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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 21st January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd January 2026 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Partly cloudy and breezy, with scattered showers.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday midday: Northeast to east, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 18 mph and occasional gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will maintain breezy and gusty conditions and support occasional but brisk trade-wind showers today Read more

Babysitter Convicted In Child Abuse Case

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (OM) The Court of First Instance has sentenced a family friend to 50 months in prison for serious offences committed against an eight-year-old girl. The suspect was acting as a babysitter at the time of the incident and was found guilty of acts that severely violated the childs personal and physical integrity.

A key element in the case was forensic evidence. DNA material belonging to the suspect was found on the victims clothing, which played a decisive role in corroborating the childs statement and establishing the suspects involvement.

A central legal issue in the proceedings was whether the proven acts qualified as sexual penetration under criminal law Read more

St. Maarten Is Caribbean Destination Of The Year, Grisha Caribbean Tourism Minister Of The Year

Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (Photo Background Credit: Only On SXM)

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten/Saint Martin has been named Caribbean Destination of the Year at the 12th annual Caribbean Travel Awards.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 21st January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd January 2026 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Partly cloudy and breezy, with scattered showers.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday midday: Northeast to east, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 18 mph and occasional gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will maintain breezy and gusty conditions and support occasional but brisk trade-wind showers today Read more

Ministers Back Legal Aid For Patients Under Involuntary Mental Health Care

Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling (left) and VSA Minister Richinel Brug holding the Memorandum of Understanding signed in support of mental health patients rights.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling and Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 21 January 2026A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              
Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 14 to 22 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Persistent pockets of moisture moving across the region will cause periodic, brief showers Read more

Sandy Ground Bridge Blocked Until Further Notice After Night Of Violence

Prfet Cyrille Le Vly attempts to calm down the crowd in Sandy Ground as President Louis Mussington (right) looks on. (Robert Luckock photo)

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, 19 January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 20 January 2026A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              
Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze at 10 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Pockets of moisture moving across the local region will cause periodic, brief showers Read more

Arrindell Bids Farewell To Baseball Icon Hamilton Hammy Richardson

Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell signing the condolence book.

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell represented the people and the Government of Read more

Minister Brug Relocates Vsa Cabinet Outside Govt. Administration Building

The new location of the Cabinet of VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richinel Brug has relocated his Cabinet o Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 16th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 17th January 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:58 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts overnight.SYNOPSIS: A stable and drying atmosphere will restrict daytime showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 15th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 16th January 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Partly cloudy and occasionally breezy with isolated showers.Friday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:56 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: East-northeast to southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will support stable weather conditions and generate gentle to moderate winds Read more

Minister Brug Releases 3Rd Youth Mental Health Video On Bullying, Online Harm

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug has released the third video in the Ministrys youth mental health awareness series, focusing on bullying and online exploitation, with particular attention to harm occurring in digital spaces.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 14 January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 15 January 2026

WEATHER:   This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly breezy with light haze and brief showers possible.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 5:56 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:    This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:    A light concentration of Saharan dust is affecting air quality across the local region Read more

Clara Reyes Retirement

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Clara Reyes on her retirement as Head of the Department of Culture. She became the Head of the Department in 2018 and concluded her day-to-day duties in December 2025, having utilized accrued vacation leave. Her official retirement takes effect in April 2026. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy, having made an indelible impact not only within the Ministry but on the cultural landscape of the island of Sint Maarten as a whole.

Throughout her many years of dedicated service, Ms Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 13 January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 14 January 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              
Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:56 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will limit the chance for showers Read more

Refurbishing Work To Bring Abattoir Up To Standard Is Now Completed

Inspection in progress with officials at the abattoir.

HOPE ESTATE--The Collectivit announced completion of work to the Saint Martin abattoir located in Mill Run, Hope Estate.

The work, which involved refurbishing the existing building and fitting it out, as well as training staff, has enabled the technical facility to be brought back into service after several years of techni Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 12th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 13th January 2026WEATHER:Today: Partly cloudy with isolated showers likely.Tonight through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 22C / 72FSunset Today: 5:55 P.M.              Read more

Usm Faculty Align Priorities For Spring 2026 Semester

Some members of USM's faculty.

POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martin (USM) recently held a faculty meeting for its degree programmes ahead of the opening of the Spring 2026 Semester, bringing together academic staff to align priorities, share updates, and prepare for the sem Read more

Annual National Day Of Prayer January 11 At Govt Building

From left: National Day of Prayer 2025, cross section of clergy members with President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, Governor Ajamu Baly, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and ECYS Minister Melissa Gumbs Read more

Laville-Martis Demands Retraction, Eyes Legal Action After Pm Bars Her From Govt Building

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has barred Sunah Laville-Martis from entering the Government Administration Building and government platforms after what he said had been perceived as a serious threat levelled against him by Laville-Martis.

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Ageless Seniors Shine At Radiance SeniorS Beauty Elegant Pageant

GRAND CASE--Saturday evening, December 20, 2025, marked a historic moment for Saint-Martin with the inaugural edition of the Miss Radiance Seniors Elegant Beauty Pageant organised by the Saint-Martin Autrement association.

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Ser Submits Advice On Misuse Of Short-Term Labour Contracts

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (left) and SER Policy Advisor Jamie Mourillon.

PHILIPSBURG--The Social Economic Council SER on December 19, 2025, submitted its advice on the draft national ordinance amending Book 7, Title 10 of the Civil Code to Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Read more

Prime Minister Mercelina Provides Update On Developments Regarding The Us And Venezuela

Philipsburg -- The Honorable Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, has expressed deep concern for St. Maarteners and visitors currently abroad, particularly those in the United States and Europe, as regional aviation disruptions continue to affect travel to and from the island. Special attention is being given to students expec Read more