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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 9th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) November 10, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Friday midday: Generally cloudy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 31 C / 90F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

   

Sunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:16 A.M.   

   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 5 to 14 mph. 

  

SYNOPSIS:   

The atmosphere is stabilizing, and the pressure gradient will sustain light to moderate winds across the region Read more

What Separates A Democracy From A Dictatorship?

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs failed to get SER up and running as prescribed by law.

It is very unfortunate that our Minister of General Affairs, the Honorable Prime Minister
Jacobs, deemed it necessary to create such a burden on the employers and employees
associations to nominate people to the SER. However, after the nomination of members
to the SER by these organizations, there is still no clear indication on when the
appointments will take place.

In the past, the SER has been instrumental in giving advice to the government of St.
Maarten by keeping them in check with the positive and negative advice Read more

Sint Maarten Community Fights Back Gebe

PHILIPSBURG, SINT MAARTEN — After receiving numerous verbal and social media complaints about the harsh collection method of GEBE and taking into account that there is no active Consumers League in Sint Maarten, Mr. Gromyko Wilson approached a local independent consultancy firm, (Prudential Tax Services), specialized in International Corporate Standards Auditing with the petition to prepare a community pilot case against the collection policies and procedures of GEBE.

This is the first time a Community legal claim will be filed against a Federal Institution in a matter related to their collection method in the Dutch Kingdom.

It is no secret that GEBE was victim to cyber hacking and an administrative chaos manifested itself thereafter Read more

Dp Says Shirley Hilaire Offered Post At Company Under Up-Appointed Minister

Shirley Hilaire.

 

PHILIPSBURG--The Democratic Party (DP) said former faction staffer and board member Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The tiny temporary terminal structure at Princess Juliana International Airport
has left the business community and people in general concerned about the Airports ability to handle the traffic that is to be expected as St. Maarten hits the peak of its tourism season.
The small temporary facility has Member of Parliament and Leader of the United Peoples Party MP Rolando Brison bewildered, with many questions in a bid to understand the logic behind the Airport Managements decision Read more

Minister Ottley Encourages The General Public To Register And Come Out To The How To Get A Job Workshop 2023.

PHILIPSBURG:--- More great news! The Honorable Omar Ottley, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), is inviting interested individuals to attend the "How to Get a Job" workshop 2023 on November 9th hosted by NESC and the Division of Labor Affairs. The workshop will take place in Room 1 of the Government Administration Building from 5 pm - 7 pm Read more

Democratic Party (Dp) Responds To Hillaire.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Its not the intention of the Board of the Democratic Party (DP) to join the political frays that mar our country today. Political candidates and hopefuls are seeking where to position themselves, as to get on a list, one needs to align oneself with a political party. A political party that, according to our laws, must be an association with political objectives, vision, and platform Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 08th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) November 09, 2023 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 32 C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

   

Sunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:15 A.M.   

   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 05 to 12 mph. 

  

SYNOPSIS:   

Weak instability along with available moisture will cause isolated showers across the region Read more

Continuation Urgent Public Meeting Of Parliament Regarding The Proposed National Health Insurance (Nhi) Rescheduled.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The urgent Public meeting no. 04 that was adjourned on October 12, 2023 in the first round with as agenda point:
Deliberations on the proposed National Health Insurance (IS/059/2023-2024 dated September 29, 2023). This agenda point was requested by MP S.A. Wescot-Williams, MP G.S. Heyliger-Marten, and MP C.T Read more

~Financial Literacy Month Event Deemed a Success~

PHILIPSBURG:--- As part of the ongoing Financial Literacy Month, a highly informative information session titled, "Taxation Explained," was successfully hosted at the Government Administration Building on November 6th, 2023. This event, organized in collaboration with The Ministry of Finance and Ms. Ife Badejo of Islandpreneur, aimed to provide the public with comprehensive insights into various tax obligations and the critical role of the Tax Administration in promoting compliance and cooperation Read more

Continuation Urgent Public Meeting Of Parliament Regarding The Proposed National Health Insurance (Nhi)

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on November 8, 2023.
The Public meeting which was adjourned on October 12, 2023, will be reconvened on Wednesday at 09.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor will be in attendance.

The agenda point is:
Deliberations on the proposed National Health Insurance (IS/059/2023-2024 dated September 29, 2023)
This agenda point was requested by MP S.A Read more

Us-Party Unprecedented Means Of Communication By Chris Is Deceitful

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The board of the US-Party in an invited comment expressed disappointment in an article released by the leader of the start-up political party NOW, but was not surprised.

President of the US Party board, Mr. Cecil Nicholas said, He was not surprised by the misleading content, and underlying tone of hypocrisy and deceitfulness that motivated the article.

The leader of the NOW party publicly reminded that, He has always stood by the USP and was supportive of the party joining any governing coalition he was a part of.

Chris further stated, When he was a member of the National Alliance, he did not sign the governing accord between the National Alliance and United People Party strictly out of principle and a sense of loyalty to the USP.

