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DATE ISSUED: Friday, January 10th, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) January 11th, 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:   This afternoon: Generally fair.Tonight through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F             Forecast Low: 24C / 75F  Sunset Today: 5:54 P.M Read more

Smfc Wishes Everyone A Positive, Energetically Whealthy And Prosperous New Year..

St Peters, Sint Maarten SMFC would like to wish the general public a Blessed & WHealthly 2025.SMFC would like to wish everyone a positive, energetically WHealth and prosperous 2025.

On Saturday Jan11, 2025, The St Maarten Farmers Cooperative will be hosting its first official market for 2025.This weekend, the community will be able to get their hands on great wholesome produce and products once again from their dedicated community farmers and product developers.

At the market this Saturday, a variety of items will be available such as, fresh cold press juices, local eggnog, banana bread, baked jonny cakes with chick peas, veggie soup, plants and gardening materials Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 9th January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 10th January 2025WEATHER:Today: Mostly fair.Tonight, through Friday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered rain-showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 22C / 72FSunset Today: 5:53 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: Light & variable, becoming calm at times.SYNOPSIS: Generally fair weather and light winds will prevail across the area this afternoon and evening Read more

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

Former Mp Akeem Arrindell Sentenced To 18 Months, Banned From Holding Public Office

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten A former St. Maarten Member of Parliament (MP) has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from serving as a civil servant or standing for elections for six and a half years in a vote-buying case. The ban period is the maximum as set out in the countrys criminal laws.

The Court of First Instance delivered its verdict on Wednesday morning in the case brought by the Prosecutors Office (OM SXM) against former MP A.A. and two co-suspects. The sentences reflect the gravity of the offense and its significant impact on public trust in democracy.

M, a co-suspect, received a 12-month sentence, with four months conditional, and a three-year probation period.

F, another co-suspect, was ordered to complete 180 hours of community service, with 90 hours conditional, along with a three-year probation period.

OM SXM believes the courts ruling sends a stern warning against attempts to undermine democracy in Sint Maarten Read more

Former Mp Arrindell Sentenced To 18 Months For Buying Votes

Former Member of Parliament (MP) Akeem Arrindell campaigning with United Peoples (UP) party earlier this year. Photo taken from his official Facebook page.PHILIPSBURG--A judge in the Court of First Instance on Wednesday handed down an eighteen-month prison sentence to former Member of Parliament (MP) Akeem Arrindell, who was found guilty of using an intermediary to bribe multiple people to vote for him during the parliamentary election on January 11, 2024.Arrindell (35), who took a leave of absence from the St Read more

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

Minister Brug Warns Against Unnecessary Unrest In Our Community

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel Brug warns against unnecessary unrest in our community. As flu season is upon us, rumors and misinformation can easily spread panic. However, Minister Brug emphasizes the importance of relying on accurate information backed by data from the ministry of Public Health, specifically from the department of Collective Prevention Services (CPS).

Amidst the current flu season, parts of China are dealing with what is referred to as the HMPV outbreak Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 07 January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 08 January 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM TODAYWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a brief local shower possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 7 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A stable atmosphere with low moisture content will continue to restrict shower activity during this forecast period Read more

ATE ISSUED: Monday, 06 January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 07 January 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A fairly dry and stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation across the region Read more

Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten Signs Agreement For Philipsburg Beautification Masterplan

Philipsburg In a step towards ongoing efforts towards the revitalization of St. Maarten as a premier tourist destination, the Minister Heyliger-Marten proudly announces the signing of an assignment with Designers Choice. This decision follows a public tender process aimed at selecting a qualified vendor to execute two projects: the Philipsburg Beautification Masterplan and the Soualiga Routes initiative.

The Beautification Masterplan is set to inject new life into Philipsburg through strategic design enhancements and artistic features, making the town an appealing hub for locals and visitors Read more

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

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

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina New YearS Address 2025

By the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina

Good day to my people of St. Maarten, this great nation of ours.

Happy New Year to you and our visitors!

The clock has struck midnight, and we have officially welcomed 2025. I greet you with warmth and gratitude as we embark on this new journey together, full of hope and determination Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 01st, 2025

WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 5:48 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 11 mph.

SYNOPSIS: Drifting patches of low level clouds will account for isolated showers as they traverse the local area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, December 30th, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) December 31st, 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11:00 PMMONDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 2024 WEATHER:   This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with light isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F             Forecast Low: 24C / 75F  Sunset Today: 5:47 P.M Read more

Half-Masting Of Flags On Monday In Tribute To Former Prime Minister Don Martina

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten The Government of Sint Maarten expresses profound sorrow over the passing of Dominico Felipe Martina, better known as Don Martina, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles, a statesman whose legacy of leadership, diplomacy, and vision left an indelible mark within the former Netherlands Antilles. In honor of his contributions, the national flags at the Government Administration Building in Philipsburg will be flying half-mast on the day of his funeral being Monday, December 30, 2024.

The Honorable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr Read more

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

Voluntary Interruption Of Drinking Water Production In Saint-Martin

An unacceptable hostage of the population and the tourist economy

The SAUR Group strongly condemns the voluntary interruption of drinking water production on the island of Saint-Martin, which occurred on December 23, 2024 This action was carried out by seven SAUR Saint-Martin agents following instructions from UGTG Guadeloupe, resulting in the shutting down of the island’s only water production plant.

The gesture was accompanied by the illegal removal of essential boxes when the installation was restarted, putting the entire population in a situation of health, humanitarian and economic emergency.

Although pedestrian access to the Galisbay site was possible on December 23, the strikers proceeded the next day to complete and reinforced closure of the site, preventing any attempts to restart the water production plant Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) December 25th, 2024  A DUST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6:00 AM, WEDNESDAY25TH DECEMBER WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with brief isolated showers possible.
Forecast High:   30C / 86F              Forecast Low:   26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:44 P.M.    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M.                            SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: 
A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation during this forecast period Read more

Traffic Lights Up And Running

PHILIPSBURG Nearly 6 months following their damage, the traffic lights at the entrance to Philipsburg have been restored and enhanced.

The Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs was on hand last night to switch on the lights along with the Secretary General Kenson Plaisimond and Chief of Staff Luciano Nicholls.

Gumbs stated that the functioning traffic lights are not a milestone, but that the restoration includes a shift to renewable energy in the shape of an emergency back up system that will make use of solar energy Read more

Vromi Booth Addresses Backlog, Draws Public Appreciation

PHILIPSBURG The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) reports a positive outcome from its participation in Philipsburg Becomes Magical on December 21st and 22nd at Cyrus Wathey Square.

Over the two-day event, the VROMI Booth attracted a steady flow of visitors who engaged with ministry representatives on a variety of topics. Attendees received updates on key projects, inquired about permit applications and long lease requests, and took advantage of the opportunity to have their questions addressed directly by VROMI staff.

The Permits Department handled 51 inquiries for status updates, 15 general questions, and the Domain Department (long lease) addressed 30 requests Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 23rd December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 24th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A pre-frontal trough will increase the probability of showers across the region during this forecast period Read more

Brug Gets Update On Hospital Construction

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (third left) with members of his team and representatives of SMMC, including Medical Director Dr. Felix Holiday (second left).

CAY HILL--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Richinel Brug met with the management team of the St Read more