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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 16th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 17th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Occasionally cloudy and slightly hazy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS:
An incoming trough will support periodic showers across the area, starting this evening Read more

Pm: Govt. Focused On Stabilising Power Supply, Not Lng Transition At This Time

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.

PHILIPSBURG--Governments immediate priority is stabilizing the electricity grid and ensuring the consistent provision of power to residents and businesses, rather than pursuing a transition to liquefied natural gas (LNG) at this time, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament on Monday.

He made the statement during Question Hour in Parliament in response to a series of questions from United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on national strategy for fuel diversification, LNG transition, public utilities, and the implementation of community benefits

Mercelina said government has not requested a comprehensive fuel diversification plan from NV GEBE or the Port St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 15th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 16th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 08 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS:
Despite generally stable conditions, shallow pockets of moisture moving across the area may trigger brief passing showers particularly overnight into the early morning hours Read more

Grisha Extends Gratitude Following Successful 2Nd Annual Twilight In Town

Face painting during the event.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, Grisha Heyliger-Marten has extended sincere thanks to everyone who came out on Friday, December 12, to support and enjoy the second annual Twilight in Town event.

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Caribbean Netherlands Signs Agreement To Boost Prevention Of Domestic Violence

KRALENDIJK--The public entities of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, together with the Dutch ministries of Health, Welfare and Sport VWS, Justice and Security JenV, Education, Culture and Science OCW, Social Affairs and Employment SZW, and Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations BZK, signed the joint Administrative Agreement Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse 2026-2029 on Tuesday.

The agreement marks an important step in strengthening protection for women, children and families in the Caribbean Netherlands Read more

Dna Relationship Testing Procedures

Overview – DNA Testing, Used with Some Immigrant Visa Applications

Genetic testing is a useful tool for verifying a stated biological relationship when no other form of credible evidence is available in conjunction with an immigrant visa (IV) application. Commonly tested relationships that utilize DNA testing include paternity, maternity, full-siblingship, or half-siblingship Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 12th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 13th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and occasionally breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:35 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph, and higher gusts are likely.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere and gentle to moderate winds will persist Read more

New Recruits Complete First Phase Of Firefighter Training

New recruits of the Fire Department of Caribbean Netherlands (Brandweerkorps Caribisch Nederland, BKCN)

KRALENDIJK--The newest recruits of the Fire Department of Caribbean Netherlands (Brandweerkorps Caribisch Nederland, BKCN) have successfully completed the first phase of their Manschap A training program.

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Cbcs Fintech Conf. Examines Digital Payments, Regulation, Future Of Banking

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs, Governor Ajamu Baly and CBCS President Richard Doornbosch at the event.

PHILIPSBURG--The Central Bank of Curaao and St Maarten (CBCS) hosted its 3rd Annual Fintech Conference on December 4 and 5, 2025, at Simpson Bay Resort, bringing together central bankers, innovators and fintech specialists from the Read more

Govt Extends Condolences On Passing Of Eileen Healy

The late Eileen Healy.

PHILIPSBURG--The Government of St Maarten, led by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, has expressed its deepest condolences on the passing of Eileen Healy, describing her as a dedicated advocate, leader, and long-standing pillar of the community.

Healy played a central role in developing and strengthening the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), where she served with unwavering commitment Read more

Pm Mercelina Calls For Kingdom Summit, Says St Maarten Is Not A Full Autonomous Country

Prime Minister Dr Luc Mercelina.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has called for a Kingdom summit and urged a renewed approach to constitutional cooperation during t Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 11th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 12th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.        &nb Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 11th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 12th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.        &nb Read more

Vromi Minister Gumbs Announces Delivery Of National Housing Policy

Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs

PHILIPSBURG--The Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI, Patrice Gumbs of the Party for Progress (PFP), has announced the completion of St Read more

Sarah Calls For Constitutional Model That Fits Small Island Realities

President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams.

PHILIPSBURG--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has called for renewed examination of whether St. Maarten Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 10th December 2025 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (06:00 LST) 11th December 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon & evening: Cloudy to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.
Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F       Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 5:38 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:34 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible.

SYNOPSIS:
Stable weather conditions will persist until tonight, as drier air enters the area Read more

Mercelina Requests Extension On Country Package Deadline

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has asked Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof for an extension of Read more

I Love St. Maarten Sign Installed At Port In Destination Branding Rollout

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (right) with STB and Port officials at the branded sign.

PHILIPSBURG--Port St. Maarten Group, working with the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) and the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB), has unveiled the first installation of the islands new destination branding at Dr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 9 December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 10 December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              
Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:33 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A stable atmosphere will maintain a gentle to moderate breeze Read more

Govt., Vng International Formalise Partnership By Signing Extraordinary Membership Certificate

PM Dr. Luc Mercelina and VNG Chair and Mayor of Utrecht Sharon Dijksma signing the document.

PHILIPSBURG--The Government of St Maarten has taken another significant step in strengthening its civil service and unlocking funding opportunities with the formal signing of the Certificate of Extraordinary Membership with the Association of Read more

Vsa Minister Lauds Breaking The Chokehold Initiative For Successful Community Screenings

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VSA Minister Richinel Brug (right) with representatives of the initiative.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug has la Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 8 December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 9 December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              
Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:33 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A somewhat stable atmosphere will maintain mostly fair weather conditions with a gentle to moderate breeze Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 5th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 6th December 2025WEATHER:
This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:31 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeast to east, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system remains the dominant feature and will limit showers Read more

Doran Calls For Update On Stalled Road Projects, Use Of Approx. 2M In Remaining Capex Funds

NA MP Egbert Doran

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert Doran has written to the Minister of VROMI, Patrice Gumbs, requesting an update on the current status of road repairs, ongoing projects, and the use of funds that were previously secured for the improvement of the countrys infrastructure.

The MP said approximately 2 million guilders from the CAPEX 2023 allocation, secured during his tenure as Minister of VROMI, should still be available for both the hard-surfacing of side roads and the general upgrade and upkeep of the national road network Read more