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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

Minister Brug: 'I Refused To Break The Law, And Now They Want To Remove Me'

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richinel Brug, is expected to appear before Parliament today, Tuesday and tomorrow Wednesday during meetings where a motion of no confidence is expected to be presented against him.

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Mp Lewis Calls Out Govt. Over Treatment Of Local Businesses

MP Lyndon Lewis and Derek Fleming.

PHILIPSBURG--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Monday, 11 May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 12 May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:37 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:41 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 09 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Relatively stable conditions will persist under the influence of a high-pressure system Read more

Nv Gebe Fuel Clause Adjustment May 2026

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflicts in the Middle East have contributed to unpredictable fluctuations in global fuel prices, directly impacting the cost of fuel required to generate electricity in St. Maarten, which is beyond the control of NV GEBE.

As an island that depends heavily on imported fuel for power production, changes in global oil prices can significantly affect operational costs. The fuel clause is therefore adjusted monthly to reflect the actual cost of fuel used to generate electricity.

Consequently, NV GEBE hereby informs the general public that the fuel clause for the month of May 2026 has been adjusted to NAf Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 8th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 9th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:42 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region Read more

Arrindell Attends Dutch Liberation Day And Remembrance Ceremonies

A scene during the National Remembrance Day event.

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell attended the National Commemoration of the 1945 Capitulations and the Freedom Parade in Wageningen on May 5, marking 81 Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 7 May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 8 May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with a brief shower possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:42 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Despite a stable atmosphere, passing pockets of moisture may cause a brief shower across the local region, particularly towards the end of the forecast period Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 6th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 7th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Brief isolated showers are possible.        Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:43 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relative stable atmosphere with low moisture levels will maintain mostly fair weather conditions Read more

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Tuesday 5th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 6th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:43 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, from 8 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Shallow moisture embedded in the southeasterly flow may trigger a few brief showers this afternoon Read more

Brug Calls For Greater Respect For Nurses

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (second left, backrow) with some nurses.

  

CAY HILL--As Nurse Week begins on May 5, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Read more

Air Antilles Demise: We Did Everything We Could To Have Regional Connectivity, Says Mussington

From left:  President Louis Mussington and Vice Presidents Alain Richardson, Michel Petit, and Read more

Court Rejects Crypto Bribery Claims Against Brison, Citing Lack Of Proof

Former MP Rolando Brison, lottery boss Robbie dos Santos and businessman Sunil Gehani have been acquitted of crypto bribery

PHILIPSBURG A central pillar of the prosecutions case against former Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 29th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 30th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Occasionally cloudy with brief isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:33 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeast to east southeast with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moist and instability will support periods of cloudiness and brief isolated showers Read more

Court Hands Former Mp Brison Six Months For Passive Bribery

Former UP Member of Parliament Rolando Brison

~ Dos Santos and Gehani fully acquitted ~

PHILIPSBURG--Former Member of Parliament, representing the United Peoples (UP) party, Rolan Read more

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 28th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 29th April 2026WEATHER:Today: Cloudy with scattered rain-showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Wednesday morning through midday: Occasionally cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:33 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Southeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 4 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A moist and unstable atmosphere will persist and support cloudiness, showers, and a chance of isolated thunderstorms Read more

Brug Joins Ambulance Dept. In J'ouvert Morning Parade

VSA Minister Richinel Brug during the parade.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Richinel Brug, joined the Ambulance Department early Monday Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 24th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC).VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 25th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:31 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East southeasterly to south southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 11 mph.SYNOPSIS: A weak low-level trough may cause isolated showers across the local area Read more

Minister Gumbs Outlines Plan For School Supply Shortages

PHILIPSBURG--A multi-phased plan to address long-standing supply shortages and operational challenges in public schools is now being implemented, ECYS Minister Melissa Gumbs said during the continuation of a meeting of Parliament on Thursday.

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Orco Opens New Drive-Thru Atm, Night Deposit Facility In Cole Bay

St. Maarten Country Manager Judy King (left) and Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs (right) along with an official cutting the ribbon to open the new ATM facility.

COLE BAY--Orco Bank has officially opened a new Drive-Thru ATM and Night Depository facility in Cole Bay, expanding access to banking services with 24-hour availability for bo Read more