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Doran Pushes For Re-Introduction Of Military Based Training To Combat Youth Delinquency

MP Egbert Doran

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Egbert Doran has placed the re-introduction of military based training opportunities for St. Maarten youth on the national agenda, describing it as a realistic and strategic response to the islands rising youth delinquency and growing community concerns.

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, 17th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 18th November 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:20 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly to east-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 5 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with an approaching low-level trough will enhance the chance for periods of cloudiness and showers across the local region Read more

Dcna And Carmabi Unite Regional Experts To Tackle Coastal Water Quality

Governor of St. Maarten Ajamu Baly was among the special guests of the conference in Curaao. (Berber van Beek photo)

WILLEMSTAD--Scientists, policymakers, and community representatives from across the Caribbean gathered in Curaao on November 7 for the Healthy Waters. Thriving Nature. Vibrant Communities symposium, hosted by the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) and the Caribbea Read more

Three More Schools To Receive Free Breakfast Starting January 2026

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (third left) and MP Sjamira Roseburg (fourth left) with partners in the project.

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and L Read more

Minister Brug, King James Launch Mental Health Awareness Jingle

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (centre) and King James (right) with Suppa (left).

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Richinel Brug, appeared liv Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 14 November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 15 November 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region, while a brief shower remains possible Read more

Parliament Erupts After Lacroes Shows Image Of MinisterS Incarcerated Husband In Meeting

UP MP Francisco Lacroes

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament erupted into controversy on Thursday after United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes opened his Read more

Fire Dept. Staff: No More Back And Forth, Want Signed Commitment Letter And Neutral Mediator

PHILIPSBURG--Members of the Fire Department are no longer willing to engage in back-and-forth discussions regarding the signing of a commitment letter aimed at resolving their concerns about placement and retroactive payments linked to their function book.

In a letter sent on Wednesday by Windward Islands Civil Servants Union-Private Sector Union (WICSU-PSU) President Sharon Cangieter to Prime Minister Dr. Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 13th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 14th November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:18 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph; becoming variable at times.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather conditions will persist, and isolated showers are likely Read more

Pm Says Fire Dept. Demands Agreed To, No Justification For Continuing Go-Slow

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said on Wednesday that there is no justification for a continuation of a go-slow by Fire and Ambulance personnel, as he has already committed in writing to meeting all of their demands.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 12th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 13th November 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F       Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:17 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
Pockets of moisture embedded in the wind flow will support brief periods of cloudiness and a few isolated showers Read more

Hundreds Celebrate Unity And Culture At St. Martin Day Celebrations In Rijswijk

Some of the youngest members of the St. Maarten diaspora in the Netherlands along with Miss Zuid Holland, Miss Dutch Caribbean, Miss Universe Netherlands, and Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell at the St. Martin Day 2025 celebration in Rijswijk.

THE HAGUE--Hundreds of St. Maarteners, students, professionals, and friends of the island came together on Saturday, November 8, for a vibrant celebration of St Read more

GrishaS Recent Changes To District 721S Permit Unsubstantiated And Unreasonable, Court Rules

PHILIPSBURG--An administrative judge has suspended the recent changes to District 721s operating permit, ruling that last months amendments by Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten were unsubstantiated and unreasonable. Court of First Instances verdict on Monday is the latest in a series of legal battles between the government and the open-air nightclub in Cole Bay involving decisions made by Heyliger-Marten Read more

5Th Gastronomy Festival Officially Launched On Grand Case Boulevard

Saint Martin Tourism Office President Valrie Damaseau (front row, left) poses with local chef ambassadors, Chef Laurent Huguet, Prfet Cyrille Le Vly, President Louis Mussington (rear), and Head Mixology Judge Arthur Sutley (right) at the festival launch. (Robert Luckock photo)

GRAND CASE--The 2025 Gastronomy Festival was officially launched Monday evening, appropriately in the culinary capital of Grand Case, with a pre-event of music and entertainment on the Boulevard Read more