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DATE ISSUED: Saturday, October 21, 2023 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Sunday evening (18:00 LST) October 22, 2023

TAMMY NEAR ANTIGUA

...HURRICANE WARNNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN...

SMALL CRAFT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:    

Tonight through Sunday evening: Cloudy to overcast and windy with numerous showers and thunderstorms.

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

Sunset Today: 5:46 P.M Read more

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) October 21, 2023 

TAMMY IS NOW A HURRICANE 

...HURRICANE WATCH & TROPICAL STORM WARNNING REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN... 

A SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible thunder. 

Tonight through Saturday midday: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 25C / 77F 

Sunset Today: 6:47 P.M Read more

...Aviones Cazahuracanes De La Noaa Y De La Fuerza Area Encuentran A Tammy Ligeramente Ms Fuerte...

 Tormenta Tropical Tammy Advertencia Intermedia Nmero 8A

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL202023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

800 AM AST viernes 20 de octubre de 2023

RESUMEN DE LAS 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...14.0N 58.4O

ALREDEDOR DE 90 MI...150 KM NE DE BARBADOS

ALREDEDOR DE 180 MI...290 KM ESE DE MARTINIQUE

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

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...ONO O 290 GRADOS A 7 MPH...11 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...1000 MB...29.53 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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CAMBIOS CON ESTA ADVERTENCIA:

Ninguno.

RESUMEN DE VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS EN EFECTO:

Una Vigilancia de Huracn est en efecto para...

* Guadalupe

* Antigua y Barbuda, Montserrat, San Kitts y Nevis, y Anguila

* San Maarten

* San Martin y San Barthelemy

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

* Dominica

* Guadalupe

* Antigua y Barbuda, Montserrat, San Kitts y Nevis, y Anguila

* San Maarten

* San Martin y San Barthelemy

* Saba y San Eustaquio

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

* Barbados

* Martinica

Una Vigilancia de Huracn significa que las condiciones de huracn son posibles dentro del rea bajo vigilancia, en este caso dentro de las prximas 24 a 48 horas.

Un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical significa que se esperan condiciones de tormenta tropical en el rea bajo aviso dentro de las prximas 36 horas.

Una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical significa que condiciones de tormenta tropical son posibles dentro del rea bajo vigilancia, generalmente dentro de 48 horas.

Vigilancias y avisos adicionales podran ser requeridos ms tarde hoy.

Para informacin de tormenta especfica en su rea, favor de monitorear los productos emitidos por su servicio meteorolgico nacional.

DISCUSIN Y PERSPECTIVAS

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A las 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), el centro de la Tormenta Tropical Tammy estaba localizado cerca de la latitud 14.0 norte, longitud 58.4 oeste Read more

A Hurricane Watch Is In Effect For St. Maarten

TROPICAL STORM TAMMY APPROACHINGTHE LEEWARDS

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN

A HURRICANE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN

At 11pm the center of tropical storm Tammy was located near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 57.1 West or about 495 miles southeast of St. Maarten.

The system is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (172 km/h). A gradual turn to the northwest with a reduction in speed is forecast on Friday, and this motion should continue through Saturday Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 19th October 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) October 20, 2023 

WEATHER:    

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

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

Sunset Today: 5:48 P.M.                           Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.   

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 9 to 18 mph and higher gusts possible. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A moisture surge will account for cloudy periods, isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms during this forecast period Read more

A Tropical Storm Watch Issued For St. Maarten

TROPICAL STORM TAMMY STRENGTHENING..

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH ISSUED FOR ST. MAARTEN

At 11am the center of tropical storm Tammy was located near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 55.7 West or about 580 miles southeast of St. Maarten.

The system is moving toward the west northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A slower west northwest motion is expected through tonight. A turn towards the northwest is forecast on Friday and this motion should continue into the weekend. On this forecast track, the center of Tammy is forecast to move near or over the Leeward Islands Friday and Saturday Read more

Witu Attends Values Education Conference In Barbados

Philipsburg – The President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson, explored the possible commitment of WITU to promote a values-based education by participating in the Values Education Conference held in Barbados from October 12th to 14th, 2023.

In light of the recent surge in negativity and unfounded claims within our country, Mr Read more

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Getting Ready For This YearS Big Live Nature Quiz Kids Edition

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — DCNA is preparing to host this years Big Live Nature Quiz (BLNQ) Kids edition. This online nature trivia game is open to all students in primary school in grades 5 and 6 (group 7 and 8 in the Dutch school system) in the Dutch Caribbean. The BLNQ is created to teach students about nature in a fun and interactive way, to instill pride in the islands wildlife, support nature-friendly practices, support the projects of the nature parks, and to bring kids of the Dutch Caribbean into contact with each other.

On Thursday, 2nd November 2023, from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM (AST), the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) will host the Big Live Nature Quiz-Kids Edition, an engaging and educational event for primary school students in Aruba, Bonaire, Curaao, Saba, St Eustatius, and St Maarten.

Event Details

The Big Live Nature Quiz- kids edition is a live online nature trivia game hosted by DCNA and played in primary schools across the Dutch Caribbean.The quiz is a true multi-island team effort: created and supported by the six Dutch Caribbean islands including the nature conservation organizations (parks), primary schools, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) and Dutch Caribbean TV Read more

Pantophlet:And The Bullying Continues

The repayment of the loans acquired because of covid19 were due on October 10, 2023. If one was following statements I made in the past, I made it quite clear to the then Director of the Committee for Financial Supervision Mr. Gradus that doing so was impossible to which he agreed. I mentioned to him the issue of Debt Cancellation and his response was it is a political matter, to which I responded, It is not political, it is social.

