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Ageless Seniors Shine At Radiance SeniorS Beauty Elegant Pageant

GRAND CASE--Saturday evening, December 20, 2025, marked a historic moment for Saint-Martin with the inaugural edition of the Miss Radiance Seniors Elegant Beauty Pageant organised by the Saint-Martin Autrement association.

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Ser Submits Advice On Misuse Of Short-Term Labour Contracts

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (left) and SER Policy Advisor Jamie Mourillon.

PHILIPSBURG--The Social Economic Council SER on December 19, 2025, submitted its advice on the draft national ordinance amending Book 7, Title 10 of the Civil Code to Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Read more

Prime Minister Mercelina Provides Update On Developments Regarding The Us And Venezuela

Philipsburg -- The Honorable Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, has expressed deep concern for St. Maarteners and visitors currently abroad, particularly those in the United States and Europe, as regional aviation disruptions continue to affect travel to and from the island. Special attention is being given to students expec Read more

Dozens Killed, 100 Injured In Fire At Swiss Ski Resort Bar

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland--Around 40 people were killed and 115 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, officials said on Thursday.

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Government Honours St. Maarten-Born Pilot Tejwani At Inaugural Flight To St. Maarten

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten presenting a recognition to St. Maarten-born pilot Piyush Tejwani on Tuesday.

AIRPORT--St. Maarten-born pilot Piyush Tejwani was recognised on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, during a celebratory welcome water salute at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) following his inaugural flight to the island as a commercial airline pilot.

Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten was present for the event, along with Member of Parliament (MP) Viren Kotai, PJIA officials, two St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 30th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 31st December 2025WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Generally fair.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73FSunset Today: 5:47 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A dry and stable atmosphere will maintain fair weather conditions.Meanwhile, a light to gentle breeze will prevail.Long period northerly swells will persist for the next few days Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 29th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 30th December 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally fair.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F       Forecast Low: 22C / 72F

Sunset Today: 5:47 P.M.             Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east-southeast, with a variable to gentle breeze, at 2 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A dry and stable atmosphere will maintain fair weather conditions Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 24th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 25th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through evening: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible.Tonight through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:44 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northerly to east-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and weak instability associated with a weak frontal boundary will cause isolated showers, particularly tomorrow morning.Meanwhile, light to moderate winds will prevail.Slight to moderate seas will persist Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 23rd December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday morning (12:00 LST) 24th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Wednesday morning: Variably cloudy and occasionally breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday morning: Northeast to east, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph; higher wind gusts are likely.SYNOPSIS: A frontal boundary is affecting the area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 22nd December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy.Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:42 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will promote stable weather conditions Read more

Mp Wever Gives Hams, Turkeys, Vouchers To Families For Xmas

Wever Works Initiative Foundation board member Stefania Gumbs, Sally Benjamin (foster home), and MP Christopher Wever.

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Chris Wever marked the 2025 Christmas season with a community food distribution, providing hams, turkeys and grocery vouchers to families to support traditional holiday meal Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 19th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 20th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain stable weather conditions and gentle to moderate winds across the area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 18th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 19th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through evening: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a low-level trough will support periods of cloudiness and showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 18th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 19th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through evening: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a low-level trough will support periods of cloudiness and showers Read more

Teatt Minister Leads Site Visit, Talks To Strengthen Maritime And Yachting Sector

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten during the site visit.

The TEATT Minister during the visit.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has launched a renewed, action-oriented approach to strengthen the maritime and yachting industry, beginning with high-level discussions and a joint site visit to the Simpson Bay Lagoon.

The Minister convened a working session with the Shipping and Maritime Department of TEATT and the Coast Guard, followed by an on-site engagement at the Lagoon Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 17th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 18th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Mostly fair.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Initially fair becoming cloudy with scattered morning showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: Fair weather conditions will continue as relatively dry air moves over the area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 16th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 17th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Occasionally cloudy and slightly hazy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS:
An incoming trough will support periodic showers across the area, starting this evening Read more

Pm: Govt. Focused On Stabilising Power Supply, Not Lng Transition At This Time

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.

PHILIPSBURG--Governments immediate priority is stabilizing the electricity grid and ensuring the consistent provision of power to residents and businesses, rather than pursuing a transition to liquefied natural gas (LNG) at this time, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament on Monday.

He made the statement during Question Hour in Parliament in response to a series of questions from United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on national strategy for fuel diversification, LNG transition, public utilities, and the implementation of community benefits

Mercelina said government has not requested a comprehensive fuel diversification plan from NV GEBE or the Port St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 15th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 16th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 08 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS:
Despite generally stable conditions, shallow pockets of moisture moving across the area may trigger brief passing showers particularly overnight into the early morning hours Read more

Grisha Extends Gratitude Following Successful 2Nd Annual Twilight In Town

Face painting during the event.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, Grisha Heyliger-Marten has extended sincere thanks to everyone who came out on Friday, December 12, to support and enjoy the second annual Twilight in Town event.

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Caribbean Netherlands Signs Agreement To Boost Prevention Of Domestic Violence

KRALENDIJK--The public entities of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, together with the Dutch ministries of Health, Welfare and Sport VWS, Justice and Security JenV, Education, Culture and Science OCW, Social Affairs and Employment SZW, and Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations BZK, signed the joint Administrative Agreement Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse 2026-2029 on Tuesday.

The agreement marks an important step in strengthening protection for women, children and families in the Caribbean Netherlands Read more

Dna Relationship Testing Procedures

Overview – DNA Testing, Used with Some Immigrant Visa Applications

Genetic testing is a useful tool for verifying a stated biological relationship when no other form of credible evidence is available in conjunction with an immigrant visa (IV) application. Commonly tested relationships that utilize DNA testing include paternity, maternity, full-siblingship, or half-siblingship Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 12th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 13th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and occasionally breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:35 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph, and higher gusts are likely.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere and gentle to moderate winds will persist Read more

New Recruits Complete First Phase Of Firefighter Training

New recruits of the Fire Department of Caribbean Netherlands (Brandweerkorps Caribisch Nederland, BKCN)

KRALENDIJK--The newest recruits of the Fire Department of Caribbean Netherlands (Brandweerkorps Caribisch Nederland, BKCN) have successfully completed the first phase of their Manschap A training program.

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