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 DATE ISSUED: Friday, 6th September 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 7th September 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Occasionally cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Tonight through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:22 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 9 to 15 mph and higher gusts near showers.SYNOPSIS: Instability and moisture associated with an approaching tropical wave will cause cloudiness, showers and thunderstorms across the region, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

Prostate Cancer Screening For Men 40 Years And Older

Some of the partners involved in the prostate cancer testing events.

PHILIPSBURG--Positive and Elektralyets Foundations in collaboration with St. Maarten Laboratory Services (SLS), St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) and NAPA Auto Parts, will be hosting several prostate cancer screening events for men forty years and older.

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 5th September 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 6th September 2024 WEATHER:This afternoon: Hot and humid. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Friday midday: Warm and humid with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are possible. Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81F Sunset Today: 6:23 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 18 mph; higher gusts are possible. SYNOPSIS: Relatively stable conditions and gentle winds maintain hot and humid conditions despite likely showers Read more

Operation Starts To Relocate Beached Vessel Island Scout

VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs and TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten overseeing the relocation of the vessel on Wednesday.

PHILIPSBURG--Authorities on Wednesday began the major operation to relocate beached vessel Island Scout from the waters near the site of the former Great Bay Beach Hotel, where it got stuck during the passing of tropical storm Ernesto.

The vessel is being moved to Port St Maarten and eventually out of St Maartens waters.

Government had issued a Ministerial Decree on Thursday last in which a 48-hour notice was issued to the owner of Island Scout Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 4th September 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 5th September 2024 WEATHER:This afternoon: Hot, humid and breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Warm and breezy with isolated showers. Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81F Sunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday midday: Northeast to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph. SYNOPSIS: Moderate moisture levels and a generally stable atmosphere maintain hot and humid conditions across the region Read more

Mercelina: Gebe Will Absorb Cost Of Fuel Clause Fluctuation

PHILIPSBURG--Consumers should not be feeling the squeeze in the fluctuation in the fuel clause. Prime Minister Dr Luc Mercelina told reporters on Wednesday last that utilities company GEBE will be absorbing this cost.

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 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 3 September 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 4 September 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, Hot & Humid with light haze and brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A dry and stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity and support hot temperatures across the local region Read more

Gumbs Streamlines Process For Third-Party Invoicing

Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs

PHILIPSBURG--With effect from September 1, third-party vendors that have delivered goods and services to the government of St. Maarten will be required to submit their invoices centrally to the Ministry of Finance Accounting Department. The invoices can be forwarded electronically to the email addres Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Monday, 2 September 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 3 September 2024 WEATHER:This afternoon: Cloudy and slightly breezy, becoming partly cloudy with brief passing showers and possible thunder.Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, Hot & Humid with light haze and brief local showers possible. Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79F Sunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 20 mph, and occasional higher gusts. SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a passing tropical wave will cause cloudiness, showers, possible thunder, and breezy conditions across the local region this afternoon Read more

CUL DE SAC--Three St. Maarten Academy students emerged the top performers for the country at this years May-June Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations with Grade One passes in nine subjects each.

Competing for this years valedictorian spot at the schools December commencement ceremony are Ferley Feliz Valerio, Liliana Jack and Khesha Deodatt. The three girls, all now age 17 years, were among 70 Form Five students sitting the CSEC examinations.

Valerio earned top honours in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English A, Geography, Human and Social Biology, Information Technology, Mathematics and Physics, all with a straight A profile Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday 29th August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 30th August 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Hot, humid and breezy.This evening through Friday midday: Warm and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:58 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Expect a hot and humid afternoon as stable conditions dominate Read more

Practical Exercises For Aspiring Commanders At Fire Department

One of the practical exercise sessions.

BONAIRE--Under the guidance of experienced instructors, aspiring commanders of the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department BKCN are developing essential skills for responding effectively to emergencies. From August 12 to September 26, exercises are being held at the fire station on the airport grounds and at various public locations.

