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Source: The Daily Herald
28 Jan 2025 11:36 PM

Pm Recognises Hong Kong Bar & RestaurantS 50 Years In Country

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina presenting the commemorative plaque to to the restaurant owners.

 

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina presented a commemorative plaque to the management and staff of Hong Kong Bar & Restaurant in recognition of its 50th anniversary of operations in St Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
USP
UPP
ND
UD
ECE
Source: The Daily Herald
21 Jan 2025 12:10 AM

Tackling: Allowing Heavily Tinted Vehicles Poses Risks That Outweigh Potential Benefit

A heavily tinted vehicle.

 

~ Experience support regulating excessive tint ~

PHILIPSBURG--Justice Minister Natalie Tackling made her position on allowing heavily tinted vehicles clear when asked about the matter during the parliamentary debate on the 2025 budget last week. She said allowing heavily tinted vehicles poses unnecessary risks that far outweigh any potential benefit.

The minister said while statistics provide valuable insights, practical enforcement experience and the precautionary principle strongly support regulating excessive tint as a measure to enhance public safety and road security.

Heavily tinted vehicles reduce driver visibility, particularly at night, increasing the likelihood of accidents and also obstruct visibility for other road users, creating further hazards on the road, the minister noted.

While only a minority of tinted vehicles may be used in crimes, the concealment they provide facilitates illegal activities such as transporting contraband or evading recognition after a crime, necessitating proactive regulation to minimize these risks, the Minister told Parliament.

She was at the time responding to questions from National Alliance (NA) Members of Parliament (MPs) Ardwell Irion and Egbert Doran who asked what data is being used to indicate that tint on vehicles will be dangerous Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
ECE
Source: The Daily Herald
08 Jan 2025 11:17 PM

Govt. Receives Naf. 75.6M Loan From Dutch To Buy New Generators For Gebe

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.

  ~ No stringent conditions ~

PHILIPSBURG--The government of St. Maarten has received a 75.6 million Netherlands Antillean guilder loan from the Dutch government to help purchase new generators for utilities company GEBE.

The generators are part of governments long-term plans to further stabilise the energy crisis that faced the country last year Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
08 Jan 2025 12:02 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 8th January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 9th January 2025WEATHER:    This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Light rain-showers are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low:  25C / 77F  Sunset Today: 5:53 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M Read more

Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
03 Jan 2025 12:13 PM
DATE ISSUED: Friday 3rd January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 4th January 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73FSunset Today: 5:50 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 4 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A trough is influencing conditions across the area this forecast period Read more

Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
02 Jan 2025 12:06 PM
DATE ISSUED: Thursday 2nd January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd January 2025WEATHER:    This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy.Tonight, through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low: 24C / 75F  Sunset Today: 5:49 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M Read more

Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
ECE
Source: The Daily Herald
27 Dec 2024 12:20 PM
DATE ISSUED: Friday 27th December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 28th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Variably cloudy with brief and localized showers.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:46 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 12 mph becoming variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system is the dominant feature today, maintaining a light to gentle breeze while limiting significant precipitation Read more

Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
13 Dec 2024 10:37 AM

Collectivit Signs Agreement With Cerema For Planning And Support

Site visit at former Le Beach Hotel, Marigot, with CEREMA and Collectivit officials.

MARIGOT--Collectivit President Louis Mussington and National Director of CEREMA, Pascal Bertaud, signed a framework agreement on Monday relating to regional planning and support that CEREMA will bring to several projects.

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Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
ECE
Source: The Daily Herald
09 Dec 2024 12:19 PM
DATE ISSUED: Monday 9th December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 10th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Brief, isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F                Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:33 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Expect fair to partly conditions this forecast period, as a relatively stable air mass will remain over the area and suppress precipitation.Seas will remain slight to moderate during the next few days.STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate       WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feetSPECIAL FEATURE: None.OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy Read more

Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
Source: The Daily Herald
05 Dec 2024 12:18 AM

Mp Lacroes Slams Mercelina Over 'Silence' On Govt. Building Mould

PHILIPSBURG--United People's Party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes has launched what he referred to as a scathing critique of what he says is Prime Minister Dr. Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
Source: The Daily Herald
04 Dec 2024 12:04 AM

Government, Unicef Jointly Launch Positive Parenting Support Program

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (above, back row, third right), Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sports Melissa Gumbs (above, centre right), Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams (above, back row, centre right), several government officials and civil servants, programme stakeholders, community leaders and parenting advocates came together on Friday in support of the Positive Parenting Support Program Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
HOPE
HOPE
ND
Source: The Daily Herald
02 Dec 2024 10:08 AM

Plenipotentiary Minister Arrindell Opens Job Fair

Plenipotentiary Minister Gracita Arrindell delivering the opening address on November 28.

 THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell on Thursday last opened the Working in the Caribbean 2024 job fair aimed at showcasing St Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
29 Nov 2024 01:59 PM

Claret Connor delivering his address.

CAY HILL--St. Maarten Small Properties Association (SMSPA) hosted a membership mixer at LEsperance Hotel in Cay Hill on Wednesday, November 20.

Under the theme Power in Unity the event emphasised the importance of collaboration among small property owners and showcased strategies for growth and sustainability in the local tourism industry.

