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DATE ISSUED: Friday, August 25, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) August 26, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Generally cloudy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 92F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

  

Sunset Today: 6:32 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.  

  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A loose surface pressure gradient will continue to produce light winds across the region Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Council of Ministers bid a fond farewell to the esteemed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Windward Island Airways (WINAIR) Mr. Georges Greaux, as he stepped down from his role after twelve years of dedicated service. This significant moment was commemorated with a heartfelt farewell, during which Mr. Greaux was honored for his outstanding contributions to corporate governance and leadership.
The farewell took place during the annual shareholders meeting with the Council of Ministers, which would be the last for Mr Read more

Dutch Caribbean Students Welcomed In Amsterdam

St. Maarten student Armani France (right), Minister Plenipotentiary Rene Violenus (second from right), Councillor of the District City Centre Lotte Terwel (centre) and two Bonaire students at the City Hall in Amsterdam Thursday. (Suzanne Koelega photos)

AMSTERDAM--The Municipality Amsterdam on Thursday yet again welcomed the group of new students from the Dutch Caribbean to the city Read more

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  A representative from the Collective Prevention Services (CPS), executing agency of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Dr. Daphne Illis, recently attended the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Regional Health Security (RHS) Planning Meeting in Trinidad & Tobago.

The two-day meeting discussed the transboundary spread of infectious diseases as a threat to regional and global health security. The devastating global impact of COVID-19 and other
public health concerns, reiterate the necessity for regional and global health security to protect and improve health.

RHS encompasses the capacities required for the Caribbean to prepare for and respond to public health threats, risks, priority issues, and concerns that transcend national boundaries and potentially impact on economic stability, trade, tourism, and access to goods and services in the Region Read more

Saint Barthelemy: --- A twin Otter owned and operated by Air Antilles crashed at the Gustav 111 Airport at 11:42 a.m. on Thursday. The flight left Guadeloupe for St. Barths. The twin otter crashed into a helicopter when it landed on the airport tarmac.

No details on the cause of the crash have been released. On board, the aircraft were about seven passengers with two pilots.

An investigation is currently underway. It should be noted that the cause of the accident is not known, however, Air Antilles twin otters are part of the latest series in production, meaning they are the newer twin otters in operation.
The airport closed its operations as soon as the crash occurred, reports are there were no injuries Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, August 24, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) August 25, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times, and a brief local shower possible. 

Forecast High: 33C / 92F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:33 P.M.    & Read more

Pm Sees Hike In Radio Interview Cost At Election Time As Extortionary Behaviour

PM Silveria Jacobs in Parliament last Thursday.

PHILIPSBURG--The increase in fees for interviews on radio stations during election time is seen by Prime Minister Silveria JacobsRead more

Sarah: Pm Sends Knee-Jerk Reaction Letter On Hiring Locals At Govt-Owned Companies

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) leader Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams says she has been reliably informed that government has sent a letter to all government-owned entities regarding their employment policie Read more

Paco Isenia Declares Candidacy For Upcoming Parliamentary Elections With Ursm.

EMPOWERING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO BELIEVE IN A BRIGHT FUTURE

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten– An aspiring young professional, dedicated to fostering positive change and championing the aspirations of the next generation, URSM Candidate Paco Isenia, is proud to announce his candidacy for the upcoming parliamentary elections with the Unified Resilient Sint Maarten Movement (URSM) Read more

Government Wins Case In Over The Bank Land Issuance Saga.

PHILIPSBURG:---   On August 22, 2023, the Court in First Instance rendered its verdict in the Over the Bank case. In that judgment, the Court determined that Country Sint Maarten is not bound by the (draft) decrees issued by then Minister Meyers and/or that the Over the Bank group could not derive any legally justified expectation from the documents provided by then Minister Meyers due to the violations established with the public order and/or principles of good governance (including the principle of transparency) Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) August 24, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with local showers possible. 

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

   

Sunset Today: 6:33 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:56 A.M.   

   

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Light and variable breeze of 01 to 07 mph, becoming calm at times. 

  

SYNOPSIS:   

A combination of daytime heating and available moisture embedded within light winds could trigger local showers Read more

Brison Proposes Max Closing Time Nightclubs/Bars 5:00Am, Restaurants 1:00Pm, Supermarkets 10Pm

MP Rolando Brison making his presentation in Parliament on Monday last week.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison has tabled a draft l Read more

MARIGOT:--- Una madre y un hijo fueron baleados hoy por dos personas que fueron a su casa de Rambaud alrededor del medioda del martes.  Los tiradores supuestamente estaban en un motor cuando dispararon a la madre y al hijo.  La Gendarmera ha confirmado que se dispararon varios disparos en el rea de Peak Pardis alrededor del medioda. Las dos vctimas han sido transportadas al Hospital Louis Constant Fleming para recibir tratamiento.  Se ha abierto una investigacin que est llevando a cabo el  SRD Read more