What I can conclude however is that the bullying and blackmailing by the Dutch government being executed by State Secretary Alexander van Huffelen continues Read more

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...Avion Cazahuracanes De Noaa Encuentran A Tammy Ms Fuerte...

...LAS CONDICIONES DE TORMENTA TROPICAL Y LA LLUVIA FUERTE SON POSIBLES COMENZANDO ES-TE VIERNES...

Tormenta Tropical Tammy Advertencia Especial Nmero 4

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL202023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

800 AM AST jueves 19 de octubre de 2023

RESUMEN DE LAS 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...13.5N 55.1O

ALREDEDOR DE 465 MI...745 KM ESE DE GUADELOUPE

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...60 MPH...95 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...O O 280 GRADOS A 16 MPH...26 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...1004 MB...29.65 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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CAMBIOS CON ESTA ADVERTENCIA:

El gobierno de los Pases Bajos ha emitido una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical para Saba y San Eu-staquio.

RESUMEN DE VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS EN EFECTO:

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

* Barbados

* Dominica

* Martinica y Guadalupe

* Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, San Kitts y Nevis

* Saba y St Read more

Tropical Storm Tammy Special Advisory Number 4

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL202023

800 AM AST Thu Oct 19 2023

SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...13.5N 55.1W

ABOUT 465 MI...745 KM ESE OF GUADELOUPE

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Netherlands has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Saba and St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) October 19, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Sunset Today: 5:48 P.M Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The President of the Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) Stuart Johnson, explored the possible commitment of WITU to promote a values-based education by participating in the Values Education Conference held in Barbados from October 12th to 14th, 2023.

In light of the recent surge in negativity and unfounded claims within our country, Mr Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prison Officers' Day was celebrated with great jollification and reverence at the prisons conference hall in Point Blanche on Monday, October 16, 2023. An award ceremony and luncheon were executed to recognize the sacrifice of the unsung heroes behind the prison walls that provide safety and rehabilitation.

Noteworthy, was the presentation of awards to three (3) remarkable prison officers who have devoted more than three (3)decades of their lives to the Prison of Sint Maarten Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 17th October 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (06:00 LST) October 18, 2023 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 32 C / 91F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 5:49 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS:  

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 9 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

The atmosphere remains slightly unstable Read more

BONAIRE:--- DCNA is preparing to host this years Big Live Nature Quiz (BLNQ) Kids edition. This online nature trivia game is open to all students in primary school in grades 5 and 6 (group 7 and 8 in the Dutch school system) in the Dutch Caribbean. The BLNQ is created to teach students about nature in a fun and interactive way, to instill pride in the islands wildlife, support nature-friendly practices, support the projects of the nature parks, and to bring kids of the Dutch Caribbean into contact with each other Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 16th October 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) October 17, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy 

Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers 

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

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

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 9 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Weak instability, due to light winds and available moisture may cause brief showers across the region Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Sunday, Oct 15, the airport hall was laden with happy anticipation as a group of VWO 5 students and two teachers were waving goodbye to parents and Milton Peters College representatives: a long-awaited visit to Ahaus, in Germany was about to start.
A year ago, in October 2022, a group of German students from the Anne Frank Realschule visited Milton Peters College. This visit focused on language learning: Dutch, English French, and SXM culture.
The return visit of MPC students to Germany became possible when MPC managed to get a grant from Erasmus Plus for the bulk of the costs Read more

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Sarah Calls On Ottley To Amend The Current Sickness Insurance Law Of The Szv To Include Vendors, Taxi And Bus Drivers And Sole Proprietors.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The call was made during a recent public meeting of parliament requested by members of parliament Wescot-Williams, Heyliger-Marten, and Emmanuel in the presence of Minister Ottley, who was asked about the national health insurance that was touted to be introduced on January 1, 2024.

It is during that meeting we learned that the national health insurance will not go into effect per January 1, 2024, as previously announced by the minister, but most other questions regarding the implementation of the general health insurance were not answered Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Sint Maarten's Law Enforcement and Border Control gained an asset with the appointment of Mr. Jocelyn R. Levenstone as the new Head of Immigration. With a remarkable career spanning nearly 35 years in Law Enforcement, Coastguard operations, safety, and security management, Mr. Levenstone's diverse and extensive background positions him to lead the Immigration department into a new era of efficiency and effectiveness.

Levenstones journey began as a dedicated Police Officer at KPNA, where he served for eight years, specializing in law enforcement, crime prevention, investigation, and public safety, and as a key member of the Arrest Team.

Following this, Levenstone devoted fifteen years to the Dutch Caribbean Coastguard, where he amassed invaluable knowledge in Maritime Law, security, border control, search and rescue operations, and inter-agency collaboration Read more

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PHILIPSBURG--In a touching tribute to the "backbone of our educational system," United People's Party (UPP) Candidate and Policy Advisor in the Cabinet of the Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication Kevin Maingrette marked World Teachers Day with a heartwarming gesture of gratitude towards the educators of Leonard Conner Elementary School Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---: An extraordinary display of engagement and collaboration by a group of civil servants who submitted a letter with 116 questions to Minister Omar Ottley, highlighting their concerns and questions regarding the eagerly awaited Ottley Care (SAAHA), was met with enthusiasm and appreciation at the Government Administration Building on Tuesday, October 10th Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 13 October 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) October 14, 2023

TROPICAL STORM SEAN WEAKENING

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with a few showers.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 5:52 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:06 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS:

Weak instability and available moisture will trigger a few showers. A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds across the region. 

Long period northeasterly swells will affect regional waters for the next few days Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, October 12, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) October 13, 2023

SEAN STRENGTHENS BACK INTO A TROPICAL STORM

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 5:52 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS:

A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds across the region Read more