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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 19th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 20th May 2026WEATHER:Today: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and light haze.Wednesday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph; higher gusts are likely.SYNOPSIS: Drifting pockets of moisture will support showers across the local area Read more

Update: Mp Ottley Released After Questioning, Second Suspect Remains In Custody

PHILIPSBURG--United People's party  (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley has been released after questioning by the Landsrecherche Sint Maarten in connection with a criminal investigation into an alleged public assault. 

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 15th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 16th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: East to east-southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, ranging from 7 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will support stable weather conditions Read more

Mp Omar Ottley, Second Suspect Arrested In Assault Investigation

PHILIPSBURG--United People's party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley and a second suspect believed to be his brother, was arrested on May 15, 2026, by the National Detectives (Landsrecherche Sint Maarten) in connection with a criminal investigation into an alleged public assault.   The Prosecutor's Office in a press release identified one of the suspects only as a Member of the House Parliament O.O 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