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 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 7th May 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 8th May 2024WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:42 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Wednesday midday: Northeast to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 11 mph.SYNOPSIS: The atmosphere remains moist and slightly unstable today Read more

New Minister Of Finance Marinka Gumbs Addresses Nation With Vision Of Unity, Progress

~ First female Minister of Finance ~

In a humbling address to the nation, newly appointed Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs, the first woman to hold the position, stood before her fellow St. Maarteners to express profound gratitude and outline a vision for the future of the island’s economy and society.

The Minister began by acknowledging the divine grace that has allowed her to take on this pivotal role Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 6 May 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 7 May 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon: Partly cloudy with light haze and brief local showers possible.

Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F              

Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:35 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:42 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 11 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Varying concentrations of Saharan dust are expected across the region today Read more

Carnival 2024 Wraps Up Challenging Year

~ Carnival 2025 scheduled from April 21 to May 5 ~

PHILIPSBURG--After a year filled with unprecedented challenges, St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) has closed the 53rd edition of Carnival.

Despite facing various obstacles, the SCDF expressed gratitude for being able to reach the finish line, with SCDF President Edwardo Radjouki saying in a press release on Sunday, This can never happen again, this is not who we are.

Reflecting on a Carnival that looked and felt different from previous years, Radjouki referred to the division of Carnival people by one individual to please that individuals personal feelings Read more

Desiree Winkel holding the St. Maarten flag at the summit of Mera Peak in the Himalayas. Via Winkels Instagram.

 

KATHMANDU, Nepal--Readers of our Special Editions and sport aficionados all over St. Maarten will be familiar with Desiree Winkels seven-summit project. Currently in Nepal, where she travelled to conquer another two summits, both over 6,000 metres high, Winkel has experienced extreme highs and lows within a few short days Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 3rd May 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 4th May 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:34 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:44 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 06 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Instability and moisture associated with a multi-layered trough will cause cloudiness, isolated showers and possible thunderstorms across the region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday 2nd May 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd May 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:34 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:44 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: The atmosphere is moist and generally stable Read more

Money Grows On Trees

St Peters – Its been an amazing past 8 months putting this project together. Every step of the way, everyday you face a challenge that allows you to exercise your mind and actions toward finding the right solution mentally, physically, spiritually or financially.

You can never tell the challenges you may face until you take your journey head on. Some of us may be faced with one of the above challenges, but today we will try to address those that are faced with financial challenges and perhaps offer an ecological solution.

Matshona Dhliwayo is a Canadian based Philosopher, Entrepreneur, and authorand is credited with saying, “Money doesn’t grow on trees, but grows on intelligent minds”.The phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees” is a metaphor that means money is not an unlimited resource that can be easily accessed, like leaves on a tree.It often appears in situations where someone is asking for money without having put in any effort to earn it.

We can agree to a part of this paragraph and respectfully disagree to another.

What we can agree to is the fact that it often appears in situations where someone is asking for money without having put in any effort to earn it Read more

Szv Now Covers Diabetic Foot Care Services

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten Social & Health Insurances SZV is excited to announce a new addition to our medical insurance coverage: services from The Diabetic Foot Care Sint Maarten Foundation (D-FOOT). This new benefit is a big step forward in ensuring our diabetic community has access to the necessary healthcare to improve their quality of life.

“SZV is committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services to our community. The addition of D-FOOT services to our coverage is a significant step in ensuring our diabetic population receives the specialized care they need Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 01 May 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 6:33 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:45 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 17 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Instability and moisture associated with a shear axis will cause cloudiness and showers during this forecast period Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 29 April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 30 April 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F              

Forecast Low: 24C / 76F

Sunset Today: 6:33 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:46 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph, and possible higher gusts.

SYNOPSIS: 

Moisture associated with a low-level trough will account for periods of cloudiness and isolated showers across the local region Read more

President Of Parliament Continues Courtesy Visits

From left: Parliament Secretary General Garrick Richardson; President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams with TWO local team members Leona Romeo and Tjandra Lake.

PHILIPSBURG--President of Parliament, Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams is continuing her courtesy introductory visits Read more

Statement From Formateur Dr. Luc Mercelina Regarding Proposed Candidate Ministers

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — “In response to recent media coverage referencing a statement from his Excellency Governor A. Baly indicating the presence of seven candidate ministers, Formateur Dr. Luc Mercelina issues this corrective statement to clarify the accurate count of ministerial candidates,” stated the press release.

