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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 01 February 2024

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F              

Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:06 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Light and variable winds of 01 to 05 mph, becoming calm at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 31 January 2024

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F              

Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:06 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Light and variable winds of 01 to 05 mph, becoming calm at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A stable atmosphere will limit significant shower activity across the local region Read more

Roxanne Howell Appointed, Sworn In As Secretary General Of Finance

Governor Ajamu Baly (left); newly appointed Secretary General Roxanne Howell (second left); Ernest Howell (third left); Minister of Finance Ardwell Irion (right).

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Finance on Monday announced the appointment and subsequent swearing-in of Roxanne Howell as the new Secretary General of Finance. Howells appoi Read more

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Artist Claudio Arnell Unveils New Artwork For Marigot Cemetery

Claudio Arnell revealed his new photographic artwork Digital Vegetal Wall 2 at a gathering next to the Marigot cemetery on Friday evening. In photo: Claudio Arnell (left) and Second Vice President Bernadette Davis (right) unveiling one of the works of art.  (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Claudio Arnell rev Read more

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VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 30th January 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:05 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS:

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly to southwesterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS:

Light southerly winds in the wake of a weak trough, may trigger isolated showers across the region.

Seas are expected to remain slight to moderate through the next few days.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate      WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 5 feet 

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

FORECASTER: Albert

3-DAY FORECAST

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

 WEATHER

Partly Cloudy,
Isolated Showers Poss.

Fair/Partly Cloudy,
Isolated Showers

Fair/Partly Cloudy,
 Isol Read more

Motoworld Introduces Gac Motor With Exclusive Launch Event

The Motorworld showroom welcomed hundreds of guests on Friday 26th January for the unveiling of GAC Motor, the newest automotive brand to be added under the companys umbrella. During this event, guests were introduced to the rich history of GAC Motor and were given the opportunity to explore the different models while enjoying demonstrations of the special features and options on offer.

Invited guests marveled at the innovative vehicles on display, with employees on hand who readily explained all of the features Read more

Telem Group Announces Workforce Reduction In The Face Of Ongoing Financial Challenges

SINT MAARTEN, Philipsburg – TelEm Group of Companies today announced to employees that the company will be making a significant reduction in the companys workforce effective April 1, 2024.

The official announcement was made to TelEm Group employees in a general meeting at 4:00 pm on Friday, January 26, 2024, by CEO, Mr. Kendall Dupersoy and CFO Mr Read more

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Levenstone New Acting Director Customs Dept.

From left: Acting Director of Customs and Director of Immigration and Border Protection Services Jocelyn Levenstone; Justice Minister Anna Richardson and Secretary General, Florence Marlin.

PHILIPSBURG--Head of the Immigration and Border Protection Services Jocelyn Levenstone has been appointed as the Acting Dir Read more

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Sunday Chat January 28, 2024 Live @ 11:00Am

The post SUNDAY CHAT January 28, 2024 LIVE @ 11:00am appeared first on 721news.com | Sint Maarten News | SXM News.

DATE ISSUED: Friday 26th January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (16:00 LST) 27th January 2024 

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT 

UNTIL 6AM SATURDAY 27th JANUARY 2024 

WEATHER:  

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:03 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 16 to 20 mph, and higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:  

A relatively stable atmosphere will promote mostly fair-weather conditions across the area Read more

New Four-Party Coalition Ursm Dp Pfp Now Speaks Up And Speaks Out

Urges Public to Remain Aware and Be Critical of Agitators

PHILIPSBURG In a joint statement issued Thursday January 25, 2024 evening, the eight MP-elects of the announced 4-party coalition consisting of the URSM, DP, PFP and N.O.W. parties denounced repeated attempts to distract the public from ongoing political discussions.

We remain committed and focused on continuing the formation of this coalition, the statement reads Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 25 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 26 January 2024 

...A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6AM SATURDAY, 27 JANUARY 2024 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief local showers possible. 