The highlight of the evening was a keynote address delivered by National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) Director Claret Connor, who provided actionable suggestions aimed at strengthening the associations collective impact Read more


Candidates in this article:
GS
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
ECE
Source: The Daily Herald
29 Nov 2024 01:50 PM

Lions Club To Host Its Annual Christmas Bingo Spectacular

Lion Wally Havertong calling the bingo balls at last years Lions-held Christmas Bingo.

 PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Lions Club is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Annual Lion Wally Havertong Christmas Bingo Spectacular. This years event will take place on Saturday, December 14, at the Aleeze Convention Center in Madame Estate. Doors open at 7:00pm, with the bingo games starting promptly at 8:00pm.

Lion Ketty Paines, Fundraising Chairperson for Sint Maarten Lions Club, confirmed that preparations are in their final stages Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
HOPE
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
15 Nov 2024 12:09 AM

Beatrix Spots Birds, Visits Mullet Pond And Little Key

Princess Beatrix witnesses the signing of a letter of intent by VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs and Nature Foundation Director Leslie Hickerson to establish legislation that would designate Little Key Island as a protected area. Afterwards, attendees raised their glasses to commemorate the occasion.

 

~ Letter of intent for terrestrial protection signed ~

PHILIPSBURG--On the second day of her official visit, Princess Beatrix visited the Great Salt Pond Birding Platform and explored Simpson Bay, Mullet Pond and Little Key on a boat, highlighting the importance of environmental awareness and coastal protection.

The princess kicked off the second day of her official visit as patroness of the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) at the Great Salt Pond Birding Platform, where she spotted birds with Cornelis Binkie van Es, avid birding guide and Chairman of St Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
ECE
Source: The Daily Herald
13 Nov 2024 12:01 AM

French Ambassador At Celebration Of St. Maarten Day In The Hague

St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell (centre) flanked by Ambassador of Germany Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut (left) and Ambassador of France Franois Alabrune.

 

THE HAGUE--St. Maarten/St. Martin Day was celebrated in the Netherlands on Monday with a reception at the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of St Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
30 Oct 2024 12:13 PM
 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 30th October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 31st October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: Increased instability due to an upper level trough will cause isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms Read more

Candidates in this article:
GS
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
ECE
Source: The Daily Herald
07 Oct 2024 12:25 PM

Night time view of Dock Maarten filled with mega yachts. (Edward Penagos photo)

By Robert Luckock

PHILIPSBURG--The construction of Dock Maarten in Great Bay is nothing new. Its evolvement has been progressing steadily in different phases over the years, mostly unseen from the general public. While not fully completed in other areas on shore, the marina itself has now reached its zenith, poised to welcome to its newest slips some of the largest mega-yachts in the world for the 2024/25 season.

As of this writing, the marina is fully booked Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
ECE
Source: The Daily Herald
01 Oct 2024 03:17 PM

Energynautics: Solar Panels Key To St. MaartenS Energy Future, But Diesel Generators Needed First

NV GEBE Temporary Manager Troy Washington (left) receives the Energynautics report from National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) head Claret Connor.

 PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE has received a comprehensive report from Energynautics GmbH, an energy consultancy firm, detailing key recommendations to improve the utility companys energy i Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
Source: The Daily Herald
27 Sep 2024 08:33 AM

Lacroes Questions Pm On Health Risk For Civil Servants Working In Mould-Infested Govt. Bldg.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples Party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes has expressed concern regarding what he said is the health and safety of civil servants working at the Government Administration Building.

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Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
Source: The Daily Herald
23 Sep 2024 11:13 AM

Mp Ottley Urges Minister To Move Vendors To Clem Labega Parking Lot

The tent in the distance is the temporary home of the Philipsburg Marketplace vendors.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples Party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley is urging Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
Source: The Daily Herald
21 Sep 2024 03:46 PM

Power Outages Disrupt Travelers At Princess Juliana Airport Once Again

Passengers at Princess Juliana International Airport are faced with delays due to a power outage on Saturday.

 

PHILIPSBURGOn Saturday, Princess Juliana International Airport was once again plunged into darkness, leaving travelers stranded and frustrated. This recurring issue raises serious questions about the reliability of our electrical supply and the maintenance of the airports infrastructure, said Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley Read more


Candidates in this article:
GS
DP
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
NOW
Source: The Daily Herald
11 Sep 2024 12:31 AM

Governor Outlines Govt.S Plans At Opening New Parliamentary Year

Members of Parliament during the session.

 ~ Robust post pandemic recovery ~

PHILIPSBURG--The establishment of a sustainable solid waste management system; the restructuring and redesign of the tax system and stimulating the agricultural sector are amongst the list of the policies to be pursued by government in the new term (see related stories).

Governor Ajamu Baly outlined the plans during his remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2024-2025 parliamentary year on Tuesday Read more


Candidates in this article:
NA
SPA
UPP
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
10 Sep 2024 12:37 PM
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 10th September 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 11th September 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Variably cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers. There is a low chance of thunder.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 15 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moist and unstable conditions continue, as a mid- to upper-level trough accounts for periodic showers, and thunderstorms today Read more

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