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Still Going Strong

Dorcille Barry Mitchell from Saint James celebrated her 106th birthday at home on Monday surrounded by family. She received many visitors and well-wishers during the day, including President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington, to celebrate this amazing milestone.

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DATE ISSUED: Monday 15th January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 16th January 2024 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy. 

This evening through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F 

   

Sunset Today: 5:57 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

  

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible during showers. 

  

SYNOPSIS:   

The high-pressure system dominates and maintains a relatively stable atmosphere across the region Read more

Theo Ordered To Report To Prison Tomorrow To Serve His Sentence

PHILIPSBURG--Former high-ranking politician Theo Heyliger (53) has been ordered to report to the Point Blanche prison tomorrow, Monday, to begin serving his five-year sentence for accepting bribes and money-laundering.

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Ursm, Dp, Pfp Y Now Forman Gobierno Nuevo

   PHILIPSBURG--Movimiento Unificado St. Maarten Resiliente URSM, Partido Demcrata DP, Partido para Progreso PFP y Nacion Oportunidad Ricesa NOW forjan un acuerdo de coalicin histrico para el perodo 2024-202.Firmaron oficialmente un histrico acuerdo de coalicin el sbado por la noche, marcando el comienzo Read more

Ursm, Dp, Pfp, Now Ink Coalition Agreement To Form New Govt.

From left: NOW leader Christophe Emmanuel, DP leader Sarah Wescot-Williams, URSM leader Dr. Luc Mercelina and PFP leader Melissa Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--The Unified Resilient St Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday, January 12, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) January 13, 2024 

WEATHER:  
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief showers.  

Forecast High:30C / 86F                Forecast Low:24C / 75F 

Sunset Today:5:55 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow:6:47 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 16 mph. 

SYNOPSIS: 

A more stable atmosphere with reduced shower activity can be expected as a shearline and associated moisture move further south of the region Read more

Na Maintains Position As Biggest Party In Elections

National Alliance (NA) was the biggest party, according to the preliminary results of yesterdays parliamentary election, earning 3,468 votes. Coming in second was United Peoples (UP) party with 2,837 votes, followed by Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URead more

Ursm Leader Votes

Unified Resilient St Maarten Movement (URSM) leader Dr. Luc Mercelina, his wife Dr. Patricia Mercelina-Roumans and their son cast their ballot at the Dutch Quarter Help Desk mid-morning Thursday. Read more

Na Leader Votes

National Alliance (NA) leader, Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs and her Godson cast their ballot at the Belvedere Community Center with the support of Jacobs' daughter mid-morning Thursday. Read more

Now Leader Votes

Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) leader Christophe Emmanuel casting his ballot at Milton Peters College (MPC) early Thursday. Read more

Usp Leader Votes

United St. Maarten Party (US Party) leader Pamela Gordon-Carty and members of her family on election day.

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Up Leader Votes

Before casting his ballot around 10:20am at the Simpson Bay Community Center, United Peoples (UP) Party leader Rolando Brison said he was excited to exercise his democratic right to vote.

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Dp Leader Votes

Democratic Party President Achken Roberto Richardson, along with a delegation of two dozen DP members, demonstrated their unwavering support for party leader Sarah Wescot Williams as she exercised her civic duty by casting her Read more

Ece Leader Votes

Leader of the Empire Culture Empowerment (ECE) Nigel Emmanuel Wigley pictured casting his vote at the Sundial School. Read more

Pfp Leader Votes

 Party leader of the Party for Progress (PFP) Melissa Gumbs after casting her vote at the Melford Hazel Sports and Recreational Center. Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, January 11, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) January 12, 2024 

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

WEATHER:  
This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with isolated showers. 

Friday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible. 

Forecast High:30C / 86F                Forecast Low:24C / 75F 

Sunset Today:5:54 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow:6:47 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 16 mph. 

SYNOPSIS: 

Unstable conditions are expected to support cloudy periods and isolated showers through tonight Read more

Men In Blue Do Cry

Dear editor,

While the NA/UPP coalition members in government are busy presenting their report card to the electorate, while pretending to be excellent, our country is in a state where our national security is at risk.

The Law Enforcement Council of Sint Maarten outlined in its last report dated November 2023 that the situation within the St Read more

Regional Police Support Bolsters Security Measures On Voting Day

On Election Day, these 24 police officers from Curaao, Aruba and Bonaire will assist police on St. Maarten.

 

PHILIPSBURG--In response to an official plea from St. Maarten Police Force KPSM, a significant reinforcement was inaugurated today at the Government Administration Building. Minister of Justice Anna Richardson presided over a ceremony welcoming twenty-four additional police officers from Curaao, Aruba and Bonaire.

During the ceremony, Inspector and Police spokesman Ethelwoldus Josepha disclosed that ten officers arrived from Curaao, another ten from Aruba, and four officers from Bonaire, collectively constituting a well-coordinated team.

The collaborative initiative is designed to augment the capabilities of the local police force on Thursday, January 11, 2024, addressing the imperative need for enhanced safety and security measures in the community.

Expressing appreciation for the swift approvals from her ministerial counterparts in Aruba, Curaao, and Bonaire, Minister Richardson emphasised the significance of solidarity among law enforcement agencies Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor marked a significant and historical milestone today, January 10, 2024. The signing of the Scope of Service Agreement signifies the realization of digitalizing the financial aid payments by MCB St. Maarten ( trading as WIB) on behalf of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor.

The task to have this come to fruition started some three (3) years ago, with a vision to create improved efficiencies for the financial aid process under the Division of Labor Affairs & Social Services, but most importantly, to usher in an era of higher client-centered services Read more

Telem Ceo Advises Staff To Read The Full Audit Report That Was Leaked.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Chief Executive Officer of TELEM Group of Companies Kendall Dupersoy penned a letter to his staff on Wednesday requesting that they read the full audit report that was leaked to all social media platforms.

Below is the memo sent to the staff of TELEM.

Click here to read the Audit Report done by SOAB.

Dear Team,

I hope this message finds you well Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  Orco Bank Sint Maarten reaffirms its commitment to the local community with its second annual donation drive, gifting 25 shoe box presents to 25 specially selected students of the esteemed Asha Stevens Primary School.
In a bid to spread holiday cheer and foster a sense of joyous giving, Orco Bank Sint Maarten proudly extended its support to the Asha Stevens Primary School for the second consecutive year Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) January 11, 2024 

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

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

Forecast High:30C / 86F                Forecast Low:24C / 75F 

Sunset Today:5:54 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow:6:46 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph with occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS: 

A trough associated with a frontal boundary continues to produce moisture and instability Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 9th January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 10th, 2024 

WEATHER:  
Today through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High:30C / 86F                Forecast Low:24C / 75F 

Sunset Today:5:53 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow:6:46 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS: 

An approaching frontal system is destabilizing conditions, accounting for cloudiness and showers during this forecast period Read more

Grisha Concerned About Non-Payment Of Some Local Sub-Contractors At Pjia

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has expressed concerns about information she received concerning the reconstruction process at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA).

Heyliger-Marten said she has been informed that certain contractors conducting work at PJIA are awaiting payments totalling US $300,000.

Information reaching my office alleges that the reconstruction process of one of our national gateways is marred by gross non-performance, mismanagement, and negligence, Heyliger-Marten stated in a press release issued on Monday.

Heyliger-Marten said she has been informed that Ballast Nedam, being the main contractor, has assigned Sustainable Development Consulting BV (SDC BV) as the main contractor to remove the debris from the demolition process Read more