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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 26th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 27th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy, breezy and slightly hazy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: Light concentrations of Saharan dust will persist today however, expect a gradual decrease overnight Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 25th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 26th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Mostly fair, breezy and slightly hazy.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Mostly fair, breezy and slightly hazy. Brief isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Light concentrations of Saharan dust will persist and reduce both visibility and air quality Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 24 June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 25 June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: A plume of Saharan dust hovering over the region will continue to reduce visibility and air quality through this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 23 June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 24 June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy, and breezy with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Showers will remain restricted, due to a dry and stable atmosphere across the region Read more

Silent March Against Violence In Bonaire

Some of the participants

KRALENDIJK--In response to the increasing gun violence and the recent murder of a 15-year-old boy, a silent march was held in Bonaire on June 19. A large group of islanders walked silently to send a collective signal.

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DATE ISSUED: Friday 20th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 21st June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy, breezy and slightly hazy.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeast to East, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 18 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: Light concentrations of Saharan dust will persist and affect both visibility and air quality across the region Read more

Lacroes Warns Of No-Confidence Motion If Govt. Fails To Move Country Forward

Francisco Lacroes

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on Thursday issued a strong warning that he will be the one to bring a motion of no-confidence if the government does not sufficiently move the country forward.

If I, Francisco Alberto Lacroes, an elected member of this Parliament, believe that this government is not willing and able to bring this country forward, then it is in my right to bring a motion of disapproval or a motion of no-confidence the same way I have praised all ministers when they did something good, Lacroes said during the start of the public plenary discussions on the draft 2025 budget.

He outlined the process for such a motion Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 19th June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 20th June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy, breezy and slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeast to East, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Light concentrations of Saharan dust will reduce visibility and air quality across the region Read more

Minister Plenipotentiary: Dutch Safety Board Expertise Vital Source Of Knowledge To Tap Into

Chief of Staff Cabinet Minister Plenipotentiary Carol Voges (second left), Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell (third left), and members of the Dutch Safety Board.

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 11 June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 12 June 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Air quality and visibility will remain reduced through the next 24 to 36 hours, due to the presence of Saharan Dust affecting the region Read more

Mussington Receives Members Of Prevention And Security Mission

Meeting in progress with members of CLSPD.

MARIGOT--Collectivit President Louis Mussington recently welcomed members of the Prevention and Security Mission (Conseil Local de Scurit et de Prvention de la Dlinquance (CLSPD)) and, in particular, the social mediators who work in the field.

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PHILIPSBURG--The final results of two comprehensive studies into the lifestyles and motor skills of children in St. Maarten was presented by Stichting Expertisecentrum Ervaringsgericht Onderwijs (EGO) Foundation representatives to a broad cross-section of persons working in public education and the school sector, at the Government Building, Philipsburg, on Monday.

Among the around 30 attendees present, prominent names included Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel S.J Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 2nd June 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd June 2025 A DUST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6AM TUESDAY 3RD JUNE WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally hazy and breezy. There is a low chance of showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: High concentrations of Saharan dust will dominate conditions for the next 18 24 hours, reducing both visibility and air quality across the region Read more

Aviation Veteran Michael Cleaver Tackles His Biggest Challenge Yet

Airport technology plays a crucial role in passenger safety and experience, Cleaver says.

~ A CEOs ground-up approach to transforming PJIA ~

By Jacqueline Hooftman

SIMPSON BAY--From starting at American Airlines as a baggage handler at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico with a Bachelors degree in business administration in hand to now running St. Maartens national airport, Michael Cleavers forty-year career in aviation has come full circle Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 30 May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 31 May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, becoming cloudy at times with brief showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:44 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Patches of low-level clouds moving in the easterly wind flow may produce brief showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 27th May 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 28th May 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy. Light showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly to Easterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Generally stable conditions will prevail Read more

Suriname Elections: President SantokhiS Vhp Toe-To-Toe With Ndp Candidate Geerlings-Simons

Workers at a polling station.

By Marvin Hokstam

PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- As election results in Suriname were trickling in on election day, May 25, 2025, United Reformed Party VHP of sitting president Chandrikapersad Santokhi and National Democratic Party (NDP) of deceased former president Desi Bouterse appear slated to win the National Assembly (DNA) Read more

Teatt Ministry To Review Economic, Social Impact Of Soul Beach Festival

The TEATT Ministry will be conducting a review to assess the economic and social impact of the recently-concluded Soul Beach Music Festival. In photo: TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (centre) with Cedric the entertainer (right) and Soul Beach Festival Productions CEO Mark Adkins (left).

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) will be conducting a review to assess the economic and social impact of the recently-concluded Soul Beach Music Festival, which made a highly anticipated return to St Read more

Minister Gumbs Claims Vromi Was "Not Fully Aware" Of Civil Works Permit Requirements

VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs in the House of Parliament on Friday 

~ Court ruling underscores need for legal clarity as misclassification of permits continues  

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Read more

Keenan Benjamin Receives Support From Police Union For Educational Trip

Keenan Benjamin (left) receiving the financial donation from the police union NAPB.

PHILIPSBURG--The board of police union NAPB St. Maarten has presented a monetary donation to Keenan Benjamin, the son of the late police officer Gamali Benji Benjamin, in support of his upcoming 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

Sooting In Grand Case Claims One Fatality, And One Injured

GRAND CASEA shooting in Grand Case on Friday night has claimed the life of one individual and another person was shot, receiving at least two bullet wounds, the prosecutor confirmed.

  The incident took place at around midnight at the intersection at Rue des coles and Passage des coles, according to the Gendarmerie. The injured individual was treated at the scene and rushed to hospital but his condition was not known.

  An investigation into a homicide and attempted homicide has been opened and entrusted to the Gendarmeries research unit Read more

Shooting In Grand Case Claims One Fatality, And One Injured

GRAND CASEA shooting in Grand Case on Friday night has claimed the life of one individual and another person was shot, receiving at least two bullet wounds, the prosecutor confirmed.

  The incident took place at around midnight at the intersection at Rue des coles and Passage des coles, according to the Gendarmerie. The injured individual was treated at the scene and rushed to hospital but his condition was not known.

  An investigation into a homicide and attempted homicide has been opened and entrusted to the Gendarmeries research unit Read more

Guyana Passport Issues Being Resolved

~ Sint Maarten Among 10 Consulates to Receive Biometric Kit ~

SAUNDERS, St. Maarten After months of delay, citizens of Guyana living outside their homeland will soon be able to receive their new passports, and the Sint Maarten Consulate is among 10 of 29 in the diaspora to receive the first set of biometric kits.

This announcement was made on Wednesday during a virtual meeting of Heads of Missions and Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Corporation, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper; and Deputy Chief Immigration Officer, Senior Superintendent Stephen Telford.

The delay stemmed from a change of systems at the Central Passport and Immigration Office in Georgetown, which now requires all applicants to submit their biometrics before the travel document can be processed Read more