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DATE ISSUED: Friday, 6 February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 7 February 2026

WEATHER:   This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:10 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:    This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southerly to westerly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 9 mph, becoming lighter at times.

SYNOPSIS:    Although generally fair-weather conditions will persist, the chance of brief showers remains for today Read more

Pond Island Residents Approached Nrpb For Payout, But No Compensation Applies

PHILIPSBURG--VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs said some individuals affected by the Pond Island demolitions had approached the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) seeking compensation, but stressed that no payout applies, as the bureau is not involved and the land is not part of the EDMP landfill project.

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 5th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 6th February 2026WEATHER:This afternoon: Generally cloudy with scattered showers.Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High:29C / 84F        Forecast Low: 25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:09 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:44 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to southeasterly, with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability trailing a low level trough will account for showers across the region Read more

Pm: Agreements With Fire Dept. Must Follow Legal Framework

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said on Wednesday that government is committed to resolving long-standing issues with the Fire Department, but stressed that all agreements must operate within the legal framework.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 4th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 5th February 2026  WEATHER:  This afternoon  through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers. Forecast High:29C / 84F            Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:09 P.M.                              Sunrise Tomorrow:6:44 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 11 mph. SYNOPSIS:   An approaching low level trough and moisture associated with a recent frontal boundary, will cause showers across the region, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 4th February 2026 THE HIGH SURF AND SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM WEATHER:This afternoon through tonight: Overcast with intermittent rain-showers.Wednesday morning through midday: Variably cloudy isolated showers.Forecast High: 27C / 82F               Forecast Low:  22C / 72FSunset Today: 6:08 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Variable to northeast, with a variable to gentle breeze, from 2 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A frontal boundary is affecting the island Read more

Trinidad Puts On A Show Of All Shows To Welcome WinairS Inaugural Flight

Trinidads Minister of Transport & Civil Aviation, Eli Zakour (left) presents a painting of seven iconic buildings in Trinidad & Tobago, to WINAIR CEO Hans van de Velde. (Robert Luckock photo)

AIRPORT--Cultural dancers, Soca music, Trinidadian delicacies and hospitality, water cannon salutes at both destinations; all the ingredients for the warmest of welcomes greeted nationa Read more

Resilience Alone Is No Longer Enough, Grisha Says At Economic Consultation

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten on Monday opened the Strategic Economic Stakeholders Consultation by declaring that St. Maarten must move beyond survival and deliberately design a future focused on sustainable growth, fiscal reform, and coordinated Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 2nd February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd February 2026 A HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 6PM TODAY  WEATHER:  This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy and slightly hazy.Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers. Forecast High:29C / 84F                        Forecast Low: 24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:08 P.M.                              Sunrise Tomorrow:6:45 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: Today through Tuesday midday: South-southeasterly, with a gentle to variable breeze, from 12 to 2 mph. SYNOPSIS:   An approaching frontal boundary is affecting the island Read more

Official Inauguration Of Wataki Clinic Takes Place In Concordia

Prfet Cyrille Le Vly (left), President Louis Mussington (centre) and Dr. Pierre Sainte-Luce (right) take part in the ribbon cutting. (Robert Luckock photo).

MARIGOT--Dignitaries from Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Saint Barthlemey, Anguilla and Guadeloupe attended the inauguration of the brand new medical and rehabilitation clinic, Wa Read more

Opposition, Coalition Mp De Weever, Workers, Unions Walk Out Of Parliament

Persons exiting the hall of Parliament during the walkout.

PHILIPSBURG--Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) along with coalition MP Ludmila de Weever, walked out of Parliament on Thursday, bringing the continuation of an urgent meeting on the Fire and Ambulance Departments to a halt due to lack of quorum.

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 30th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 31st January 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:06 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph.SYNOPSIS: Despite a relatively stable atmosphere, increased moisture will enhance the likelihood of showers particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

Mp Lacroes Tables Motion Pressing Pm To Fix Fire Dept. Issues, Report To Parliament In 6 Wks.

MP Francisco Lacroes holds up a copy of The Daily Herald prior to presenting his motion.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples Party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on Wednesday presented a motion sharply criticising Prime Minister Dr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 29th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 30th January 2026THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLEDWEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:05 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeasterly to east southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A weak low level trough may cause isolated showers across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 28th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 29th January 2026

WEATHER:
This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy.
Tonight, through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F       Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

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

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A series of low-level troughs will affect the area Read more

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Of Former Mp Frans Richardson

THE HAGUE/PHILIPSBURG--The Supreme Court of the Netherlands (Hoge Raad) on Tuesday rejected the cassation appeal of former Member of Parliament Frans Richardson to part of the so-called Aquamarine II case verdict, definitively upholding his conviction for participating in government contracts while holding parliamentary oversight respon Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 27th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 28th January 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:04 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 26th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 27th January 2026WEATHER:Today: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers likely.Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:04 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain stable conditions and gentle to moderate winds Read more

Oranje School Celebrates 175 Years With Bell Ringing Ceremony

Education Minister Melissa Gumbs rings the bel

PHILIPSBURG--Oranje School marked its 175th Anniversary on January 21, 2026, with a historic celebration that included a commemorative bell ringing ceremony symbolizing each year of the schools service and educational excellence.

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Mps Roseburg, Jansen-Webster Take Part In Gender Based Violence Conf.

URSM MPs Sjamira Roseburg (left) and Veronica Jansen-Webster (righ Read more

Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Featured In Diplomat Magazine

Featured article in Diplomat Magazine

THE HAGUE--The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of St Maarten was featured in the December 2025 edition of Diplomat Magazine, represented by Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, who appeared in the publications Diplomat VIP section.

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Vromi Continues Demolition On Pond Island

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — Minister Patrice Gumbs of the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) has issued a statement that demolition has commenced and will continue on Soualiga Drive, Pond Island. Occupants of the land were informed in September 2025 that they needed to vacate by December 2025 Read more

Lewis Raises Alarm Over Evictions And Demolitions On Pond Island

MP Lewis stands in front of one of the demolished structures.

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

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 23rd January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 24th January 2026A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:02 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 17 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture and instability will cause cloudy periods and showers across the region Read more