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PHILIPSBURG--The St Maarten National Athletics Federation is calling on the community for urgent support to help send a delegation of athletes and officials to represent St. Maarten at the prestigious CARIFTA Games in Grenada April 4 to 6, 2026, with the total cost for the full team estimated at $17,400.

The CARIFTA Games are widely regarded as the Caribbeans premier youth track and field competition and have historically served as a launching pad for some of the regions top international athletes Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 11th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 12th March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Occasionally cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 22C / 72FSunset Today: 6:21 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:23 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 18 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a low level trough will support showers across the area Read more

Defence: Robbie Dos Santos Dragged By The Hair Into Lissabon Investigation

Robbie Dos Santos (Photo courtesy Antilliaans Dagblad).

By Jacqueline Hooftman

PHILIPSBURG--Businessman Robbie Dos Santos was effectively dragged by the hair into the Lissabon investigation, his attorneys Niels van der Laan and Olga Kostrzewski argued in court this week, questioning both the origins of the case against him and the strength of the evidence presented by prosecutors.

On Tuesday, defence lawyer Van der Laan delivered an extensive plea requesting the full acquittal of Dos Santos Read more

Local, Surinamese Prison Guards Sworn In To Strengthen Operations

Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling and Prison Director Steven Carty pose with the sworn in correctional officers.

PHILIPSBURG--A group of local correctional officers and fourteen officers from Suriname were officially sworn in on Friday, in a move the Ministry of Justice says will help strengthen operational capacity at Point Blanche Prison.

During the ceremony, Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling acknowledged that the swearing-in of several local officers had been delayed and offered an apology on behalf of the Ministry for the time it took to complete the process Read more

Up Mp Lacroes Urges Govt To Review Model Law For Marine-Coastal Tourism

MP Francisco Lacroes.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on Wednesday urged the government to examine the Model Law on Sustainable Marine-Coastal Community Tourism when preparing zoning and conservation policies.

He said coastal territories remain undervalued and insufficiently protected in many cases Read more

New Mural Added To Clem Labega Square

Philipsburg – A new mural has been added to the pay station at Clem Labega Square as part of the @ColorMeSXM project by the Be The Change Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of General Affairs. Since 2020, the initiative has introduced more than 24 murals throughout Philipsburg. The new mural was funded by the Mondriaan Fund, which promotes visual arts and cultural heritage in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.

We are excited about the central and highly visible location of this mural and grateful to everyone who supported its completion, said Laura Bijnsdorp, Coordinator of @ColorMeSXM Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 27th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 28th February 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Cloudy, occasionally breezy and slightly hazy. Light rain is likely.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Cloudy, occasionally breezy and slightly hazy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 28C / 82F              Forecast Low: 23C / 73FSunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:32 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will support occasionally breezy conditions across the area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 20th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 21st February 2026 THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS DISCONTINUED WEATHER:This afternoon through Tonight: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.Saturday morning: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:16 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will support stable weather conditions and generate gentle to moderate winds Read more

Women Mps Back Victim Support Services Efforts To Close Legal Gaps For Abuse Survivors

From left: MPs Ludmilla de Weever, Veronica Jansen-Webster, Director of Victims Support Services, Cassandra Richardson, MP Sjamira Roseburg and Chairlady of Parliament, MP 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: 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

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

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 21st January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd January 2026 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Partly cloudy and breezy, with scattered showers.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday midday: Northeast to east, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 18 mph and occasional gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will maintain breezy and gusty conditions and support occasional but brisk trade-wind showers today Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 21st January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd January 2026 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Partly cloudy and breezy, with scattered showers.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday midday: Northeast to east, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 18 mph and occasional gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will maintain breezy and gusty conditions and support occasional but brisk trade-wind showers today Read more

Ministers Back Legal Aid For Patients Under Involuntary Mental Health Care

Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling (left) and VSA Minister Richinel Brug holding the Memorandum of Understanding signed in support of mental health patients rights.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling and Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 16th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 17th January 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:58 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts overnight.SYNOPSIS: A stable and drying atmosphere will restrict daytime showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 15th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 16th January 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Partly cloudy and occasionally breezy with isolated showers.Friday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy and occasionally breezy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:56 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: East-northeast to southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will support stable weather conditions and generate gentle to moderate winds Read more

Clara Reyes Retirement

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Clara Reyes on her retirement as Head of the Department of Culture. She became the Head of the Department in 2018 and concluded her day-to-day duties in December 2025, having utilized accrued vacation leave. Her official retirement takes effect in April 2026. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy, having made an indelible impact not only within the Ministry but on the cultural landscape of the island of Sint Maarten as a whole.

Throughout her many years of dedicated service, Ms Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 22nd December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy.Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:42 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will promote stable weather conditions Read more

Mp Wever Gives Hams, Turkeys, Vouchers To Families For Xmas

Wever Works Initiative Foundation board member Stefania Gumbs, Sally Benjamin (foster home), and MP Christopher Wever.

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Chris Wever marked the 2025 Christmas season with a community food distribution, providing hams, turkeys and grocery vouchers to families to support traditional holiday meal Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 18th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 19th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through evening: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a low-level trough will support periods of cloudiness and showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 18th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 19th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through evening: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a low-level trough will support periods of cloudiness and showers Read more

Teatt Minister Leads Site Visit, Talks To Strengthen Maritime And Yachting Sector

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten during the site visit.

The TEATT Minister during the visit.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has launched a renewed, action-oriented approach to strengthen the maritime and yachting industry, beginning with high-level discussions and a joint site visit to the Simpson Bay Lagoon.

The Minister convened a working session with the Shipping and Maritime Department of TEATT and the Coast Guard, followed by an on-site engagement at the Lagoon Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 17th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 18th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Mostly fair.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Initially fair becoming cloudy with scattered morning showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: Fair weather conditions will continue as relatively dry air moves over the area Read more