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Brug Sent Home, Motion Of No Confidence Passed With 8 Votes For 7 Against

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament on Friday passed a motion of no confidence against Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richinel Brug in a narrow 8-7 vote during an urgent public meeting marked by emotional speeches, accusations of political infighting and concerns over coalition stability.

The motion, submitted by URSM MP Christopher Wever, stated that Brug no longer enjoyed the confidence of Parliament and requested that he make his position immediately available to the Governor, thereby tendering his resignation.

Eight MPs voted in favour of the motion, while seven voted against it.

Voting in favor were MPs Veronica Jansen-Webster, Viren Kotai, Dimar Labega, Franklin Meyers, Raeyhon Peterson, Ludmila de Weever, Christopher Wever and Sarah Wescot-Williams.

Voting against were MPs Francisco Lacroes, Lyndon Lewis, Omar Ottley, Sjamira Roseburg, Darryl York, Egbert Doran and Ardwell Irion.

The motion argued that the relationship between Brug and the URSM, the party that nominated him, had deteriorated to the point where continued collaboration within the governing coalition is no longer tenable Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 29th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 30th May 2026THE DUST ADVISORY IS CANCELLEDWEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy. Brief isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A gradual reduction in the concentration of Saharan Dust affecting the region is expected during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 28th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 29th May 2026 A DUST ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 6PM TODAY WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy.Tonight, through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, between 6 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather conditions will dominate, despite the likely overnight shower Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 27th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 28th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy, occasionally breezy and slightly hazy.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, with isolated showersForecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast to easterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, between 8 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: The atmosphere continues to stabilize, whilst both moisture levels and winds speeds decrease gradually Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 26 May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 27 May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:42 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a moderate breeze at 13 to 18 mph, and possible higher gusts in or near showers.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and instability associated with a nearby multi-layered trough of low pressure will account for periods of cloudiness and intermittent showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 25th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 26th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with light haze and isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F       Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:42 P.M.           Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 19 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Increased instability and moisture will cause cloudiness and isolated showers across the region during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 22nd May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Occasionally cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers and light haze.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:41 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain breezy conditions Read more

Mp Ottley: Govt. Has Legal Tools To Set New Electricity, Water Rates

UP MP Omar Ottley.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley is calling on government to stop delaying meaningful relief for the people of St Maarten and immediately utilise the legal mechanisms already available to regulate electricity tariffs and fuel costs as done in Curaao.

Ottley said in a press release that recent announcements by TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten concerning the signing of a Ministerial Decree to appoint Bureau Telecommunications and Post (BTP) under the Electricity Ordinance and announcement to use a national ordinance containing general measures as the instrument to regulate the new tariff have been presented as progress toward electricity reform Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 21st May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with light haze and isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 17 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high pressure system will maintain breezy conditions during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 21 May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly breezy with light haze and isolated showers likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 17 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain slightly breezy conditions across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 19th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 20th May 2026WEATHER:Today: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and light haze.Wednesday morning through midday: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:40 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph; higher gusts are likely.SYNOPSIS: Drifting pockets of moisture will support showers across the local area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 15th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 16th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: East to east-southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, ranging from 7 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will support stable weather conditions Read more

Saba Missing Person Update 1:

SABA MISSING PERSON UPDATE 1:

As of 6:30 a.m. this morning Thursday May 14, 2026, Erik Matthijsen has not been found.
He was last seen on a hike in the Wells Bay area yesterday at around 11:00 a.m. He is a member of the team working on the Mount Scenery Tower project, in his 50s and is an active hiker.

A drone equipped with a thermal imaging camera was deployed yesterday evening with the assistance of SCF, and attempts were made to trace the phone.

Coordinated search has begun, including teams from SCF, Coast Guard and HANAB (of the Mount Scenery Tower Project) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 13 May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 14 May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:37 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: The fairly stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region Read more

Ser Board Inactive As Term Ends, Govt. Grant 1 Year Extension, Then Withdraws It

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten is currently without an active Social Economic Council (SER) board and chairman after the bodys term officially expired on April 30, a situation that could affect the review of major socio-economic legislation, labour matters and policy advice to government and Parliament.

The situation is compounded after government extended the boards term by one year on March 17, and then withdrew its decision on April 23. The development comes amid a growing dispute between the SER and Prime Minister (PM) Dr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 12th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 13th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:37 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 7 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain relatively stable weather conditions and gentle to moderate winds Read more

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Monday, 11 May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 12 May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief showers likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:37 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:41 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 09 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Relatively stable conditions will persist under the influence of a high-pressure system Read more

Nv Gebe Fuel Clause Adjustment May 2026

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflicts in the Middle East have contributed to unpredictable fluctuations in global fuel prices, directly impacting the cost of fuel required to generate electricity in St. Maarten, which is beyond the control of NV GEBE.

As an island that depends heavily on imported fuel for power production, changes in global oil prices can significantly affect operational costs. The fuel clause is therefore adjusted monthly to reflect the actual cost of fuel used to generate electricity.

Consequently, NV GEBE hereby informs the general public that the fuel clause for the month of May 2026 has been adjusted to NAf Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 8th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 9th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:42 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 7 May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 8 May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with a brief shower possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:42 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Despite a stable atmosphere, passing pockets of moisture may cause a brief shower across the local region, particularly towards the end of the forecast period Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 6th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 7th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Brief isolated showers are possible.        Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:43 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relative stable atmosphere with low moisture levels will maintain mostly fair weather conditions Read more

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Tuesday 5th May 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 6th May 2026WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:43 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, from 8 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Shallow moisture embedded in the southeasterly flow may trigger a few brief showers this afternoon Read more

Court Rejects Crypto Bribery Claims Against Brison, Citing Lack Of Proof

Former MP Rolando Brison, lottery boss Robbie dos Santos and businessman Sunil Gehani have been acquitted of crypto bribery

PHILIPSBURG A central pillar of the prosecutions case against former Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 29th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 30th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Occasionally cloudy with brief isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:33 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:47 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeast to east southeast with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moist and instability will support periods of cloudiness and brief isolated showers Read more