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15 Years Of Resilience St. Maarten Continues To Rise, Says Pm Mercelina

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina

PHILIPSBURG--As St. Maarten commemorates the 15th anniversary of 10-10-10, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has praised the extraordinary resilience of the Sint Maarten people, noting that even amid the passage of Tropical Storm Jerry and the ongoing challenges of nation-building, the islands strength and unity continue to shine through.

Today, we celebrate not only a milestone in our political history but the unshakable spirit of our people, Prime Minister Mercelina said Read more

CourtConvictsFormerBusDriverOf GroomingMinorAfterTwo-YearWait

In 2024, a warning was issued to all school bus drivers in response to growing reports of misconduct. 

PHILIPSBURG--Nearly two years after a complaint was first filed, the Court of First Instance on Thursday convicted former school bus driver Charles Fredericks of grooming a minor, finding him guilty of engaging in sexually explicit online conversations with a student and attempting to arrange a meeting.

The case, which dates back to September 2023, was based on a police complaint supported by WhatsApp conversations of a sexual nature between the suspect and the victim Read more

Tropical Storm Warning Is In Effect

FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

At 5:00AM the center of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near latitude 19.2 North, longitude 62.5 West or about 90 miles north-northeast of St. Maarten.

The system is moving towards the northwest near 17 mph (28 km/h), and a turn toward the north is expected tonight into Saturday, followed by a northward to north-northeastward motion through the rest of the weekend. On this forecast track, the center of Jerry is currently at its closest point: 90 miles north-northeast of St Read more

 FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 9th October 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday evening (18:00 LST) 10th October 2025

 WEATHER:

Tonight: Partly cloudy and breezy at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers. Thunderstorms are likely.

Friday morning through evening: Cloudy to overcast and windy with scattered moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

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

Sunset Today: 5:54 P.M Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 9 October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 10 October 2025A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECTA FLOOD WATCH & HIGH SEAS WARNING WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 6PM TODAY, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy with isolated showers possible.Tonight through Friday midday: Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              
Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:54 P.M.                  
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon: North-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 12 mph.Tonight through Friday midday: Northerly to southwesterly with a moderate to strong breeze at 16 to 26 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Limited shower activity will prevail for this afternoon Read more

...AVISO DE TORMENTA TROPICAL EMITIDO PARA BARBUDA...

Tormenta Tropical Jerry Advertencia Nmero 9

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL102025

1100 AM AST jueves 09 de octubre de 2025

RESUMEN DE 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMACIN

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UBICACIN...15.9N 59.1W

ALREDEDOR DE 310 MI...495 KM ESE DE LAS ISLAS DE SOTAVENTO DEL NORTE

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...65 MPH...100 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...NO O 285 GRADOS A 18 MPH...30 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...999 MB...29.50 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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CAMBIOS CON ESTA ADVERTENCIA:

El gobierno de Antigua y Barbuda ha emitido un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical para Barbuda.

RESUMEN DE VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS EN EFECTO:

Un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical est en efecto para...

* Barbuda

Una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical est en efecto para...

* Antigua, Anguilla, St Read more

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR BARBUDA...

Tropical Storm Jerry Advisory Number 9

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102025

1100 AM AST Thu Oct 09 2025

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...15.9N 59.1W

ABOUT 310 MI...495 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...

* Barbuda

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...

* Antigua, Anguilla, St Read more

Constitution Day On October 13 Marks 15 Years Of Country Status

Government Administration Building adorned in red, white and blue dcor for Constitution Day 2025.

PHILIPSBURG--The Government of St. Maarten will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the countrys constitutional status in the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Monday, October 13, with official Constitution Day activities at Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village starting at 11:30am.

This years theme Fifteen Years of Country Status Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future highlights the nations progress since attaining country status on October 10, 2010 Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 8th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 9th October 2025 A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:55 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East southeasterly to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze from 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A moist and unstable atmosphere will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and possible thunderstorms across the region Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 7th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 8th October 2025THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLEDWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:56 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East southeasterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze from 7 to 13 mph and higher gusts possible in or near showers.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave will cause cloudiness, showers and a chance of thunderstorms during this forecast period Read more

You Deserve To Be Honoured, Mussington Tells Residents At Elderly Week Opening Ceremony

Collectivit President Louis Mussington speaks at the opening ceremony for La Semaine Bleu, as Bethany Home Director Henri Nagapin and administration board President Audrey Gil look on. (Robert Luckock photo)

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday 6th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 7th October 2025 A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:57 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, from 5 to 14 mph; higher gusts are possible in showers.SYNOPSIS: A tropical wave brings moist and unstable conditions during this forecast period Read more

St. Maarten Attracting Less Foreign Investment, Says New Cbcs Report

A Central Bank of Curaao and St. Maarten (CBCS) graph showing the average foreign direct invest-ment (FDI) inflows as percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in tourism-intensive Caribbean coun-tries between 2011 and 2022. The asterisks depict countries with Citizenship by Investment pro-grammes.

