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The Act Of Bravery

Dear editor and all readers,

In reaction to Miss Nicole James story published a few days ago via your media house, I would like to congratulate her for the act of bravery to come open and share her ordeal, whereas she also proves that she has overcome. That itself is a very good sign as life continues. But it is worrisome to learn from her story that there are about 8 to 10 more women who were all victims of the same man, the acting section head that in the meantime is known to be Mr Read more

Minister Richinel Brug Meets With Ombudsman

Philipsburg, St. Maarten —Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Hon. Richinel Brug, met with Ombudsman Ms. Gwendolien Mossel. This meeting, initiated at the Ministers request, served as a formal introduction and a platform to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the Ministry of VSA and the Ombudsmans office.

Minister Brug expressed his gratitude to the Ombudsman for accepting his request and emphasized his commitment to transparency and accountability Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 7th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 8th February 2025 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:   Today through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low:  25C / 77F  Sunset Today: 6:10 P.M Read more

Law Proposed To Restrict Import, Distribution, Sale Of Specific Single-Use Plastic, Polystyrene Foam Products

Chairperson of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams (at podium) during the session.

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF), in collaboration with the government of St. Maarten, on Tuesday evening hosted a Plastic Free SXM Town Hall Meeting to discuss proposed legislation aimed at significantly reducing single-use pl Read more

Prfet Vincent Berton Bids Farewell At Cocktail Party

Prfet Vincent Berton is presented with a Ruby Bute painting by Dutch-side Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (right) as a parting gift at the cocktail party Wednesday. Collectivit President Louis Mussington (left) looks on Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, February 06th, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) February 07th, 2025 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:   This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showersForecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low: 25C / 77F  Sunset Today: 6:10 P.M Read more

Priority Service For Elderly, Seating Improvements At ReceiverS Office

PHILIPSBURG--Priority service for the elderly and seating for clients comfort are improvements that Finance Marinka Gumbs has instituted at the Receivers Office.

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Mobilisation, Layout Marketplace Construction Began Wednesday

An artists impression of the new Marketplace. (Image from file)

PHILIPSBURG--The mobilisation and layout of the construction of the Soualiga Marketplace began on Wednesday, February 5, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten said on Wednesday.

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Pm: No Recorded Cases Of Statelessness Due Only To Nationality Loss, 3 Stateless In Civil Registry

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina in Parliament on Wednesday.

 

PHILIPSBURG--There are no recorded cases in St Maarten where an individual became stateless solely due to the loss of Dutch nationality through the Department of Civil Registry, Prime Minister Dr. Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 5th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 6th February 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:09 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high-pressure system will generate gentle to moderate winds across the region Read more

Parliamentary Justice Committee Supports Round-Table On Point Blanche Prison Crisis

PHILIPSBURG--The Justice Committee of the Parliament of St. Maarten convened on Tuesday to discuss a proposal for a round-table addressing the ongoing capacity crisis at the Point Blanche prison. The meeting, requested by Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) Member of Parliam Read more

Scdf Ordered To Pay Naf. 35,000 In Unpaid Festival Village Rent

PHILIPSBURG--The Court of First Instance on Tuesday ordered St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) to pay NAf. 35,860 in unpaid rent for its use of Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village during last years Carnival.

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 4th February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 5th February 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:09 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: A weakened Atlantic high-pressure system will generate light to moderate winds across the region Read more

New Newsletter Launched By Minister Plenipotentiary Cabinet

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina was the first to receive the Newsletter of the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary.

THE HAGUE--The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague has broadened its scope of communication with the distribution of a Newsletter that gives an overview of its recent efforts and activities.

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New Dutch Rep In Philipsburg: I Will Spend Time Getting To Know This Country

Eelco Boomsma,(fourth right), Governor Ajamu Baly (fifth right), Chairlady of Parliament, Sarah Wescot-Williams (third right), Deputy Prime Minister Grisha Heyliger-MartenRead more

Tadzio Bervoets Champions Financial Innovation For Sustainable Conservation

Bervoets delivers his keynote speech in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

PORT OF SPAIN--At the Caribbean Green Infrastructure Conference (CGIC) 2025 in Trinidad & Tobago, Tadzio Bervoets, a leading Caribbean expert in marine conservation, conservation finance, and sustainable ocean economies, delivered a keynote presentation on the importance of innovative financial mechanisms in securi Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday 3rd February 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 4th February 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6:00 AM TUESDAY, 04TH FEBRUARY WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with light haze and isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:08 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly to east northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Drifting pockets of moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere will account for isolated showers Read more

Bjp Fund Aims To Support Journalism On Caribbean Islands

SOURCE: Curacao.nu

AMSTERDAM The Fund for Special Journalistic Projects in the Netherlands (Fonds BJP) is investigating how it can better support journalists in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. Although applications from the region are received sporadically, the Fund has noticed that the existing regulations do not always meet local needs. There is also a lack of name recognition, according to a statement from the Fund.

To change this, a working trip to five Caribbean islands is planned Read more

The Ministry Of Vromi Launches Digital Complaint Form With Qr Code Access

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Digital Complaint Form, a modern and accessible solution designed to empower the public to voice their concerns with ease and efficiency. This initiative reflects the Ministrys commitment to fostering transparency, improving public service, and addressing issues that matter most to the community.

With the introduction of the QR code system, residents can now instantly access the complaint form by simply scanning the code with their smartphones Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 31st January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 1st February 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through tonight: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Saturday morning through midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:07 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 8 to 20 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Despite a relatively stable atmosphere, drifting pockets of moisture will cause isolated showers Read more

St. Martin Tourism Office Collaborates With Ccism, Cesc For Ny Greetings

View of the audience in the Grand Case Beach Club conference room.

GRAND CASE--In a change to the usual new year greetings format, St. Martin Tourism Office shared the podium at Grand Case Beach Club on Wednesday morning with two other institutions, the Chamber of Commerce CCISM and the Economic Advisory Council (Conseil Economique, Social, Culturel de Saint-Martin (CESC).

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Soul Beach Music Festival Can Attract 4,000 Visitors, Investment Returned In One Weekend

From left: TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, radio host Lady Grace and Soul Beach CEO Mark Adkins.

 

PHILIPSBURG--The Soul Beach Music Festival in St Maarten, set for May 21-26, has the potential to attract more than 4,000 visitors and inject millions into the economy.

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 30th January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 31st January 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:06 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 4 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A low-level trough will account for periods of cloudiness and isolated showers across the local area Read more

Vsa Helping Seniors Apply For Gebe Relief Programme

John Larmonie Center

PHILIPSBURG--A team from the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA along with Social Affairs Minister Richinel Brug, assisted seniors at the St. Maarten Senior Citizens Recreational Foundation in Hope Estate on January 28, with completing applications for the GEBE Senior Citizens Utility Rel Read more