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Minister Arrindell Expressed Strong Appreciation For AugustyS Dedication And Contributions To Researching And Preserving Sint MaartenS History

THE NETHERLANDS (THE HAGUE) Her Excellency Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell met with young Sint Maarten historian Jean-Marc Augusty during his recent research visit to the Netherlands in November.

Augusty conducted historical research at Leiden University in The Hague, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW), with additional sponsorship from the Plantz family, enabling him to extend his stay in the Netherlands for further research.

During his visit, Augusty consulted historical materials at the Nationaal Archief (National Archives) and the University of Amsterdam, including rare maps of Sint Maarten Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 27 November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 28 November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              
Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 12 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Patches of moisture moving across the local region by easterly winds will produce periods of cloudiness and brief showers Read more

Commodore Suites Announces Partnership With Surestay Collection By Best Western

Champagne toast to the new partnership. From left: SureStay Collection by Best Western Brand Manager Jeffrey Nolan, Commodore Suites Director Doug Tannehill, Commodore Suites Commercial Director May Li, Roque Hellebrand, TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, and Commodore Suites Director Ralph Hellebrand. (Robert Luckock photo)Read more

ONealS Dispossession Verdict Is Largely Confirmed On Appeal

 PHILIPSBURG--The Joint Court of Justice has mostly confirmed the lower courts criminal dispossession verdict against businessman ONeal Arrindell, who is currently serving a 40-month sentence at the Point Blanche prison.Arrindell has been irrevocably convicted in the so-called Emerald investigation, where he was found guilty of defrauding St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies between July 2012 and June 2014.The fraud involved forged documents pertaining to mobilisation cost and general conditions charged to the port for dredging work done by contractor Devcon TCI Ltd.Arrindell received roughly US $2.7 million in consultancy fees through this arrangement, and later used a sum of $370,000 to bribe then-Member of Parliament (MP) and Emerald co-defendant Frans Richardson.In January 2023, the Court of First Instance ordered Arrindell to repay $2.33 million to the St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 27 November 2025

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

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

Sunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:25 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:    This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS:    A somewhat stable atmosphere will maintain mostly fair weather conditions with brisky winds Read more

Public Concerns Reflected In Updated Mental Health Care Center Plans

An artist's impression of the design of the new Mental Health Care Center.

ST. JOHNS--Residents concerns about privacy, accessibility, safety, and construction impacts have been incorporated into the updated design and plans of the new Mental Health Care Center, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug announced during a public session at St Read more

Public-Private Partnerships Drive Road Renewal And Utility Projects

VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs (left) on Billy Folly Road and (right) Minister Gumbs and VROMI staff at the intersection of A.T. Illidge Road and Gibbs Drive.

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI has announced progress on two key initiatives: the Utility Infrastructure Pro Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 25 November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 26 November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              
Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:25 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Generally fair weather will prevail Read more

Focus On Shared Public Health Challenges In The Kingdom, Inter-Country Cooperation

From left to right: VSA Minister Richinel Brug, State Secretary Judith Tielen, Minister Mervin WyattRas of Aruba and Minister Roderick Middelhof of Curaao.

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministers of Public Health of Aruba, Curaao, and St. Maarten met on Thursday, November 20, on St. Maarten together with the State Secretary of the Netherlands Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport for the Four-Country Public Health Consultation Read more

Sarah Calls For Global Action On Gender Equality At Conf. In Ghana

President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams

ACCRA--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams urged world leaders to accelerate efforts to achieve gender equa Read more

Kpcn Welcomes New Group Of Police Officers

CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS – Last Friday, November 21st, the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) awarded diplomas to 18 cadet officers in the presence of family, friends, and partners. This cohort is special because it is the very first group within the force to graduate at the MBO-4 level.

The ceremony opened with speeches by the education coordinator of the KPCN, mr. Rouel Pinedo and the Head of the International Department of the Police Academy, Mr Read more

Fire Brigade Responds To Industrial Building Fire

Firefighters extinguished a warehouse building fire near the Cul-de-Sac roundabout early Monday morning. Story on page . (Photo: Sapeurs Pompiers)

HOPE ESTATE--The Fire Brigade responded to a call at 3:00am Monday for a fire at an industrial building near the Cul-de-Sac roundabout. Two fire engines and an ambulance, and 11 firefighters and chief of the brigade were dispatched to the scene Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 24th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 25th November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:24 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain stable conditions across the local region Read more

Arrindell Attends Extraordinary Dutch Parliament Session On Wwii Anniversary

From left: D66 Party Leader Rob Jetten, St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, Aruba Minister Plenipotentiary Shanda John and Curaao Minister Plenipotentiary Carlson Manuel.

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Pjia Opens New Fbo To Cater To Private Aviation

The official ribbon cutting of SXM Airports brand-new FBO facility. Holding the scissors are Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transport Grisha Heyliger-Marten (centre) and PJIAE CEO Michael Cleaver (second from right), with Governor of St. Maarten Ajamu Baly as witness (second from left).

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DATE ISSUED: Friday, 21 November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 22 November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:22 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: The distance of the Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain light to gentle winds across the region Read more

Brug Announces New Hourly Minimum Wage

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug has announced that the hourly minimum wage will increase to XCG 10.93 effective January 1, 2026.

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 20 November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 21 November 2025HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELEDWEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:22 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Despite a relatively stable atmosphere, shallow pockets of moisture may cause brief localized showers as they move across the region Read more

St. Maarten Residents Encouraged To Join Remaining Financial Literacy Month Sessions

Philipsburg, St. Maarten The Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, thanks the public for their enthusiastic participation in Financial Literacy Month. The sessions held so far have been well attended, highlighting the communitys strong interest in gaining financial knowledge.

The Ministry invites residents to register for the remaining sessions:

Nov 19 Understanding Your Pension | APS

Nov 20 Understanding Your Income Tax Assessment | Emauro Schoop

Nov 25 Taxation on Real Estate Income | Stephan van Riemen

Nov 26 Financially Strong St Read more

Minister Brug Announces Return Of In-Person Service For Seniors At Szv

Minister of VSA Richinel Brug

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA, Richinel Brug, is pleased to announce that the Social & Health Insurance company SZV has agreed to reopen its doors to provide in-person services for seniors beginning January 2026.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 20 November 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL12:00PM THURSDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a brief shower possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively drier and more stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region Read more

Curacao Holds On For Nervy Draw To Qualify For Its First Ever World Cup

KINGSTON--Haiti defied the odds to book a place at next year's World Cup on Tuesday and they will be joined by both Panama and Curacao, who became the smallest country to ever win a berth at the finals.

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Court Rejects Mp Ardwell IrionS Request To Suspend Enforcement Of Defamation Ruling

PHILIPSBURGThe Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaao, St. Maarten, and of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba has rejected a request by Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion to suspend enforcement of a lower court ruling ordering him to publish a rectification for statements made about attorney Jairo Bloem. The decision was delivered on Tuesday Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 18th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 19th November 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 16 mph Read more