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 FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 9th October 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday evening (18:00 LST) 10th October 2025

 WEATHER:

Tonight: Partly cloudy and breezy at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers. Thunderstorms are likely.

Friday morning through evening: Cloudy to overcast and windy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

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

Sunset Today: 5:54 P.M Read more

Prime Minister Orders Closure Of Government Offices On Friday Due To Tropical Storm Jerry

PHILIPSBURG Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has announced the closure of all non-essential government offices on Friday, October 10, 2025, as a precautionary measure in anticipation of the expected impacts from Tropical Storm Jerry. This decision follows close consultation with the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS) and the O Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 9 October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 10 October 2025A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECTA FLOOD WATCH & HIGH SEAS WARNING WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 6PM TODAY, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy with isolated showers possible.Tonight through Friday midday: Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              
Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:54 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon: North-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 12 mph.Tonight through Friday midday: Northerly to southwesterly with a moderate to strong breeze at 16 to 26 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Limited shower activity will prevail for this afternoon Read more

...AVISO DE TORMENTA TROPICAL EMITIDO PARA BARBUDA...

Tormenta Tropical Jerry Advertencia Nmero 9

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL102025

1100 AM AST jueves 09 de octubre de 2025

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

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UBICACIN...15.9N 59.1W

ALREDEDOR DE 310 MI...495 KM ESE DE LAS ISLAS DE SOTAVENTO DEL NORTE

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

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...NO O 285 GRADOS A 18 MPH...30 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...999 MB...29.50 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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CAMBIOS CON ESTA ADVERTENCIA:

El gobierno de Antigua y Barbuda ha emitido un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical para Barbuda.

RESUMEN DE VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS EN EFECTO:

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

* Barbuda

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

* Antigua, Anguilla, St Read more

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR BARBUDA...

Tropical Storm Jerry Advisory Number 9

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102025

1100 AM AST Thu Oct 09 2025

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...15.9N 59.1W

ABOUT 310 MI...495 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...

* Barbuda

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...

* Antigua, Anguilla, St Read more

Supervisory Council Of Szv Defends Its Managing Director Recruitment Process

PHILIPSBURG--The recruitment process and nomination of a candidate for the position of Managing Director of Social and Health Insurances SZV was independent, transparent, and professionally executed, stated the SZV Supervisory Council in response to Minister of Public Health, Social Affairs and Labour VSA Richinel Brugs public rejection of Read more

Constitution Day On October 13 Marks 15 Years Of Country Status

Government Administration Building adorned in red, white and blue dcor for Constitution Day 2025.

PHILIPSBURG--The Government of St. Maarten will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the countrys constitutional status in the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Monday, October 13, with official Constitution Day activities at Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village starting at 11:30am.

This years theme Fifteen Years of Country Status Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future highlights the nations progress since attaining country status on October 10, 2010 Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 9th October 2025 A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:55 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East southeasterly to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze from 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A moist and unstable atmosphere will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and possible thunderstorms across the region Read more

...ESPERADO QUE PASE MUY CERCA DE LAS ISLAS DE SOTAVENTO DEL NORTE A FINALES DEL JUEVES Y EL JUEVES POR LA NOCHE...

Tormenta Tropical Jerry Advertencia Nmero 5

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL102025

1100 AM AST mircoles 08 de octubre de 2025

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

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...Jerry A Little Stronger...

...EXPECTED TO PASS VERY NEAR THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS LATE THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...

Tropical Storm Jerry Advisory Number 5

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102025

1100 AM AST Wed Oct 08 2025

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 7th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 8th October 2025THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLEDWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:56 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East southeasterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze from 7 to 13 mph and higher gusts possible in or near showers.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will cause cloudiness, showers and a chance of thunderstorms during this forecast period Read more

...Tropical Storm Jerry Forms Over The Tropical Central Atlantic...

...THE TENTH NAMED STORM OF THE SEASON...

Tropical Storm Jerry Advisory Number 1...Corrected

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102025

1100 AM AST Tue Oct 07 2025

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...11.5N 44.6W

ABOUT 1315 MI...2120 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLARead more

You Deserve To Be Honoured, Mussington Tells Residents At Elderly Week Opening Ceremony

Collectivit President Louis Mussington speaks at the opening ceremony for La Semaine Bleu, as Bethany Home Director Henri Nagapin and administration board President Audrey Gil look on. (Robert Luckock photo)

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday 6th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 7th October 2025 A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:57 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, from 5 to 14 mph; higher gusts are possible in showers.SYNOPSIS: A tropical wave brings moist and unstable conditions during this forecast period Read more

St. Maarten Attracting Less Foreign Investment, Says New Cbcs Report

A Central Bank of Curaao and St. Maarten (CBCS) graph showing the average foreign direct invest-ment (FDI) inflows as percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in tourism-intensive Caribbean coun-tries between 2011 and 2022. The asterisks depict countries with Citizenship by Investment pro-grammes.

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten has attracted less foreign direct investment (FDI) since 2011 than other tourism-intensive Caribbean countries, according to a new study by the Central Bank of Curaao and St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 3 October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 4 October 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:59 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light breeze at 4 to 6 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A combination of daytime heating, pockets of moisture, as well as light winds will cause sporadic showers and a low chance of thunder Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 2nd October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Variable and light, becoming east northeasterly with a light breeze at 4 to 7 mph.SYNOPSIS: Light winds along with daytime heating and available moisture will increase the probability of afternoon showers Read more

Pm Pushes Shift From Renting To Buying Buildings For Govt Depts.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina announced on Wednesday that his government will be moving away from renting office space and instead begin acquiring buildings, a shift he described as essential to building long-term assets for the country.

This PM is making a shift from renting buildings to buying buildings. Why? Because I really believe that we need assets, Mercelina said during the live Council of Ministers press briefing Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 01st October 2025 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday morning (06:00 LST) 02nd October 2025

WEATHER: Today through Thursday morning: Partly cloudy with a few showers.

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

Sunset Today: 6:01 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday morning: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 11 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A high pressure system will maintain mostly light winds and a relatively stable atmosphere across the region Read more

Mp Irion To Bloem: 'This Is Not Politics, It's Us Doing Our Job'

NA MP Ardwell Irion.

~Says nomination politicised~

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Ardwell Irion has rejected claims by attorney Jairo Bloem that the controversy surrounding his conditional nomination to the Supervisory Board of Directors (SBOD) of the Central Bank of Curaao and St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 30th September 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 1st October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:02 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather conditions will dominate despite isolated showers Read more

The Cbcs Nominated Candidate

Dear Editor,

On Monday morning, September 29, 2025 I followed the interview that Lady Grace conducted with the nominated candidate for the position of Chairman of the Supervisory Board of The Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), Mr. Jairo Bloem. On the many questions asked by Lady Grace Mr. Bloem answered with an explanation on the nomination process. He also explained how it all started. The clarification was clear and simple. He concluded and stated that the Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, did not break any law as some of the MPs insinuate.

It is very difficult to understand what the hupla of last week in Parliament was all about Read more

St. Maarten, Suriname Move Toward Stronger Ties At Unga

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (right) and Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname.

NEW YORK--Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina, recently initiated Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday 26th September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 27th September 2025

WEATHER: This afternoon: Variably cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Tonight through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F           Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:05 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variable and light.

SYNOPSIS: Light winds along with a moist atmosphere and daytime heating, will account for hot & humid conditions, isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms Read more