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DATE ISSUED: Friday, 6th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 7th March 2026A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.This evening through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 20 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight surface pressure gradient will maintain breezy conditions Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 5th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC).VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 6th March 2026 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Generally stable weather and breezy conditions will persist despite trade wind showers this evening and overnight.Slight to moderate sea conditions will prevail, with wave heights peaking near 7 feet along the east coast Read more

Up Mp Lacroes Urges Govt To Review Model Law For Marine-Coastal Tourism

MP Francisco Lacroes.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on Wednesday urged the government to examine the Model Law on Sustainable Marine-Coastal Community Tourism when preparing zoning and conservation policies.

He said coastal territories remain undervalued and insufficiently protected in many cases Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 4th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 5th March 2026 WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:19 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:28 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather and breezy conditions will persist until tonight Read more

New Mural Added To Clem Labega Square

Philipsburg – A new mural has been added to the pay station at Clem Labega Square as part of the @ColorMeSXM project by the Be The Change Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of General Affairs. Since 2020, the initiative has introduced more than 24 murals throughout Philipsburg. The new mural was funded by the Mondriaan Fund, which promotes visual arts and cultural heritage in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.

We are excited about the central and highly visible location of this mural and grateful to everyone who supported its completion, said Laura Bijnsdorp, Coordinator of @ColorMeSXM Read more

Sr. Marie Laurence Reconstruction To Begin This Month, Complete In 2027

Artist impression of the new Sr. Marie Laurence School (Photo courtesy www.lyongo.com).

~Trini contractor only bid submitted~

MIDDLE REGION--The reconstruction of the Sr. Marie Laurence School in Middle Region is set to begin in the first week of March 2026, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs s Read more

New Historic-Themed Mural Unveiled At Philipsburg Centre

From left to right, Coordinator of @ColorMeSXM Laura Bijnsdorp, President of the BTC Foundation Melanie Choisy, artist Adam Garliki Adam G, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, and Chief of Staff Stuart Johnson.

PHILIPSBURG--A new mural now adorns the pay station at Clem Labega Square, adding a fresh splash of colour and history to the heart of the capital Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 3rd March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday morning (12:00 LST) 4th March 2026THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED WEATHER:Today: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers likely.Tonight through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:19 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:29 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere and mostly moderate winds will persist Read more

Court Ruling Pushes Vromi Min. Gumbs To Approve Civil Works For Morgan Residences

The Morgan Residences will feature 120 luxury condominiums and a 150-metre-long infinity pool.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice Gumbs, representing the Party for Progress (PFP), has approved Civil Works permits for The Morgan Residences, a luxury condominium development next to The Morgan Resort Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 2nd March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Cloudy at first, then becoming partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:19 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Pockets of low-level clouds drifting in the wind flow may cause isolated showers Read more

Usm President: University Needs Stronger, More Consistent, Structural Govt. Funding

USM President Dr. Antonio Carmona Bez.

POND ISLAND--University of St. Martin (USM) President Antonio Carmona Bez said there is a need for stronger structural government funding and coordinated investment to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the countrys sole high Read more

Dcomm Visits French Side Counterparts

Philipsburg/Marigot On February 26, the Department of Communication of the Government of Sint Maarten paid a working visit to their French counterparts of the Collectivit of Saint-Martin, Communication Department, which includes the protocol section.

The working visit was to get a deeper understanding of how the French side Department of Communication functions within the Collectivit, to exchange mutual operational information and ideas, and to continue fostering the working relationship.

In their Marigot offices, the head/director of the French side Department of Communication Nathalie Longato gave a short presentation and shared an overview of the work and responsibilities Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 27th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 28th February 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Cloudy, occasionally breezy and slightly hazy. Light rain is likely.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Cloudy, occasionally breezy and slightly hazy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 28C / 82F              Forecast Low: 23C / 73FSunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:32 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will support occasionally breezy conditions across the area Read more

Only 11% In Group 5 Master Problem-Solving And 2% At Public Schools, Assessment Shows

Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs.

~0% mastery at 4 schools~

PHILIPSBURG--Findings from the National Assessment Report: Early Literacy and Numeracy for the Group 5 cohort 2024/2025 revealed that a majority of pupils are struggling to achieve proficiency in mathematics problem-solving.

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Minister Presents Medical Education Accreditation Framework To Parliament

American University of Caribbean (AUC) School of Medicine Facilities.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs on Thursday presented the framework for regulating medical education on St Maarten to Parliaments ECYS Committee.

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 26th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 27th February 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Cloudy, breezy and slightly hazy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:32 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain occasionally breezy conditions and generate showers across the area Read more

York Calls For Sargassum Taskforce Ahead Of Expected Seaweed Season

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance Member of Parliament Darryl York is calling for the urgent establishment of a national sargassum response taskforce and greater government accountability as St. Maarten braces for what scientists warn could Read more

77% Of Vehicle Stickers Still Not Paid, One Day Before Deadline

The 2026 motor vehicle sticker.

POND ISLAND--With just one day to go before the February 27 deadline to pay the 2026 motor vehicle tax, a whopping 77 per cent of motorists still have not paid.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 25th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 26th February 2026

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2:00PM THURSDAY, 26TH FEBRUARY 2026

WEATHER: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with light haze. Isolated showers are likely.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:17 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:33 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph and possible higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS: Stable weather conditions and gentle to moderate winds will persist Read more

Ecys Minister Calls For Cultural Shift To Break Silos In Governmen

ECYS Minister Melissa Gumbs

PHILIPSBURG--Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Minister Melissa Gumbs would like to see a cultural shift within government to break down siloe Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 24th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 25th February 2026 WEATHER:Today: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with isolated showers possible.Wednesday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy, slightly hazy and breezy with isolated showers possible. Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F Sunset Today: 6:17 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:34 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East southeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph. SYNOPSIS: Stable weather conditions and gentle to moderate winds will persist Read more

Casinos Do Not Pay Turnover Tax, Finance Minister Wants Review, 2 More Casinos Likely

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs says casinos currently do not pay turnover tax (TOT) and she believes this must change, while indicating that she is aware of possibly one or two additional casinos in the pipeline.

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Clem Labega Parking To Be Automated, Old Post Office Site A Possibility For Paid Parking

The parking lot at the Clem Labega Square.

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs on Monday disclosed plans to fully automate the Clem Labega parking lot and said the site of the old Post Office could be used for future parking collection.

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DATE ISSUED: Monday 23rd February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 24th February 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:17 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:34 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Increased instability will account for isolated showers particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more