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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 30th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 31st October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Friday midday: Occasionally cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS:A high-pressure system will support stable weather conditions this afternoon and evening, despite the isolated shower Read more

Mingo Must Pay Damages For Reprehensible Actions As Port Ceo, Court Rules In Unlawful Dismissal Lawsuit

PHILIPSBURG--Mark Mingo took the St. Maarten government and his former employer Port St. Maarten to court for wrongful termination, but the Court of First Instance ruled on Tuesday that it was the former chief executive officer (CEO) who acted unlawfully by not following proper payment procedures and allowing large-scale fraud at the governme Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 29th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 30th October 2025

THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS DISCONTINUED

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

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

Sunset Today: 5:41 P.M.             Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A high-pressure ridge will dominate and maintain light to moderate winds Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 28th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 29th October 2025...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...WEATHER:This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:42 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to southeast with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS:Generally fair-weather conditions will prevail during this forecast period Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday 27th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 28th October 2025...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:10 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS:Available moisture may cause periods of cloudiness and isolated showers across the area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 24th October 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 25th October 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F       Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 5:44 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East to southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 15 mph; higher gusts are likely.

SYNOPSIS:
Moist and unstable conditions will prevail over the upcoming days Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 23rd October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 24th October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:45 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:08 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-southeast to south-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS:Slightly unstable, and generally breezy conditions will persist and support isolated showers.Slight to moderate sea conditions will prevail Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with light haze. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:45 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:08 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS:An Atlantic high-pressure system will sustain a gentle to moderate wind flow Read more

Island Gems Donates Furniture To Asa

Island Gems Charity Foundation has once again extended its support to local youth by donating new furniture to No Kidding with Our Kids Foundation, commonly known as ASA. In photo: ASA children are busy reading at a table with Island Gems and ASA representatives looking on. From left, standing: Assistant Director Chulyta Jubitana, Island Gems President Alita Singh, Ludmilla de Weever, Marieke van Zadelhoff, Asha Stevens, and Astrid Plantz, with ASA Team Coordinator Minoiche Delices Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 21st October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with light haze. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:46 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:08 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS:An Atlantic high-pressure system maintains a gentle to moderate wind flow across the region Read more

Jci Sxm A.C.T.I.O.N Celebrates Major Wins At Dutch Caribbean Convention

From left: Christine Regis, Elvis Lewis, Jada Smith, Aisha-Jamila Mussington, Delano Samuel, Hubert Davis Anjeanee Mathew, Paul Leeflang, Senator John Hodge and Cheryl Dangleben-York.

WILLEMSTAD--JCI SXM A.C.T.I.O.N proudly represented St. Maarten at the 2025 JCI Dutch Caribbean National Convention in Curaao October 16-18, a landmark g Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 20 October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 21 October 2025

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM TODAY
A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6AM TUESDAY

WEATHER:   This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:47 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:08 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:    This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS:    A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday 17th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 18th October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Cloudy with periodic showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:49 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: South-southwest to east, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 13 mph Read more

Court Orders Mp Ardwell Irion To Retract Comments About Attorney Jairo Bloem

~ Judge rules remarks unnecessarily disparaging ~PHILIPSBURG--The Court of First Instance has ordered National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament Ardwell Irion to publicly correct statements he made about attorney Jairo Bloem in connection with Bloems proposed appointment as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Central Bank of Curaao and St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 16 October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 17 October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Generally cloudy with intermittent showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:49 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: South-southwesterly with a light to gentle breeze at 7 to 12 mph, and higher gusts in or near showers.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a passing trough, along with warm southerly winds will cause periods of cloudiness, intermittent showers and isolated thunderstorms across the local area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 15th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 16th October 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon & evening: Fair to Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.
Tonight, through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:50 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:06 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly to south south-westerly, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
Light winds along with daytime heating and available moisture will increase the likelihood of afternoon showers Read more

An aerial view of the stalled Carbon Grove development and the damage inflicted on the hillside. Developers appear to have clear-cut the land to build, and the project now stands as a monument to short-sighted planning and failed development, leaving a permanent scar on the landscape. (Photo by Serb Tember)

  

~ Are we saving our green? ~

By Rajesh Chintaman

PHILIPSBURG--In Cole Bay, a long-time resident still remembers the tamarind tree that towered beside her familys home Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 15th October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:51 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:06 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze from 4 to 11 mph; winds may become lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain light to gentle winds across the region Read more

State Secretary Van Marum In St. Maarten To Strengthen Maritime And Security Ties

From left: Head of the Coast Guard Support Centre St. Maarten Randy Paskel, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and State Secretary Eddie van Marum.

PHILIPSBURG--State Secretary for Digitalization, Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Eddie van Marum is currently on a working visit across the Dutch Caribbean, including St. Maarten, St. Eu Read more

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