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Chris Believes Report Recommending Return Of Unused Per Diem Biased

MP Christophe Emmanuel

PHILIPSBURG--Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanuel says the General Audit Chamber report which recommended that ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) return unused per diem (daily allowance) is biased.

Dont just paint the Parliament and the ministers as the bad crop when everything we do concerning government monies is regulated, said Emmanuel.

He made the remarks during an interview with Lady Grace on PJD2 radio on Thursday Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 29 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 1 March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:31 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Generally fair weather conditions will prevail across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 28th February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 29th February 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and a few brief showers.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:31 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Lingering moisture and instability will cause a few isolated showers across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 27 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 28 February 2024

SAHARAN DUST REMAINS ACROSS THE REGION

WEATHER:

This afternoon: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers.

Tonight through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:32 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 13 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Moisture and instability associated with a frontal system will cause isolated showers during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 26th February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 27th February 2024

PLUME OF SAHARAN DUST PERSISTS

WEATHER:

This afternoon and evening: Hazy with isolated showers.

Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy. Isolated showers are likely.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:33 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Tuesday midday: East to northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 10 mph; becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A plume of Saharan dust is affecting the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 23 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 24 February 2024

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:17 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:35 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

The atmosphere will remain stable today with limited shower activity and light winds Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 22nd February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd February 2024

WEATHER:    

This afternoon: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:16 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:35 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: West northwesterly to northerly with a light to moderate breeze of 07 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Moisture and instability associated with a trough will account for cloudy periods and isolated showers across the region Read more

Dr. Richardson Presents Caretaker Pm Jacobs With Legal Reference Book

Dr. Linda Richardson (left) presenting her lifes work to caretaker Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs.

PHILIPSBURG--On Monday, Dr. Linda Richardson unveiled her latest literary contribution, Trilingual Terminology in Criminal Proceedings, to caretaker Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 20TH February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 21ST February 2024

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:15 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to Easterly with a generally moderate breeze of 8 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A dominant Atlantic high-pressure system continues to generate gentle winds and limits precipitation Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 19TH February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 20TH February 2024

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Brief overnight showers are possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 6:15 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A dominant Atlantic high-pressure system continues to generate gentle winds and maintain stable conditions across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 16TH February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 17TH February 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT...

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a light shower possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:14 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:39 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 11 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high pressure ridge will maintain mostly light winds across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 15 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 16 February 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Friday midday: Mainly fair.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:39 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 09 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

A relatively stable atmosphere with low moisture levels will restrict precipitation across the region during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 14th February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 15th February 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT...

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 10 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure system maintains stable conditions, and gentle winds across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 14th February 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT...

WEATHER:    

Today through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy. Brief isolated showers are possible.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Wednesday midday: East to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 13 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure system maintains stable conditions, and gentle winds across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 12 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 13 February 2024

SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT
FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:12 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 6 to 10 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Fair weather conditions will prevail across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 09 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 10 February 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:11 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:42 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northerly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A drier and more stable air mass is gradually settling over the region as a recent frontal boundary moves further away Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 8th February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 9th February 2024

A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM TODAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT...

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through evening: Overcast with widespread rain. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.

Tonight: Cloudy to partly cloudy with light rain, becoming settled by dawn.

Friday morning through midday: Partly cloudy Read more

Unops Looking For Suppliers For Construction Of New Prison Facility

The Point Blanche prison (File photo)

PHILIPSBURG--Following the publication of an ad from United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) inviting companies to register for a February 16 workshop regarding a new prison facility in Point Blanche, Minister of Justice Anna Richardson announced on Wednesd Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 7th February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 8th February 2024

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT

WEATHER:
This afternoon: Cloudy to overcast with isolated showers and likely thunderstorms.
This evening through Thursday midday: Overcast with widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F       Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:10 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Thursday midday: Southerly with a gentle to moderate to fresh breeze of 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS:
A frontal boundary is affecting the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 07 February 2024

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with increasing showers.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F              

Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:09 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Southerly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS: 

Increasing moisture and instability associated with an approaching cold front will cause unsettled weather, such as cloudy skies, isolated showers, and elevated winds and seas.

Hazardous sea conditions also associated with this frontal boundary will affect regional waters through the remainder of the week Read more

Governor Baly Appoints Formateur Mercelina

HARBOUR VIEW, Sint Maarten Considering the results of the January 11, 2024 elections, the information received following the informateur consultations, His Excellency Governor Ajamu G. Baly, LL.M. has requested the leader of the URSM, Mr. Luc Mercelina, to take into consideration an assignment as Formateur Read more

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Windward Islands Teachers Union (Witu) Launches Comprehensive Policy Handbook For Members

Philipsburg – The Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) proudly announces the release of its groundbreaking Policy Handbook, aimed at fortifying and streamlining operations for its esteemed members. This comprehensive handbook addresses vital areas including Communication Procedures, Membership Dues Payment Policy and Procedure, Membership Withdrawal Policy and Procedure, Legal Support, Reporting a Complaint, Frequency of General Meetings, and Board Meetings.

Under the leadership of President Stuart Johnson, the WITU remains committed to advocating for the rights and welfare of educators in St Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, 05 February 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 06 February 2024

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly breezy with brief isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F              

Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:09 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: South-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16, and possible higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS: 

A combination of moisture, instability, and warm southerly winds may cause a few isolated showers across the local area Read more

2024 Motor Vehicle Qr Code Stickers Ready For Pickup As Of Today Feb. 5

A screen grab from an ad that has been running on social media urging motorists to pay their motor vehicle tax online and collect their QR code stickers at the Receivers Office.

~ Only M and P plates can be collected this week ~

PHILIPSBURG--The 2024 Motor Vehicle QR Code stickers will be ready for distribution to motorists who have paid their 2024 motor vehicle tax as of today Monday, February 5.

Motorists can pick up their stickers at the Receivers Office, with what the Ministry of Finance said in a press release will be a structured process to avoid last-minute rushes before the payment deadline on February 29.

The distribution will occur in two stages Read more