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PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Friday, 17th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 18th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:30 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:54 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 08 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture and weak instability will cause isolated showers across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 16th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 17th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy, slightly hazy and occasionally breezy. Isolated showers are possible.Tonight, through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and occasionally breezy, with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: Easterly, with a light to moderate breeze, ranging from 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather and occasionally breezy conditions will prevail, despite weak instability and moderate moisture levels Read more

Government Defends Public Access To Mullet Bay Beach In Court Dispute

(From left to right) Attorney Gerald Simmonsde Jong (De Jong Law Firm), Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs, Head of Domain Affairs Marcia Richardson, and Director of Kadaster Benjamin Ortega.

PHILIPSBURG--The Government of St Read more

Participants and facilitators

Sharing knowledge

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Library, in collaboration with the St. Maarten Tax Administration, hosted its second annual tax workshop at the Belvedere Community Center on Friday, April 10, where approximately 25 senior citizens gathered for an informative session.

Designed for persons ages 60 and over, the session included a practical presentation and an interactive tax case study, giving participants a clearer understanding of how to complete their income tax forms Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 15th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 16th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy. There is a low chance of showers.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and occasionally breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly to easterly, with a light to moderate breeze, between 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relatively warm and moist southeasterly winds will maintain weak instability across the area Read more

Vromi Hails Public-Private Partnership Project As Billy Folly Road Officially Opens

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs cut the ribbon to officially open Billy Folly Road following successful completion of the first public-private partnership infrastructure pilot project Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 13 April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 14 April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy to cloudy with light haze and isolated showers, some heavy.Tonight through Tuesday midday: Cloudy with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: Increasing moisture and instability, along with warm southeasterly winds will cause periods of cloudiness and intermittent showers across the local area Read more

Cafy Reflects On Growth, Wellness In Student Week

A scene during the event

POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martins Caribbean Academic Foundation Year (CAFY) students recently participated in an engaging and impactful Student Success Week, a three-day initiative designed to support their academic, personal and social developm Read more

                                                       12PM Public Weather ForecastDATE ISSUED: Friday 10th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 11th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East to southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, from 8 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system continues to dominate and limit showers across the region Read more

Arrindell Meets With Svobe To Expand Opportunities For St Maarten Students

Minster Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell.

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell met with a delegation from the Stichting Voortgezet Onderwijs van de Boven Read more

Wicsu-Psu Govt Signs Agreement, Firefighters Placement, Pay, Pension Disputes Addressed

Prime Minister Dr Luc Mercelina (sitting, third left), WICSU-PSU President Sharon Cangieter (sitting right) and firefighters.

PHILIPSBURG--An agreement addressing long-standing issues affecting Fire Department personnel, including placement, career progression, compensation, and pension-related losses, has been signed between the Gov Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 9th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 10th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy, slightly hazy and occasionally breezy. Brisk showers are likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East to southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system dominates and limits showers across the region Read more

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 08 April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 09 April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and brief showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East to southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze at 9 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A light concentration of Saharan dust is currently affecting air quality, people with allergies or respiratory conditions should take appropriate precautions Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 07 April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 08 April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly breezy with light haze and brief showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 12 to 18 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A somewhat stable atmosphere and mostly moderate winds will prevail Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 02 April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 03 April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:26 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and instability associated with a passing trough of low pressure will cause periods of cloudiness and intermittent showers across the local area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 01 April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 02 April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:26 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:06 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A somewhat stable atmosphere will maintain a light to moderate breeze Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 31st March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 1st April 2026 

WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and occasionally breezy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F            Forecast Low:  25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:26 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to east northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A high pressure ridge will maintain gentle to moderate winds Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 30th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 31st March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 29C / 84F            Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:08 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph.SYNOPSIS: Despite a relatively stable atmosphere, patches of low level clouds may cause isolated showers Read more

Xoey Fitzpatrick Aventurin Captivates Audience With Talent, Culture, Wins Junior Carnival Crown

2026 Junior Carnival Queen Xanisha Xoey Fitzpatrick Aventurin (second left) flanked by second runner up YSheyda Madramootoo (left), MP Sjamira Roseburg (third left), first runner-up Kayla Fontenelle (fourth left) and Kyrie Fleming, who placed third (right).

MADAME ESTATE--The St. Maarten Junior Carnival Pageant 2026 reached a thrilling climax on Saturday, March 28, asXanisha Xoey Fitzpatrick Aventurin was crowned Junior Carnival Queen, earning 845 points and standing out in a field of talented young contestants at the Aleeze Convention Center.

The packed audience witnessed a showcase of creativity, culture, and youthful excellence, as Xoeys performances left a lasting impression on judges and spectators alike.

The competition concluded with Xoey winning the crown as well as Miss Amity, Miss Popularity, Best Speech, Best Talent and Best Carnival Costume Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 27th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 28th March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:10 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and weak instability will account for brief isolated showers across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 26 March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 27 March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Although fair-weather conditions will prevail, shallow patches of moisture may produce a brief shower at times Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 25th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 26th March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East southeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Weak instability and lingering moisture associated with a shear line will cause isolated showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 24th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 25th March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Despite a relatively stable atmosphere, lingering moisture may cause isolated showers across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 23rd March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 24th March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:13 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to gentle breeze, from 4 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather conditions will dominate despite the likely isolated shower Read more