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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 15th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 16th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through tonight: Variably cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Friday morning through midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relatively dry and stable conditions will persist until tomorrow morning Read more

Civil Servants To Get 8% Vacation Pay And 2% Retroactive Increase This Year

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs addressed concerns regarding the vacation pay and retroactive indexation for civil servants during the live Council of Ministers press briefing on Wednesday.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 14th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 15th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain stable conditions across the area Read more

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 13 May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 14 May 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Patches of clouds moving in the brisk wind flow may cause brief showers across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 12 May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 13 May 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:37 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A recent surface trough may cause brief isolated showers across the local region Read more

Sooting In Grand Case Claims One Fatality, And One Injured

GRAND CASEA shooting in Grand Case on Friday night has claimed the life of one individual and another person was shot, receiving at least two bullet wounds, the prosecutor confirmed.

  The incident took place at around midnight at the intersection at Rue des coles and Passage des coles, according to the Gendarmerie. The injured individual was treated at the scene and rushed to hospital but his condition was not known.

  An investigation into a homicide and attempted homicide has been opened and entrusted to the Gendarmeries research unit Read more

Shooting In Grand Case Claims One Fatality, And One Injured

GRAND CASEA shooting in Grand Case on Friday night has claimed the life of one individual and another person was shot, receiving at least two bullet wounds, the prosecutor confirmed.

  The incident took place at around midnight at the intersection at Rue des coles and Passage des coles, according to the Gendarmerie. The injured individual was treated at the scene and rushed to hospital but his condition was not known.

  An investigation into a homicide and attempted homicide has been opened and entrusted to the Gendarmeries research unit Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 9th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 10th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:41 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeast to East-southeasterly, with a light breeze, at 4 to 10 mph becoming variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: A relatively moist but stabilizing atmosphere remains in the wake of a trough Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 8th May 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 9th May 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon and evening: Variably cloudy with isolated showers. There is a chance of thunder.Tonight, through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.Forecast High:31C / 88F                      Forecast Low: 24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:36 P.M.                          Sunrise Tomorrow:5:42 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: Northerly to Easterly, with light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 10 mph; becoming variable and calm at times.SYNOPSIS:   A trough is affecting the island and increasing instability across the area Read more

Mental Health Cases For Minors Under 15 Spike To 159% In Three Years, Minister Brug Reports

VSA Minister Richinel Brug speaking in Parliament on Wednesday.

~ Involuntary admissions at MHF up by 50% early 2025 ~

 PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, May 07, 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) May 08, 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Thursday midday: Generally cloudy with occasional scattered showers.Forecast High:30C / 86F                      Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:36 P.M.                          Sunrise Tomorrow:5:42 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with light air to gentle breeze at 03 to 10 mph, becoming variable at times.SYNOPSIS:   As a trough continues to cause instability across the region, expect cloudy skies with occasional scattered showers Read more

Grisha Announces Steps To Counter Tariff Threat, Safeguard Food Supply

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (centre) addressing MPs during Mondays meeting with members of her delegation.

 

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has announced a package of measures aimed at protecting St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 6th May 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 7th May 2025 WEATHER:  This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Generally cloudy with some scattered showers.Forecast High:31C / 88F                     Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:35 P.M.                        Sunrise Tomorrow:5:43 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to Easterly, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph. SYNOPSIS:   A low-level trough will influence increased moisture and instability over the area during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 5th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 6th May 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High:31C / 88F                      Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:35 P.M.                          Sunrise Tomorrow:5:43 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph. SYNOPSIS:   A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the local area Read more

Ser Submits VisitorS Tax Advice To Brug, Proposed Tax $15 Per Adult, $10 Per Child

From left: VSA Minister Richinel Burg, Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs, TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten and SER chairman Read more

Acting Kingdom Rep. Helmond Reflects On Unity, Peace At BonaireS Remembrance Day

Acting Kingdom Representative Jan Helmond delivering his speech on Sunday

KRALENDIJK--Acting Kingdom Representative Jan Helmond delivered a deeply personal and reflective speech, connecting the history of World War II on Bonaire with todays calls for unity and understanding, during the annual Remembrance Day ceremony held at Wilhelminaplein in Kralendijk on May 4.

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 2nd May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd May 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Saturday morning through midday: Generally cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely. Forecast High: 30C / 84F                           Forecast Low: 24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:34 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:45 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeast to Easterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 15 mph. SYNOPSIS:   Relatively stable conditions will continue despite high moisture levels Read more

Five Labour Stalwarts Honoured During Labour Day Event May 1

The honourees and union representatives with Labour Minister Richinel Brug (left), Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (right) and Governor Ajamu Baly (fourth right).

 
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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 29th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 30th April 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with isolated showers. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:33 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:46 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Southeasterly to east-northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 11 mph. SYNOPSIS:   Lingering moisture and instability will account for isolated showers across the region, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 28th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 29th April 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:33 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:47 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 5 to 13 mph. SYNOPSIS:   The atmosphere across the region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to support the development of isolated showers during this forecast period Read more

Dutch Government Distances Itself From BaudetS Controversial Views

Curaaos outgoing Minister Plenipotentiary Carlson Manuel (left) and St. Maartens Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell.

By Otti Thomas

THE HAGUE--The Dutch government has formally distanced itself from controversial remarks made by far-right Member of Parliament Thierry Baudet, founder and leader of the far-right Forum for Democracy FvD Read more

Guyana Passport Issues Being Resolved

~ Sint Maarten Among 10 Consulates to Receive Biometric Kit ~

SAUNDERS, St. Maarten After months of delay, citizens of Guyana living outside their homeland will soon be able to receive their new passports, and the Sint Maarten Consulate is among 10 of 29 in the diaspora to receive the first set of biometric kits.

This announcement was made on Wednesday during a virtual meeting of Heads of Missions and Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Corporation, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper; and Deputy Chief Immigration Officer, Senior Superintendent Stephen Telford.

The delay stemmed from a change of systems at the Central Passport and Immigration Office in Georgetown, which now requires all applicants to submit their biometrics before the travel document can be processed Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 25 April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 26 April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:32 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly to easterly with a light breeze at 4 to 9 mph, becoming variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: Increased moisture and instability associated with a multi-layered trough will provide cloudy skies and isolated showers across the region Read more

Norwegian Cruise Line To Add Stopovers At Port St. Maarten

NCL executives Juan Kuryla (left) and Matthew Weintraub (second from right) met with TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (right) and Port CEO Alexander Gumbs (second from left).

 PHILIPSBURG--Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is set to increase its cruise calls to St. Maarten, following high-level discussions with Port St. Read more