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An Island Of Strong Women

By Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Division Director for the Caribbean

During one of my visits to Sint Maarten, I spoke with a woman who works as a taxi driver. She had once held a job in a hotel that was highly seasonal, leaving her with little or no income during the off-season and few opportunities to increase her earnings. Determined to change her situation, she moved into the transport sector, starting out as a taxi driver. She worked long hours during the high season, saved money, and later rented an additional vehicle and hired another driver Read more

Interscholastic Swim Meets 2026

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Excitement filled the air on Sunday, March 29th, as students, parents, and supporters gathered to witness the annual Caribbean Gems Interscholastic Elementary and High School Swim Meets. The event, organized by Caribbean Gems, Carib Swim Team (CST), and the St. Maarten Aquatic Federation (SMAF), brought together young swimmers from the different schools in a spirited display of talent and sportsmanship.

The morning session kicked off with the elementary school competition, featuring seven participating schools Read more

Mp Lewis Files Motion Of No Confidence Against Vromi Minister Patrice Gumbs

PHILIPSBURG--A motion of no confidence has been submitted in Parliament against Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs, with Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 01 April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 02 April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:26 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:06 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A somewhat stable atmosphere will maintain a light to moderate breeze Read more

Collectivit Renews Partnership With France Travail To Support Employment

Displaying the signed agreements with France Travail directors.

MARIGOT--Collectivit President Louis Mussington and Third Vice President Dominique Louisy welcomed a delegation from France Travail on Monday, March 30, led by the Director General of France Travail, Thibault Guilluy, and Regional Director of France Travail Guadeloupe, St Read more

We Will Not Be Bullied: Govt. Moves To Establish Task Force On Monetary Future

PHILIPSBURG--We will not be rushed. We will not be sidelined. We will not be bullied. This was a clear message from Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs to Parliament on Tuesday.

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 31st March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 1st April 2026 

WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and occasionally breezy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 6:26 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to east northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A high pressure ridge will maintain gentle to moderate winds Read more

El Primer Ministro Dr. Luc Mercelina Expresa Sus Condolencias Por El Fallecimiento Del Expresidente De Surinam, Chandrikapersad Santokhi

Philipsburg, St. Maarten El Honorable Primer Ministro de Sint Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, transmite sus ms sentidas condolencias al Gobierno y al pueblo de Surinam tras el fallecimiento del expresidente Chandrikapersad Santokhi.

El Primer Ministro Mercelina destac que el expresidente Santokhi sirvi a su pas con distincin y se mantuvo fiel a los principios de la gobernanza democrtica y la cooperacin regional.

En nombre del Gobierno y del pueblo de Sint Maarten, extiendo mis ms sinceras condolencias a la familia del expresidente Santokhi, as como al Gobierno y al pueblo de Surinam Read more

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina Expresses Condolences On The Passing Of Former President Of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi

Philipsburg The Honorable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr. Luc Mercelina, conveys his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Suriname following the passing of former President Chandrikapersad Santokhi.

Prime Minister Mercelina noted that former President Santokhi served his country with distinction and remained committed to the principles of democratic governance and regional cooperation.

On behalf of the Government and people of Sint Maarten, I extend sincere condolences to the family of former President Santokhi, as well as to the Government and people of Suriname Read more

El Proyecto De Apoyo Empresarial Del Fondo Fiduciario Completa La Financiacin De Usd$20 Millones Para Las Pymes; Ahora Se Centra En Los Sistemas De Apoyo A Las Pequeas Empresas

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – Desde 2020, el Proyecto de Apoyo Empresarial (ESP) del Fondo Fiduciario ha impulsado a ms de trescientos pequeos negocios de Sint Maarten con prstamos y subvenciones. El proyecto, implementado por la Oficina del Programa Nacional de Recuperacin, se cre para fortalecer la recuperacin y aumentar la resiliencia de las empresas en la isla tras la devastacin causada por el huracn Irma en 2017. Tras la finalizacin de las actividades de financiacin del ESP, el proyecto inicia una nueva fase de apoyo Read more

St. Maarten Strengthens Caribbean Voice At 39Th Parlatino Assembly

MP Sarah Wescot-Williams at the forum.

PANAMA--St. Maarten took a leading role in regional discussions at the 39th Assembly of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament Parlatino, with Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 30th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 31st March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 29C / 84F            Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:08 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph.SYNOPSIS: Despite a relatively stable atmosphere, patches of low level clouds may cause isolated showers Read more

La Ministra Plenipotenciaria Arrindell Se Rene Con El Ser De Sint Maarten Para Analizar Propuestas Polticas Y Recomendaciones

PASES BAJOS (LA HAYA) La Ministra Plenipotenciaria Dra. Gracita Arrindell se reuni con el Consejo Socioeconmico (SER) de Sint Maarten, que realiz una visita de cortesa al Gabinete de la Ministra Plenipotenciaria.

La delegacin del SER estuvo integrada por Harlec Doran (Presidente), Judensy Coffie (Vicepresidenta), Leonie Bryson (Miembro de la Junta Directiva), la Ing Read more

Scdf Trae A Jay Mills De Vuelta A Casa Para El Carnaval Y Una Presentacin Especial En El Festival Juvenil

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten La Fundacin para el Desarrollo del Carnaval de St. Maarten (SCDF) trae a Jay de vuelta a casa! La SCDF ha organizado que el bailarn y coregrafo Jay Mills est en su tierra natal para el Carnaval 2026, donde no solo disfrutar de unos das de Carnaval y de su hogar en general, sino que tambin har una aparicin especial en el Festival Juvenil 2026. Mills, quien ahora reside en Estados Unidos, particip recientemente en el espectculo de medio tiempo del Super Bowl de Bad Bunny, donde represent con orgullo a St Read more

Smmc Alcanza Un Hito En La Construccin De Su Nuevo Hospital

~El amanecer de una nueva era de atencin mdica~

CAY HILL, St. Maarten – El jueves 26 de marzo, St. Maarten (SMMC) celebr que la construccin del Hospital General de St. Maarten (SMGH) alcanzara su punto ms alto.

