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Winair Faces Month-Long Wait For Approval Of More Flights To Curaao

Passengers are seen embarking a Winair plane at Hato Airport in Curacao.

 WILLEMSTAD--WINAIR will have to wait at least another month to find out if it can permanently operate four additional flights per week between St. Maarten and Curaao, according to the newspaper Amigoe in Curaao, based on the lawsuit against the government of Curaao that was heard in Willemstad on Thursday.

On Thursday morning, the judge in this LAR procedure (administrative litigation) unsuccessfully attempted to mediate the conflict between the airline and the government, represented by Curaao Minister of Traffic and Transportation Charles Cooper (MFK).

The ruling is scheduled for August 23 Read more

Minister Lewis: No Ban On Public Meetings In Place For The Moment

PHILIPSBURG--The decision of the Council of Ministers taken on Tuesday to cancel all public political meetings leading up to the August 19 elections cannot be upheld, Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis said in Parliament on Thursday. As Minister of Justice, I am responsible for the guidelines, and there is no official guideline signed by my p Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday 25th July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 26th July 2024WEATHER:
This afternoon: Humid, hazy and breezy.
Tonight, through Friday midday: Hazy and breezy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeast to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: High concentrations of Saharan dust result in hazy skies and poor air quality across the region, until this weekend Read more

All Public Meetings Cancelled, No Polling Station Gatherings Allowed

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina  PHILIPSBURG--In a drastic move aimed at promoting safety and security of the population, the Council of Ministers has decided to cancel all public political meetings for which a permit is required as of Wednesday, July 24; and has banned all gatherings near or around polling stations on election day Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 24th July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 25th July 2024WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Warm, hazy and breezy.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Hazy and breezy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: A dry airmass enters the region in the wake of the tropical wave Read more

Spirit Airlines To Explore Code-Sharing Opportunities, Enhance Connections

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten with Spirit Airlines Senior Director of Network Planning Mathew Glover.

~ Water supply, Customs process concerns ~

PHILIPSBURG--Spirits were high when Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Read more

Pm Given Overview Of PjiaS Operations During Recent Visit

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina with PJIA and other officials during the visit.

AIRPORT--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina was provided with what he called a comprehensive overvi Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 24 July 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Patches of moisture moving across the local area may cause brief local showers from time to time Read more

Schoelcher Legacy Remembered During Grand Case Fte Speeches

GRAND CASE--The official part of the Victor Schoelcher Fte, also known as the Grand Case Fte, will go down on Sunday as one of the shortest with just two speeches, as President of the Collectivit Louis Mussington, some territorial co Read more

Minister Of Justice Tells Parliament: Funding And Capacity Needed To Combat Gun Violence

 PHILIPSBURG--Acknowledging the ineffectiveness of the current strategy of the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM in reducing violent crime, Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis announced a new approach for the remainder of 2024 on Friday. KPSM cannot execute this plan with their current capacity, Minister Lewis told Parliament during an urgent Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Monday, 22 July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 23 July 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and weak instability associated with a passing trough of low pressure will cause isolated showers Read more

Vsa Minister Briefed On Sls During Visit

The VSA Minister during her SLS visit.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Veronica Jansen-Webster, accompanied by her support staff, received what was referred to as a comprehensive briefing on the operations of St. Maarten Laboratory Services (SLS) during a visit on July 5.

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 DATE ISSUED: Friday 19th July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 20th July 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Variably cloudy, and hazy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.This evening through Saturday midday: Warm, breezy, and hazy.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: East to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tropical wave is affecting the region Read more

Pm: No Indication That Arrindell Shooting Politically Motivated

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina during his national address on Thursday.

~ No stone will be left unturned in pursuit of justice ~

 PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday 18th July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 19th July 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Hot and hazy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph with higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A plume of Saharan dust is reducing both air quality and visibility, while limiting showers across the region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 18 July 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 17 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Patches of moisture moving across the local area may cause brief local showers from time to time, with a low possibility of thunder this afternoon Read more

Gibson Sr.: Fuel Clause Being Used To Mask Other Charges

Former Finance Minister Richard Gibson Sr.

~ Chris: Comments day late and many dollars short ~

PHILIPSBURG--Former Minister of Finance Richard Gibson Sr. said in a press r Read more

Ottley Lauds Achievements Of Local Bodybuilder Calvin Mardembrough

Calvin Mardembrough.

PHILIPSBURG--United People's Party (UP) leader Member of Parliament Omar Ottley has lauded the achievements of rising star in the world of bodybuilding, Calvin Mardembrough.

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 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 17 July 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and slight instability associated with a passing tropical wave will account for cloudy skies, isolated showers, and a low chance of thunder Read more

Telem Said ItS Making Solid Progress Stabilising Systems

TelEm Group CEO Kendall Dupersoy (left), inspects a battery replacement operation at the company SMITCOMS location in Harbour View, Friday, led by the companys Power Department team.

 

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 DATE ISSUED: Monday 15th July 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 16th July 2024 WEATHER:This Afternoon: Sunny and warmTonight, through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with slight haze and isolated showers possible.  Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81F  Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:46 A.M Read more

Bastille Day Marked By Medal Ceremonies, Parade, Speeches

Collectivit President Louis Mussington prepares to lay a wreath at the war memorial assisted by Junior Territorial Council President Kloh Francillette during Bastille Day ceremonies on Sunday. (Collectivit photos)

MARIGOT--Many persons were honoured during two medal ceremonies, one by the Collectivit and the other by the State, dur Read more

High Court Backs Same-Sex Marriage

Celebrating the outcome.

THE HAGUE--Same-sex couples are now permitted to marry immediately in Aruba and Curaao, as decided by the High Court in the Netherlands on Friday. It affirmed an earlier ruling by the Joint Court of Justice for the Dutch Caribbean.

The latter determined on December 6, 2022, that marriages between people of the same sex must be permitted in Aruba and Curaao. Both governments turned to the High Court, which has now rejected their appeals.

The case was brought by Fundacion Orguyo Aruba and Human Rights Caribbean (HRC) in Curaao Read more

Mp Maingrette's Home, Office Searched, Suspected Of Taking Bribes, Misusing Position

PHILIPSBURG--The Criminal Investigation Team RST, under the direction of the examining judge on Friday conducted searches at the home and workplace at the Parliament Building of Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Kevin Maingrette. Read more