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Vromi Minister Patrice Gumbs Survives Motion Of No Confidence In Close Vote

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice Gumbs of the Party for Progress (PFPRead more

Doctoral Student Khalisha Halley Presents Study At Carpha Health Research Conf.

Khalisha Halley.

GUYANA--St. Maarten native Khalisha Halley recently presented research on substance use during pregnancy and its link to low birth weight at the 70th Annual CARPHA Health Research Conference in Georgetown, Guyana, placing her work before regional health leaders, ministers and international public health officials.

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 26 May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 27 May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:42 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a moderate breeze at 13 to 18 mph, and possible higher gusts in or near showers.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and instability associated with a nearby multi-layered trough of low pressure will account for periods of cloudiness and intermittent showers Read more

Urbain Javois 100Th Birthday Milestone Celebrated At Grand Case Beach Club

Cutting the birthday cake with a little assistance from Robertine Manuel-Javois (left). (Robert Luckock photo)

GRAND CASE--A very special celebration took place Sunday afternoon at Grand Case Beach Club for the 100th birthday of Urbain Javois with several generations of the Javois clan attending to pay tribute to a remarkable milestone. Some even travelled from abroad for the occasi Read more

Urbain Javois 100Th Birthday Milestone Celebrated At Grand Case Beach Club

Cutting the birthday cake with a little assistance from Robertine Manuel-Javois (left). (Robert Luckock photo)

GRAND CASE--A very special celebration took place Sunday afternoon at Grand Case Beach Club for the 100th birthday of Urbain Javois with several generations of the Javois clan attending to pay tribute to a remarkable milestone. Some even travelled from abroad for the occasi Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 25th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 26th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with light haze and isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F       Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:42 P.M.           Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 19 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Increased instability and moisture will cause cloudiness and isolated showers across the region during this forecast period Read more

One Killed, Four In Critical Condition, After Sandy Ground Road Accident

SANDY GROUND--A serious road accident occurred on the RN7 close to Sandy Ground, at around 20 minutes past midnight on Sunday morning, claiming the life of one person and critically injuring four others.

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The accident scene in Baie Nettle last night ( photos contributed)

SANDY GROUND--A serious road accident occurred on the RN7 close to Sandy Ground, at around 20 minutes past midnight on Sunday morning, claiming the life of one person and critically injuring four others.

  According to initial reports, a car travelling from Baie Nettl is believed to have lost control and struck five young people sitting on their scooters at the side of the road.

  The Fire Brigade (pompiers) and other emergency services responded immediately Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 22nd May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Occasionally cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers and light haze.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:41 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain breezy conditions Read more

Mp Ottley: Govt. Has Legal Tools To Set New Electricity, Water Rates

UP MP Omar Ottley.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley is calling on government to stop delaying meaningful relief for the people of St Maarten and immediately utilise the legal mechanisms already available to regulate electricity tariffs and fuel costs as done in Curaao.

Ottley said in a press release that recent announcements by TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten concerning the signing of a Ministerial Decree to appoint Bureau Telecommunications and Post (BTP) under the Electricity Ordinance and announcement to use a national ordinance containing general measures as the instrument to regulate the new tariff have been presented as progress toward electricity reform Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 21st May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with light haze and isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 17 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high pressure system will maintain breezy conditions during this forecast period Read more

Cultural Emergency Experts Gather In St. Maarten For Regional Meeting

ECYS Minister Melissa Gumbs with the CER Delegation and local participants.

PHILIPSBURG--Cultural heritage emergency specialists, archivists, disaster response professionals, and regional coordinators from around the world are gathering in St Maarten this week for the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Network of CER Regional Hubs, f Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 21 May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly breezy with light haze and isolated showers likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 17 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain slightly breezy conditions across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 19th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 20th May 2026WEATHER:Today: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and light haze.Wednesday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph; higher gusts are likely.SYNOPSIS: Drifting pockets of moisture will support showers across the local area Read more

Mercelina Congratulates Haitian Community On Haitian Flag Day

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (centre) with members of the Haitian community.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has extended congratulations and best wishes to the Read more

Brug Shows Appreciation For Frontline Healthcare Workers

Minister Brug with some of the frontline workers.

  

PHILIPSBURG--In recognition of International Nurses Day and the conclusion of Nurses Week activities, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Richinel Brug, took a moment to personally thank the nurses within the Ministry of VSA for their continued dedication and service to the people of St Read more

Update: Mp Ottley Released After Questioning, Second Suspect Remains In Custody

PHILIPSBURG--United People's party  (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley has been released after questioning by the Landsrecherche Sint Maarten in connection with a criminal investigation into an alleged public assault. 

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 15th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 16th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: East to east-southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, ranging from 7 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will support stable weather conditions Read more

Mp Omar Ottley, Second Suspect Arrested In Assault Investigation

PHILIPSBURG--United People's party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley and a second suspect believed to be his brother, was arrested on May 15, 2026, by the National Detectives (Landsrecherche Sint Maarten) in connection with a criminal investigation into an alleged public assault.   The Prosecutor's Office in a press release identified one of the suspects only as a Member of the House Parliament O.O Read more

Ecys Trying To Trace Where Sports Levy Money Collected In Pilot Went

PHILIPSBURG--Government is unable to determine where funds collected under a previous pilot one-cent fuel levy for sports were ultimately allocated, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs said on Wednesday.

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Saba Missing Person Update 1:

SABA MISSING PERSON UPDATE 1:

As of 6:30 a.m. this morning Thursday May 14, 2026, Erik Matthijsen has not been found.
He was last seen on a hike in the Wells Bay area yesterday at around 11:00 a.m. He is a member of the team working on the Mount Scenery Tower project, in his 50s and is an active hiker.

A drone equipped with a thermal imaging camera was deployed yesterday evening with the assistance of SCF, and attempts were made to trace the phone.

Coordinated search has begun, including teams from SCF, Coast Guard and HANAB (of the Mount Scenery Tower Project) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 13 May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 14 May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:37 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: The fairly stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region Read more

Ser Board Inactive As Term Ends, Govt. Grant 1 Year Extension, Then Withdraws It

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten is currently without an active Social Economic Council (SER) board and chairman after the bodys term officially expired on April 30, a situation that could affect the review of major socio-economic legislation, labour matters and policy advice to government and Parliament.

The situation is compounded after government extended the boards term by one year on March 17, and then withdrew its decision on April 23. The development comes amid a growing dispute between the SER and Prime Minister (PM) Dr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 12th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 13th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:37 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 7 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain relatively stable weather conditions and gentle to moderate winds Read more