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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 31st July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 1st August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: An increase in both moisture levels and wind speeds will support isolated showers and breezy conditions Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 28, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 29, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy, becoming slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east-southeast with light to moderate breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A drier airmass moving into the region will suppress significant rainfall Read more

Vital, Vulnerable And Vanishing: Mangroves Are Declining Rapidly

Bird-watching cabin at Little Bay Pond, which is surrounded by mangroves. This natural habitat is under threat from upcoming development, including a restaurant and entertainment venue built into the pond and walkways cutting through the remaining mangroves.

PHILIPSBURG--With World Mangrove Day this past Saturday, July 26, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) is sounding the alarm: mangrovesnatures coastal guardiansare under serious threat across the region.

Found only on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaao, and St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 25th July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 26th July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relative low moisture levels and weak instability will support stable weather conditions today Read more

Mp Lacroes: Lng In Shipping Is Critical For Our Economy, Health

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes of the United Peoples (UP) party is calling for greater public understanding and support for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the shipping industry, saying it offers a crucial opportunity for St. Maarten to improve air quality, protect public health, and modernise its ec Read more

Empowering Parents: New Training Series Equips Families Navigating Special Needs

The training was designed to help families better understand their children's unique needs while also addressing their own mental and emotional well-being.

PHILIPSBURG--To enhance support for families raising children with special needs, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Richinel Brug has partnered with The Spectrum Support Box to launch a four-week parent training series titled Inclusive Solutions for Diverse Needs.

Led by facilitators Alisha Brookes and Lucien York, the training series provided parents with practical strategies, emotional support and a safe, welcoming space to learn and share Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 8th July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 9th July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Variably cloudy, slightly hazy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:43 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to Easterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain a moderate breeze, and support brisk showers across the area today Read more

Kadaster St. Maarten Now Officially Gis Ready

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten Kadaster St. Maarten is now officially GIS Ready, following the deployment of its in-house Geographic Information System (GIS) platform. This milestone reinforces Kadasters commitment to digital transformation, improved service delivery, and spatially enabled land administration.

Developed in close collaboration with GIS4C B.V., the new system includes the implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, Drone2Map, and on-premise GIS infrastructure. In addition to the technical setup, GIS4C also provided intensive training to cross-departmental staff, ensuring that the knowledge gained is embedded throughout the organization.

This is a turning point for Kadaster, said Managing Director Benjamin Ortega Read more