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten has attracted less foreign direct investment (FDI) since 2011 than other tourism-intensive Caribbean countries, according to a new study by the Central Bank of Curaao and St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 3 October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 4 October 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:59 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light breeze at 4 to 6 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A combination of daytime heating, pockets of moisture, as well as light winds will cause sporadic showers and a low chance of thunder Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 2nd October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Variable and light, becoming east northeasterly with a light breeze at 4 to 7 mph.SYNOPSIS: Light winds along with daytime heating and available moisture will increase the probability of afternoon showers Read more

Pm Pushes Shift From Renting To Buying Buildings For Govt Depts.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina announced on Wednesday that his government will be moving away from renting office space and instead begin acquiring buildings, a shift he described as essential to building long-term assets for the country.

This PM is making a shift from renting buildings to buying buildings. Why? Because I really believe that we need assets, Mercelina said during the live Council of Ministers press briefing Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 01st October 2025 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday morning (06:00 LST) 02nd October 2025

WEATHER: Today through Thursday morning: Partly cloudy with a few showers.

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

Sunset Today: 6:01 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday morning: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 11 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A high pressure system will maintain mostly light winds and a relatively stable atmosphere across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 30th September 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 1st October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:02 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather conditions will dominate despite isolated showers Read more

The Cbcs Nominated Candidate

Dear Editor,

On Monday morning, September 29, 2025 I followed the interview that Lady Grace conducted with the nominated candidate for the position of Chairman of the Supervisory Board of The Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), Mr. Jairo Bloem. On the many questions asked by Lady Grace Mr. Bloem answered with an explanation on the nomination process. He also explained how it all started. The clarification was clear and simple. He concluded and stated that the Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, did not break any law as some of the MPs insinuate.

It is very difficult to understand what the hupla of last week in Parliament was all about Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday 26th September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 27th September 2025

WEATHER: This afternoon: Variably cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Tonight through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F           Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:05 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variable and light.

SYNOPSIS: Light winds along with a moist atmosphere and daytime heating, will account for hot & humid conditions, isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms Read more

This Is Us! Campaign Highlights Youth In Caribbean Netherlands

The campaign follows a 2024 CBS survey of students ages 10-18 in secondary and vocational education.

KRALENDIJK--How are young people on Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius really doing? A new campaign by Statistics Netherlands CBS, titled This is us!, seeks to answer that question by shining a spotlight on issues such as health, well-being, bullying, discrimination, lifestyle habits, Read more

Venezuela Hit By 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake

Venezuela hit by 6.3-magnitude earthquakehttps://t.co/1ejWM0ACKx pic.twitter.com/lj68IUq9WS

721News.com (@721News) September 25, 2025

Source: DW.com

The US Geological Survey reported the magnitude of the quake, which was located at a depth of 14 kilometers. No casualties have been reported.

A 6.3-magnitudeearthquakeshook west and northVenezuelaon Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.

What do we know so far?

There were noimmediate reports of any casualties or serious damage.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 14 kilometers (8.6 miles) some 27 kilometersfrom Mene Grande, the USGS said.

A few hours later, the USGS reported on another 5.8-magnitude earthquake, 28 kilometers from Mene Grande.

Some 600 kilometerswest of Caracas,Mene Grande is an oil town in asparsely populated area of the state of Zulia.

Venezuela is the country withthe world’s largest proven crude oil reserves,estimated at approximately 303 billion barrels as of 2023-2024, significantly more than other countries such asSaudi Arabia, Iran, and Canada.

Are strong earthquakes common in Venezuela?

The Colombian Geological Survey measured the tremor at 6.1 and categorized it as a “shallow depth” event in Mene Grande, but the quake was also felt in neighboring Colombia, as well asthe Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire.

Strong temblors are not common in Venezuela, but Wednesday’s quakeshookbuildings and caused alarm in cities including Caracas and Maracaibo.

About 80%of Venezuelans live in seismic zones, but the South American country has not had a major quakesince 1997, when 73 people died inCariaco in the eastern state of Sucre.

In 1976, nearly 300 were killed and 2,000 injured when a quakehit Caracas.

As qued uno de los apartamentos en Maracaibo, estado Zulia, luego del sismo ocurrido hace pocos minutos Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Thursday 25th September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 26th September 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 33C / 91F           Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:06 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.MSURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 9 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture and instability may cause isolated showers Read more

Grisha: Gov't. Needs At Least 250 Million Cash Injection To Run Country Properly

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications TEATT Grisha Heyliger-Marten said on Read more