It has come to the attention of the Formateur that there may have been confusion regarding the proposed number of candidate ministers expected for May 3 Read more

Counterfeit Naf. 100 Banknotes In Circulation

PHILIPSBURG WILLEMSTAD The Centrale Bank van Curaao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has detected counterfeit NAf. 100 banknotes in circulation. The counterfeit NAf. 100 banknotes are of very good quality, making them challenging to distinguish from genuine NAf Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday 26th April 2024 @ 11:45 LST (15:45 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday **(12:00 LST) 27th April 2024

WEATHER:

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

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 6:32 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The high-pressure system continues to dominate Read more

Irion: Being Minister Is Not A Right, It Is An Opportunity

PHILIPSBURG--Being given the chance to serve as a minister is not a right, it is an opportunity, caretaker Finance Minister Ardwell Irion said on Wednesday.

We have a lot of, lets say, frustration or even uncertainty within the public regarding the whole process of the swearing-in. All of us here already went through this process that the current coalition is also experiencing Read more

Fish Da Mega Boss Takes The 2024 Senior Calypso Crown

Nagico and St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) representatives join Alberto Fish Da Mega Boss Arrindell, the new Senior Calypso King, shortly after he was crowned early Thursday morning.

POND ISLAND--Alberto Fish Da Mega Boss Arrindell has been crowned the 2024 Senior Calypso Kaiso King, his sixth time earning the title.
Fish Da Mega Boss wowed the audience and judges with his performances, earning a total of 485 points and taking home the top prize of US $10,000, sponsored by Nagico Insurances.
The competition, held at Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village, featured a total of eight talented calypsonians who each brought their A-game to the stage Read more

Postal Services Acquires Cpost Intl.S Operations

PSS Director Marinka Gumbs (left) extended her gratitude to Jervhes Josephia, CEO of Cpost International N.V. (right) for his collaborative approach and vision in initiating their partnership.

PHILIPSBURG--In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its presence in the region, Postal Services of St. Maarten (PSS N.V.) has finalised the acquisition of Cpost International N.V.s (Cposts) operations, including PuntoMio, EuroMio, and MoneyGram services.

The integration of Cposts operations into PSS N.V Read more

Miss Antigua Wins The St. Maarten Caribbean Carnival Queen Crown

The 2024 St. Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen Ischikelle Corbin of Antigua and Barbuda shortly after being crowned.

POND ISLAND--In a dazzling display of beauty and talent, Ischikelle Corbin of Antigua and Barbuda was crowned the 2024 St. Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen in the Read more

Governor Baly Receives Final Report From Formateur L. Mercelina

HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG On April 23, 2024, His Excellency the Governor of Sint Maarten received the updated final report from formateur L. Mercelina.

The formateur has accepted the commission to form a new government which has the support of a majority in Parliament comprised of the fractions of URSM, PFP, DP and NOW Read more

Postal Services Of Sint Maarten Completes Scquisition Of Cpost InternationalS Operations

Sint Maarten, Postal Services of Sint Maarten (PSS N.V.) completes the acquisition of Cpost Internationals N.V.s (Cpost) operations, to include PuntoMio, EuroMio, and MoneyGram services effective 25 March, 2024. This strategic move represents a significant milestone for PSS N.V., solidifying its position as a leading provider of postal and financial services in the region.

The integration of Cpost operations into PSS N.V. represents a significant advancement in international shipping solutions, offering customers in Sint Maarten improved convenience, efficiency, and affordability for their cross-border shipments.

Marinka Gumbs, Director of PSS N.V., expressed her enthusiasm with the acquisition, remarking, I am thrilled to witness the realization of our efforts to finally reintegrate MoneyGram services at the post office Read more

District Governor Visits St. Maarten

District Governor of Sub-District 60B, Lion Dr. Carlisle Goddard, PMJF recently made his official visit to the St. Maarten Leo Club, St. Maarten South Leo Club, and the Sint Maarten Lions Club.

The District Governor was met upon his arrival by a welcoming delegation that included Lion Felix Richards, President of the Sint Maarten Lions Club, Zone Chairperson 2B, Lion Oralie Boirard, MJF, Past District Governor Lion Wally Havertong, PMJF, and Lion Dennis Lake.

The District Governor visit included an enlightening radio interview streamed live on the Viewpoint with Wendell Moore show where he expounded on the responsibilities of a District Governor and shared his experiences in visiting the various of Lion and Leo clubs within his District which comprises of 16 English and Dutch speaking islands with St Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 24 April 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy.

Tonight through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F              

Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 6:31 P.M.                  

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A plume of Saharan dust hovering over the region will continue to reduce visibility and air quality through the next 24 or so hours Read more

Update: Party For Progress St. Maarten

After a challenging, and at many times unclear, frustrating and incoherent screening process, the formation process has moved forward with the submission of the final formateur’s report to Governor Ajamu Baly.

Nine names were submitted: seven for the seven local posts and two for the Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Minister Plenipotentiary posts in the Netherlands. This includes PFP’s very own Raeyhon Peterson and Patrice Thierry Gumbs Jr Read more