MARIGOT:--- A mother and son were shot today by two persons that rode to their Rambaud home around midday on Tuesday.
SMN News learned that the shooters were on a motorcycle when they shot at the mother and son.
The Gendarmerie has confirmed that several shots were fired in the Peak Pardis area around midday. The two victims have been transported to the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital for treatment.
An investigation has been opened and is being conducted by the SRD Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  The SXM Padel Club proudly concludes the successful inaugural visit of Padel professional, influencer, and founder of The Padel School, Sandy Farquharson. The week-long event saw Sandy engaging in a series of group clinics and private lessons, leaving a lasting impact on the local Padel community.
During the dynamic week, Sandy Farquharson delivered over 30 engaging sessions, attracting more than 100 players of varying skill levels - from beginners to advanced. The event served as an opportunity for players to enhance their Padel skills while immersing themselves in the energetic atmosphere of the sport.
With the backdrop of the picturesque St Read more

MARIGOT:--- A mother and son were shot today by two persons that rode to their Rambaud home around midday on Tuesday.
SMN News learned that the shooters were on a motorcycle when they shot at the mother and son.
The Gendarmerie has confirmed that several shots were fired in the Peak Pardis area around midday. The two victims have been transported to the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital for treatment.
An investigation has been opened and is being conducted by the SRD Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) August 23, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

   

Sunset Today: 6:34 P.M Read more

...ESTA ES LA LTIMA ADVERTENCIA...

Cicln Post-Tropical Gert Advertencia Nmero 13

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL062023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

1100 AM AST martes 22 de agosto de 2023

RESUMEN DE LAS 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...17.4N 59.7O

ALREDEDOR DE 230 MI...370 KM ESE DE LAS ISLAS DE SOTAVENTO DEL NORTE

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...30 MPH...45 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...ONO O 290 GRADOS A 5 MPH...7 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...1008 MB...29.77 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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No hay vigilancias ni avisos costeros en efecto.

DISCUSIN Y PERSPECTIVAS

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A las 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), el centro del Cicln Post-Tropical Gert estaba localizado cerca de la latitud 17.4 Norte, longitud 59.7 Oeste Read more

...Gert Becomes A Post-Tropical Remnant Low...

...THIS IS THE FINAL ADVISORY...

Post-Tropical Cyclone Gert Advisory Number 13

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062023

1100 AM AST Tue Aug 22 2023

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...17.4N 59.7W

ABOUT 230 MI...370 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Gert was located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 59.7 West Read more

Consumer Price Index (Cpi) Legislation Needed For The Increase Of Aov Pension Approved In Parliament.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On August 16th, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley presented legislation to Parliament regarding the reparation of several legislations used to increase amounts such as pension and minimum wage.

"I am proud to announce that it was voted on and approved by Parliament unanimously. This critical legislation will allow the long-awaited increase of AOV pension to occur for 2023, and ensures a timely annual indexation of minimum wage and pension moving forward," stated Minister Ottley.

The changes to specific regulations include the national ordinance on general old-age insurance (pension), the national ordinance on general widows and orphans insurance, the national ordinance on minimum wages, the national health insurance ordinance, and the national accident insurance ordinance.

The legislation amends the provisions of certain national regulations relating to the adjustment of amounts based on developments in the price index for household consumption.

Under current legislation, the adjustment of amounts such as pension is subject to the CPI for the month of August of the previous year to the current year.

However, in 2018, the methodology used by the Department of Statistics has been adjusted and the price index is determined quarterly.

Therefore, JZW, SER, COA, and the Governor have all given negative advice on all attempts to index pensions based on 3rd quarter CPI Read more

BES ISLANDS:--- A scheduled traffic check was held on Saba's Church Street between 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19th. During the check, 15 vehicles were checked with 13 official fines being issued.

The fines were as follows:

11x driving without a seat belt
2x driving without paid road tax

During the inspection, a bunch of keys was found with a key fob Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, August 21, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) August 22, 2023 

A FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             

Forecast Low: 25C / 77F 

Sunset Today: 6:35 P.M Read more

Tropical Storm Gert Advisory Number 9

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062023

1100 AM AST Mon Aug 21 2023

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...16.9N 57.0W

ABOUT 410 MI...660 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gert was located near latitude 16.9 North, longitude 57.0 West Read more

Pfp Proposal To Remove Curtain From Voting Booth Approved By Com

Gumbs pleased with progress, awaits next steps

PHILIPSBURG Party for Progress member of Parliament Melissa Gumbs expressed satisfaction for the update received from Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs in Parliaments Central Committee meeting of August 17th Read more