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DATE ISSUED: Friday 16th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 17th May 2025 FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 12PM SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025!WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Generally cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Cloudy to overcast with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:39 P.M.              Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: An approaching upper-level trough is the dominant feature of this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 15th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 16th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through tonight: Variably cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Friday morning through midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relatively dry and stable conditions will persist until tomorrow morning Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 14th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 15th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain stable conditions across the area Read more

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 13 May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 14 May 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:38 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Patches of clouds moving in the brisk wind flow may cause brief showers across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 12 May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 13 May 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:37 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A recent surface trough may cause brief isolated showers across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 9th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 10th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:41 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeast to East-southeasterly, with a light breeze, at 4 to 10 mph becoming variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: A relatively moist but stabilizing atmosphere remains in the wake of a trough Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 8th May 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 9th May 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon and evening: Variably cloudy with isolated showers. There is a chance of thunder.Tonight, through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.Forecast High:31C / 88F                      Forecast Low: 24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:36 P.M.                          Sunrise Tomorrow:5:42 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: Northerly to Easterly, with light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 10 mph; becoming variable and calm at times.SYNOPSIS:   A trough is affecting the island and increasing instability across the area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, May 07, 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) May 08, 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Thursday midday: Generally cloudy with occasional scattered showers.Forecast High:30C / 86F                      Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:36 P.M.                          Sunrise Tomorrow:5:42 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with light air to gentle breeze at 03 to 10 mph, becoming variable at times.SYNOPSIS:   As a trough continues to cause instability across the region, expect cloudy skies with occasional scattered showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 6th May 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 7th May 2025 WEATHER:  This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Generally cloudy with some scattered showers.Forecast High:31C / 88F                     Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:35 P.M.                        Sunrise Tomorrow:5:43 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to Easterly, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph. SYNOPSIS:   A low-level trough will influence increased moisture and instability over the area during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 5th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 6th May 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High:31C / 88F                      Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:35 P.M.                          Sunrise Tomorrow:5:43 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph. SYNOPSIS:   A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the local area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 2nd May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd May 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Saturday morning through midday: Generally cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely. Forecast High: 30C / 84F                           Forecast Low: 24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:34 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:45 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeast to Easterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 15 mph. SYNOPSIS:   Relatively stable conditions will continue despite high moisture levels Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 29th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 30th April 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with isolated showers. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:33 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:46 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Southeasterly to east-northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 11 mph. SYNOPSIS:   Lingering moisture and instability will account for isolated showers across the region, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 28th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 29th April 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:33 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:47 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 5 to 13 mph. SYNOPSIS:   The atmosphere across the region remains sufficiently moist and unstable to support the development of isolated showers during this forecast period Read more

Dutch Government Distances Itself From BaudetS Controversial Views

Curaaos outgoing Minister Plenipotentiary Carlson Manuel (left) and St. Maartens Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell.

By Otti Thomas

THE HAGUE--The Dutch government has formally distanced itself from controversial remarks made by far-right Member of Parliament Thierry Baudet, founder and leader of the far-right Forum for Democracy FvD Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 25 April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 26 April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:32 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly to easterly with a light breeze at 4 to 9 mph, becoming variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: Increased moisture and instability associated with a multi-layered trough will provide cloudy skies and isolated showers across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 24 April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 25 April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 87F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:32 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly to southeasterly with a light breeze at 4 to 7 mph, becoming variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability from a multi-layered trough will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers across the local region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 24th April 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:31 P.M.                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:50 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly to east northeasterly with a light breeze at 4 to 7 mph, becoming variable or calm at times. SYNOPSIS:   A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict deep cloud formation and precipitation across the region today Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Mostly fair.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73FSunset Today: 6:31 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northerly to east northeasterly with a light breeze of 4 to 7 mph, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds during this forecast period Read more

Pm Mercelina, Mp Lewis Slam BaudetS Colonial Fantasy As Racist And Dangerous

Reaction to the remarks by Baudet (right).

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 17th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 18th April 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon: Partly cloudy with isolated showers. This evening through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High:29C / 84F                 Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:30 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:54 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday morning: East southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph. SYNOPSIS:   An approaching multilayered trough will account for increased instability and available moisture across the region, particularly during the overnight hours Read more

Kadaster Introduces Credit Line To Simplify Legal Service Access

Kadaster Director Benjamin Ortega (left), and the Dean of the Bar Association, Zylena Bary meet as part of Kadasters ongoing outreach to professional stakeholders.

 

PHILIPSBURG--In a bid to improve service accessibility and enhance efficiency, Kadaster St. Maarten has introduced a new credit line starting from Cg Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 16th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 17th April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:54 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Despite moderate moisture levels, a relatively stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 15th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 16th April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 5 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A building high-pressure system will maintain generally stable conditions, and gentle to moderate winds across the region Read more

Meyers Slams Politicking Over 2025 Budget, Suggests Mps Cut Their Salaries By 50%

SAM MP Franklin Meyers

 

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Franklin Meyers of Soualiga Action Movement (SAM) criticised the ongoing political back-and-f Read more