Nicholas, questioned Chris definition of the words, principle and loyalty Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  Sint Maarten will work to advance its progress towards sustainable and resilient management of the islands coastal and marine environment through a 633,000 research-based project supported by the RESEMBID grant programme.

The Coastal Resilience Needs Assessment (CORENA) project is a partnership between the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI), and the non-profit conservation organization Nature Foundation St Read more

Results Of The 3.24% Bond Per November 10, 2023-2043 Of The Country Of Sint Maarten.

Willemstad/Philipsburg:--- The Centrale Bank van Curaao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has received subscriptions with respect to the 3.24% loan per November 10, 2023- 2043 of the Country of Sint Maarten for a total nominal amount of NAf. 61,354,000 at an issue price of 100.00%.
The Government of Sint Maarten has accepted the subscriptions at a price of 100.00%, at a yield of 3.24%. The nominal amount of the loan accepted is NAf Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 07th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) November 08, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 31 C / 88F             

Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

   

Sunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:15 A.M.   

   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 10 mph. 

  

SYNOPSIS:   

Available moisture may cause periods of cloudiness and isolated showers across the local region Read more

~Cooperation between Police and Prison Management is essential to ensure effective execution of roles and responsibilities in maintaining a safe and secure society.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Justice wishes to clarify the distinction between Police Holding Cells and Detention Facilities, the historical context, and the recent ministerial decision to address the urgent need to return police cells to the management of the police. This decision is vital to meet the pressing needs of the Point Blanche Prison while ensuring the safety and security of our community.

Definition of Terms
Police Holding Cells:
These holding cells are secure rooms in a police station whereby suspects are detained temporarily but for no longer than ten (10) days in Sint Maarten.

Detention Facility:
This term refers to any location used for detention and can include jails or prisons, whereby inmates are forcibly confined under state authority, typically as a form of punishment following convictions for crimes, or an extended term of pre-trial detention.

Historical Background:
The issue of detention and cell capacity has been a long-standing concern in Sint Maarten Read more

Decision By Minister Of Justice Will Have Serious Consequences To CountryS Security. Possible Strike Looming, Says Napb.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Following a recent decision by the Minister of Justice, it has been ordered that the detention center, at the Police station Philipsburg, will be officially transferred to the police with effect from November 11, 2023, specifically under the executive support department. This transfer means that we as a police organization will bear full responsibility for the management and operations of the detention center. It is essential that we make this transition smooth and efficient to ensure the safety and security we provide to our community.

The board of the N.A.P.B Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Former United Peoples Party candidate Melisa Molanus has joined the National Alliance to contest the January 11th parliamentary elections.
Molanus who joined the political arena for the first time first announced her candidacy on the UPP but then withdrew her cand Read more

Continuation Urgent Public Meeting Of Parliament Regarding Nv Gebe Postponed.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The continuation of Public meeting no. 03 of Parliament which was to be held today Monday, November 6, 2023, at 14.00hrs. with as agenda point:

Deliberations on NV GEBE (IS/060/2023-2024 dated September 29, 2023)

This meeting was requested by MP S.A. Wescot-Williams, MP G.S. Heyliger-Marten, and MP C.T. Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Monday 06th November 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) November 07th, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

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

  

Sunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:14 A.M.  

  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A surge of moisture will account for isolated showers across the region Read more

Sjamira Roseburg: Urgent Reassessment Needed By Ministry Of Justice

~ Sint Maarten’s Safety Threatened by Hasty Police Cell Transfer Decision ~ PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — As the attorney of the inmates association in Sint Maarten and as an candidate on the URSM slate, I am deeply concerned about the recent decision by the Ministry of Justice to transfer the detention center at Philipsburg Police Station back to the police, effective November 11, 2023 Read more

November 6 -8 Symposium: The Future Of Sustainable Healthcare In Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten From November 6 to 8th, the Ministry of VSA, in collaboration with SZV Social & Health Insurances, will be hosting a landmark symposium with the goal of formulating a five-year vision on sustainable healthcare in Sint Maarten. The event will take place at the Belair Community Center and seeks to harmonize the efforts of all key players in the local health sector to navigate the numerous challenges and carve a path toward a robust and sustainable healthcare future.

Although this symposium is not open for public participation, the keynote speaker segments of each day will be live-streamed via the SZV Facebook page Read more

Grisha Attends 2Nd Trade And Investment Forum In Guyana

MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley.

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Grisha Heyliger-Marten attended the Second Read more

Continuation Urgent Public Meeting Of Parliament Regarding Nv Gebe.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on November 6, 2023.
The Public meeting, which was adjourned on October 11, 2023 will be reconvened on Monday at 14.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of General Affairs will be in attendance.

The agenda point is:
Deliberations on NV GEBE (IS/060/2023-2024 dated September 29, 2023)
This meeting was requested by MP S.A. Wescot-Williams, MP G.S Read more