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Source: The Daily Herald
05 Dec 2024 12:10 PM

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, December 05th, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) December 06th, 2024 

WEATHER: This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:31 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to east-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere with low moisture levels will restrict precipitation during this forecast period.
Seas will peak near 7 feet during the next 24 hours Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
04 Dec 2024 12:27 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 4th December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 5th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon and evening: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 6 to 12 mphTonight, through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast with a light to moderate breeze of 8 to 15 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Generally stable conditions persist, and moisture levels fluctuate Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
03 Dec 2024 01:19 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 3rd December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 4th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A generally stable and drying atmosphere is expected this forecast period Read more

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Source: 721 News
02 Dec 2024 02:28 PM

Major Houtenbos New Commander Of The Marine Detachment Of Sint Maarten

Major of the Marines Niels Houtenbos (left) and Major of the Marines Arie Noordam (right).

POINT BLANCHE Major of the Marines Niels Houtenbos took over command of the Marine Detachment on Sint Maarten on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

He took over command from Major of the Marines Arie Noordam. This happened during a ceremonial meeting on board HNLMS Holland.

Several dignitaries were present during the ceremony, including the Governor of Sint Maarten, Mr. Ajamu Baly, President of Parliament Sarah A Read more


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Source: 721 News
02 Dec 2024 02:08 PM

Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Celebrates Its 20Th Anniversary With A Grand Gala

Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Club (SCTMC) proudly Celebrated its 20th anniversary Saturday November 23, 2024, at the Paradise Hall. Among the guests were the keynote speaker, the founding members and First president the Honorable President of Parliament Sarah A, Wescot Williams, past presidents and members of the Club.

Celebrating milestones is one way that Toastmasters reflect on the progress made over the years and as well as consider opportunities for the future.

As our Keynote Speaker, the President of Parliament said that it is an incredible honor to stand before you today as we gather to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our beloved Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Club! Two decades have passed since we first came together with a visionto cultivate communication, leadership, and personal growth in a supportive community.

Speech by MP Sarah Wescot-Williams on the 20th anniversary of the Soualiga Corporate TM Club.

As the founder of this club, she remembers our initial meetings filled with excitement and a hint of uncertainty Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
02 Dec 2024 01:52 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, December 02, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) December 03, 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:29 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East northeast to east with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Despite a drier atmosphere, pockets of moisture in the wind flow may cause isolated showers Read more

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Source: 721 News
02 Dec 2024 01:04 PM

Cbcs Reduces Both Reserve Requirement Percentage And Pledging Rate

Influenced by domestic and global financial market developments

Willemstad / Philipsburg The Centrale Bank van Curaao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has decided to reduce its reserve requirement by 0.50 percentage point to 18.50% while the pledging rate was lowered further from 5.25% to 4.75%. The decision to adjust monetary policy is anchored by the normalization of economic and monetary conditions across the union. This easing of monetary policy is supported by a solid and stable foreign exchange position and adequate import coverage in the monetary union Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
29 Nov 2024 02:49 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday 29th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 30th November 2024THE HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLEDA HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 07 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture and instability will account for isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms across the local Read more

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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


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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


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Source: The Daily Herald
28 Nov 2024 12:08 PM
DATE ISSUED: Thursday 28th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 29th November 2024 A HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 31C / 88F           Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability levels continue to increase as a trough approaches the area Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
27 Nov 2024 12:24 PM
 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 27th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 28th November 2024 A HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A low-level trough is departing the area, leaving isolated showers in its wake this afternoon and evening Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
26 Nov 2024 12:17 PM
DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) November 27, 2024 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief passing showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeast to east southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 15 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Stable conditions will persist with moderate winds due to the dominant Atlantic high-pressure ridge Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
25 Nov 2024 11:57 AM
DATE ISSUED: Monday, November 25, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) November 26, 2024A SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Brief isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:25 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 12 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high-pressure ridge will account for drier, stable conditions and brisk winds Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
22 Nov 2024 12:45 PM
DATE ISSUED: Friday 22nd November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:23 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light breeze of 04 to 07 mph, becoming variable and calm at times.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability levels continue to increase as a low-level trough affects the area Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
21 Nov 2024 12:11 PM
DATE ISSUED: Thursday 21st November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy. Localized showers are possible.Tonight, through Friday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:23 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: Relatively dry and stable conditions persist this afternoon and evening Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
20 Nov 2024 12:08 PM
DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) November 21, 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A reduction of moisture and instability across the local area will continue to improve weather conditions Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
20 Nov 2024 08:16 AM

Dcca Airport Conference Highlights Innovation, Technology, Sustainability

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten gives her welcoming address on day one of the DCCA Conference. (Rochester Media Group photo)

MAHO--The third Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) conference, the first in St. Maarten hosted by Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), concluded on Tuesday at Sonesta Beach Resort with delegates attending from the airports of Curaao, Aruba, Bonaire, Saba, St Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
19 Nov 2024 12:43 PM
 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 19 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 20 November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
18 Nov 2024 12:14 PM
 DATE ISSUED: Monday 18th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 19th November 2024THE FLOOD ALERT IS CANCELLED...WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northerly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A drier and more stable air mass is settling across the region Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
16 Nov 2024 12:45 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Sunday midday (12:00 LST) 17th November 2024A FLOOD ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 12PM MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER!... WEATHER:This afternoon through Sunday midday: Cloudy to overcast with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
15 Nov 2024 12:24 PM
 DATE ISSUED: Friday 15th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 16th November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Cloudy to overcast with intermittent rain-showers. There is a chance of thunder.This evening through Saturday midday: Warm and settled. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 29 C / 84F             Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: Light & variable, becoming calm at times.SYNOPSIS: A slow-moving frontal boundary maintains moist and slightly unstable conditions across the region this afternoon before conditions stabilize Read more

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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


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Source: The Daily Herald
14 Nov 2024 12:41 PM

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 14 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 15 November 2024

WEATHER:   This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:   This afternoon through Friday midday: Light & variable, becoming calm at times.

SYNOPSIS:   Moisture and instability associated with a frontal boundary will increase the probability of showers during this forecast period Read more


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