Se complet la primera seccin del techo, lo que marca un hito trascendental en la construccin del nuevo hospital.

La ceremonia reuni a importantes dignatarios, partes interesadas y personal, incluyendo al Honorable Primer Ministro Dr. Luc Mercelina y su esposa, la ginecloga del SMMC Dra Read more

Lder De Democratic Party: La Estabilidad Debe Guiar Las Conversaciones De La Coalicin

Debemos centrarnos en los asuntos nacionales; no hay tiempo para distracciones.

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – La lder de Democratic Party, la Parlamentaria Sarah Wescot, confirm que los lderes de los partidos de la coalicin se reunirn para analizar la situacin poltica actual, en particular la que involucra a los miembros del Consejo de Ministros.

La lder del DP indic que Democratic Party abordar estas conversaciones priorizando la estabilidad y la continuidad de la gobernanza.

Seal que Sint Maarten enfrenta una serie de desafos apremiantes que requieren la plena atencin del gobierno Read more

Xoey Fitzpatrick Aventurin Captivates Audience With Talent, Culture, Wins Junior Carnival Crown

2026 Junior Carnival Queen Xanisha Xoey Fitzpatrick Aventurin (second left) flanked by second runner up YSheyda Madramootoo (left), MP Sjamira Roseburg (third left), first runner-up Kayla Fontenelle (fourth left) and Kyrie Fleming, who placed third (right).

MADAME ESTATE--The St. Maarten Junior Carnival Pageant 2026 reached a thrilling climax on Saturday, March 28, asXanisha Xoey Fitzpatrick Aventurin was crowned Junior Carnival Queen, earning 845 points and standing out in a field of talented young contestants at the Aleeze Convention Center.

The packed audience witnessed a showcase of creativity, culture, and youthful excellence, as Xoeys performances left a lasting impression on judges and spectators alike.

The competition concluded with Xoey winning the crown as well as Miss Amity, Miss Popularity, Best Speech, Best Talent and Best Carnival Costume Read more

El Parlamentario Lewis Toma Conocimiento Del Veredicto Emitido

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten El MP Lyndon Lewis, lder de Nation, Opportunity, Wealth (NOW), ha tomado nota del reciente veredicto en el caso penal conocido como Jasmine, cuyo principal sospechoso es el exministro de Vivienda Pblica, Planificacin Territorial, Medio Ambiente e Infraestructura (VROMI) y lder del partido NOW, Christophe Emmanuel, quien fue declarado culpable de mltiples cargos y condenado a 29 meses de prisin.

A raz del reciente veredicto judicial, el Parlamentario Lewis se ha puesto en contacto con el lder de su partido, la junta directiva y sus compaeros candidatos para debatir el futuro del partido poltico Read more

Sint Maarten Fortalece La Voz Del Caribe En La 39. Asamblea Del Parlatino

Panam La Presidente del Parlamento Sarah A. Wescot-Williams represent a Sint Maarten en la 39. Asamblea del Parlamento Latinoamericano y del Caribe (Parlatino), donde lderes regionales se reunieron bajo el lema: Por la sostenibilidad de Amrica Latina y el Caribe en un mundo cambiante.

Durante la Asamblea, un hecho significativo fue la aprobacin por parte de la Junta Directiva de una propuesta para establecer una comisin interina centrada en la regin caribea del Parlatino Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 27th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 28th March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:10 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and weak instability will account for brief isolated showers across the region Read more

Visita Oficial Al Mecys De La Delegacin De Tres Islas Para La Seguridad Escolar

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten La Divisin de Servicios de Apoyo Estudiantil (SSSD) recibi recientemente a una delegacin de diez profesionales de la seguridad escolar de Antigua y Barbuda, Anguila y St. Lucia.

Durante su visita de una semana, la delegacin realiz una visita de cortesa a la Honorable Ministra de Educacin, Cultura, Juventud y Deportes, la Sra. Melissa Gumbs, as como a la Secretaria General Interina, la Sra Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 26 March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 27 March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Although fair-weather conditions will prevail, shallow patches of moisture may produce a brief shower at times Read more

Air France Names A320 Aircraft After Grand Case

Air France aircraft named Grand Case.

MARIGOT--Collectivit First Vice-President Alain Richardson had the pleasure of welcoming the Regional Director of Air France - KLM, Lionel Rault, accompanied by the Air France - KLM Station Manager at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), Alcide Richardson, on Wednesday, March 25.

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El Primer Ministro Presenta Un Dictamen Jurdico Sobre El Papel Constitucional Del Gobernador Al Consejo De Ministros, Al Gobernador Y Al Parlamento

Philipsburg, St. Maarten El Honorable Primer Ministro, Dr. Luc Mercelina, ha presentado formalmente un dictamen jurdico sobre el papel constitucional del Gobernador de Sint Maarten al Consejo de Ministros. En aras de la transparencia, el dictamen tambin se ha compartido con Su Excelencia el Gobernador y los Honorables Miembros del Parlamento.

El dictamen, elaborado por el experto constitucional Prof Read more