURRICANE 

...HURRICANE WATCH & TROPICAL STORM WARNNING REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN... 

A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible thunder. 

Tonight through Saturday midday: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 25C / 77F 

Sunset Today: 6:47 P.M Read more

...Se Espera Que Tammy Traiga Condiciones De Huracn A Sectores De Las Islas De So-Tavento Tarde Esta Noche Y El Sbado...

...LLUVIA FUERTE E INUNDACIONES SON PROBABLES SOBRE GRAN PARTE DE LAS ANTILLAS MENORES...

Huracn Tammy Advertencia Nmero 9

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL202023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

1100 AM AST viernes 20 de octubre de 2023

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

...Update: Tammy Expected To Bring Hurricane Conditions To Portions Of The Leeward Islands Late Tonight And Saturday...

...HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING LIKELY OVER MUCH OF THE LESSER ANTILLES...

Hurricane Tammy Advisory Number 9

...Aviones Cazahuracanes De La Noaa Y De La Fuerza Area Encuentran A Tammy Ligeramente Ms Fuerte...

 Tormenta Tropical Tammy Advertencia Intermedia Nmero 8A

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL202023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

800 AM AST viernes 20 de octubre de 2023

RESUMEN DE LAS 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...14.0N 58.4O

ALREDEDOR DE 90 MI...150 KM NE DE BARBADOS

ALREDEDOR DE 180 MI...290 KM ESE DE MARTINIQUE

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...65 MPH...100 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...ONO O 290 GRADOS A 7 MPH...11 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...1000 MB...29.53 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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CAMBIOS CON ESTA ADVERTENCIA:

Ninguno.

RESUMEN DE VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS EN EFECTO:

Una Vigilancia de Huracn est en efecto para...

* Guadalupe

* Antigua y Barbuda, Montserrat, San Kitts y Nevis, y Anguila

* San Maarten

* San Martin y San Barthelemy

Un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical est en efecto para...

* Dominica

* Guadalupe

* Antigua y Barbuda, Montserrat, San Kitts y Nevis, y Anguila

* San Maarten

* San Martin y San Barthelemy

* Saba y San Eustaquio

Una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical est en efecto para...

* Barbados

* Martinica

Una Vigilancia de Huracn significa que las condiciones de huracn son posibles dentro del rea bajo vigilancia, en este caso dentro de las prximas 24 a 48 horas.

Un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical significa que se esperan condiciones de tormenta tropical en el rea bajo aviso dentro de las prximas 36 horas.

Una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical significa que condiciones de tormenta tropical son posibles dentro del rea bajo vigilancia, generalmente dentro de 48 horas.

Vigilancias y avisos adicionales podran ser requeridos ms tarde hoy.

Para informacin de tormenta especfica en su rea, favor de monitorear los productos emitidos por su servicio meteorolgico nacional.

DISCUSIN Y PERSPECTIVAS

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A las 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), el centro de la Tormenta Tropical Tammy estaba localizado cerca de la latitud 14.0 norte, longitud 58.4 oeste Read more