Friday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F 

Sunset Today: 6:03 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 20 mph, and higher gusts possible. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A relatively drier atmosphere will limit significant shower activity Read more

Appeals Court Comes Down Harder On Former Mp Richardson In Bribery Case

PHILIPSBURG--The Joint Court of Justice has increased the prison sentence and election ban of former Member of Parliament (MP) Frans Richardson, who was convicted for bribery and abuse of position in the so-called Aquamarine II case.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 24 January 2024 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Thursday morning (06:00 LST) 25 January 2024 

...A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 29C / 84F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F 

Sunset Today: 6:02 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 22 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Moisture associated with a former cold front will account for periods of cloudiness and isolated showers across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 23rd January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 24th January 2024

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT

WEATHER:

This Afternoon through tonight: Fair and breezy.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 6:02 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon, through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 24 mph, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS: 

A strong Atlantic High-Pressure System will maintain fair conditions and a brisk northeasterly wind flow across the area today Read more

Project Announced To Extend Potable Water Production Plant

From left: EEASM Director General Sebastien Gallego, SAUR Antilles Director Nicolas Touzet, President Louis Mussington, EEASM President Raphal Sanchez, and SAUR St. Martin Director Mlissa Nicolas at the press conference. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Water Authority tablissement des Eaux et de lAssainissement de Saint-Martin (EEASM) held a press conference at its headquarters in Hope Estate on Friday to announce an extension to the present drinking water production plant in Galisbay that will be built and commissioned in 2027 to significantly improve capacity.

With a provisional budget of 21 million euros, the aim is to increase daily production from 8,000m3 to around 14,000m3, explained Collectivit president Louis Mussington in his preamble Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, 22 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 23 January 2024

...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICED

WEATHER:    

This Afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:01 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS: 

A strong Atlantic High-Pressure System will dominate weather conditions across the region influencing a brisk northeasterly wind flow.

Seas will gradually deteriorate today and remain above normal for the next several days Read more

Governor Appoints Dr. Nilda Arduin And Drs. Candia Joseph As Informateurs

Harbour View Governor Ajamu Baly requested Dr. Nilda Arduin and Drs. Candia Joseph RO EMIA to accept an assignment as informateurs, as a result of the outcome of the January 11, 2024 elections, the consultations held with the Governor from Friday January 12th to Monday January 15th and the preliminary agreement on political cooperation signed by the 8 elected members of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement, Democratic Party, Party for Progress and Nation Opportunity Wealth.

The Governor requested Dr Read more

Residents Angered By Blocked Beach Access At Anse Des Sables

President Louis Mussington (right) and Albert Blake (second right) look at the fence at Anse des Sables Residences, Sandy Ground, that was partly open on Saturday, as Cdrick Andr (left) talks to inhabitants. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--Inhabitants of Sandy Ground have demanded a fence that has closed off beach acce Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, 19 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 20 January 2024 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 29C / 84F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F 

Sunset Today: 5:59 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 18 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A strong Atlantic high-pressure system will continue to generate brisk winds across the region Read more

Notice To Reclaim Impounded And Confiscated Scooters

The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) wishes to inform the public that, as part of our commitment to ensuring road safety and combating crime, several scooters have been impounded and confiscated in recent operations over the lasts months. The impoundments were a result of non-compliance with technical requirements for public road use or the absence of necessary documentation from riders or lacking the necessary documentation

Some of the scooters are currently held at the police station in Philipsburg, having been confiscations in connection with being reported stolen or involved in criminal activities.

KPSM is appealing to the rightful owners of these scooters to come forward and reclaim their vehicles Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 18 January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 19 January 2024 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 29C / 84F              

Forecast Low: 23C / 73F 

Sunset Today: 5:59 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 12 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Patches of moisture associated with a low-level trough approaching the local region will account for periods of cloudiness and isolated showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 17th January 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (16:00 LST) January 18th, 2024

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT

WEATHER:    

This Afternoon, through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times and breezy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 5:58 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon, through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 12 to 18 mph, with occasional higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS: 

A strong high-pressure system will maintain breezy conditions across the region Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 17, 2024 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible. 

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

Sunset Today: 5:57 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph, and occasional higher gusts. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A tight pressure gradient will account for brisk winds Read more