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The Cbcs Nominated Candidate

Dear Editor,

On Monday morning, September 29, 2025 I followed the interview that Lady Grace conducted with the nominated candidate for the position of Chairman of the Supervisory Board of The Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), Mr. Jairo Bloem. On the many questions asked by Lady Grace Mr. Bloem answered with an explanation on the nomination process. He also explained how it all started. The clarification was clear and simple. He concluded and stated that the Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, did not break any law as some of the MPs insinuate.

It is very difficult to understand what the hupla of last week in Parliament was all about Read more

Smmc Celebrates World Patient Safety Day

CAY HILL —On Wednesday, September 17th, St. Maarten Medical Center joined the global observance of World Patient Safety Day with a series of lectures and interactive workshops held on its main patio for staff. World Patient Safety Day, an initiative of the World Health Organization, is geared towards raising global awareness about patient safety and promoting actions that minimize harm in healthcare.

This years theme, Safe Care for every Newborn and Child, focuses on safety during neonatal and pediatric care – particularly vital for patients who cannot always advocate for themselves.

The program was organized by the Quality and Safety Department and reflects SMMCs ongoing journey to achieve Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation at the new St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday 12th September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 13th September 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:17 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East to southeast, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system dominates and will maintain light to gentle winds Read more

Rahim Hussein

REWARD--St. Dominic High School says the achievements of its students in the May 2025 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma examination session has surpassed the global average.

This year, 17 candidates registered, including 16 diploma and 1 course candidate, with 138 subject entries this session. Fourteen candidates successfully completed all the requirements to be awarded the IB Diploma after two years in the programme. With an 88% pass rate, the DP candidates of St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, September 03, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) September 04, 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Mostly fair to partly cloudy.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeast to east with a light to gentle breeze, at 5 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A drier and more stable air mass moving through the region is limiting significant rainfall Read more