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1St Batch Of Lease-To-Own Generators On Their Way

PHILIPSBURG--The first batch of lease-to-own containerised generators have been
shipped and are on their way to St. Maarten, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina announced
on Wednesday.
He told reporters at the live Council of Ministers press briefing that a total of twenty
20-foot containers will be coming as part of phase two of the plan to resolve the current
electricity crisis being faced by the country Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 28 August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 29 August 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers and possible thunder.Tonight through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy & Warm with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:30 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:58 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14mph.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and slight instability associated with a passing tropical wave will cause cloudiness, showers, and thunderstorms across the local region Read more

Anguilla United Front Opposition Party Presents Gst Relief Plan

From left: Jose Vanterpool, Kyle Hodge, Cora Richardson Hodge, Cardigan Connor and Shellya Rogers.

ANGUILLA--Members of the Anguilla United Front (AUF) party that currently holds five elected seats in the House of Assembly, have over the months stressed the struggles of the population due to the high tax burden created by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implemented since July 2020 Read more

President Mussington Praises Launch Of Limited Edition Yellow Guavaberry Rhum

President Luis Mussington (second from left) together with the Maccows (third and fourth from right) showcasing the yellow guavaberry rhum.

MARIGOT--Colombier Guavaberry Rhum producer Louis Maccow and his wife Luz Marie unveiled a special limited-edition yellow guavaberry rhum on Tuesday. The event, held at the Guavaberry Colombier Tradition store, was attended by President of the Collectivit Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 27 August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 28 August 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy, Hot & Humid with brief local showers possible.Tonight through Wednesday morning: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers, and possible thunder.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:30 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:58 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 6 to 12 mph, and possibly higher gusts in or near showers.SYNOPSIS: A mostly stable atmosphere will provide hot, humid, and fairly dry conditions today Read more

Gumbs Asks Cbcs To Correct Controversial Billboard In Town

The CBCS billboard near the Salt Pickers roundabout in Philipsburg.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has requested that Central Bank of Curaao and St. Maarten (CBCS) President Richard Doornbosch have what she referred to as the controversial billboard promoting the new Caribbean guilder, which is placed near the Salt Pi Read more

Jacobs Resigns As Alliance Leader, Bows Out Of Active Politics For Now

Silveria Jacobs

~ Unjust to maintain leadership ~

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) leader and outgoing Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Monday 26th August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 27th August 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:31 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 6 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A weak Atlantic high pressure system will maintain mostly gentle winds along with hot and humid conditions Read more

Hundreds Rally To End Violence Among Youth, Stop School Fights

Students at Milton Peters College holding a poster in support of the rally to end youth violence.

ST. PETERS--A call from the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM to support a March Against Youth Violence in the St. Peters and South Reward areas on Friday garnered strong backing from the educational sector and political leaders, including Prime Minister Luc Mercelina and Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis Read more

Cbcs Donates Naf. 10,000 To Nature Foundation St. Maarten

Nature Foundation St. Maarten Manager Leslie Hickerson (centre) accepts the donation from CBCS President Richard Doornbosch (right).

PHILIPSBURG--The Central Bank of Curaao and St. Maarten (CBCS) donated NAf. 10,000 to Nature Foundation St. Maarten during the unveiling of the new Caribbean guilder Cg. currency at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino on Thursday evening last week.

A similar donation was made to the Carmabi Foundation in Curaao.

Established in 1996 and 1997, respectively, Carmabi and Nature Foundation St Read more

Eoc Meets To Debrief On The Passing Of Tropical Storm Ernesto

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) met at the Government Administration Building on Wednesday to debrief on the national response to the passing of Tropical Storm Ernesto, the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

The meeting was chaired by the honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.

Each Emergency Support Function (ESF) which makes up the essential core of the countrys national disaster system present for the meeting gave a presentation.

Fire Chief/Disaster Coordinator Clive Richardson said that the passing of Tropical Storm Ernesto tested all areas and levels of emergency response.

Richardson said the passing for the storm allowed the individual ESFs to fine tune their emergency response mechanisms in preparation for the next system.

The 10 ESFs are: ESF-1 NV GEBE (Water & Energy), ESF-2 Bureau Telecommunication and Post (BTP), ESF-3 Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (Public Works, Transport & Logistics), ESF-4 Fire Department, ESF-5 Police, ESF-6 Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, ESF-7 Department of Social Development (Evacuation, Shelters, Relief & Mass Care), ESF-8 Department of Communication, ESF-9 Governmental Affairs, and ESF-10 Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Telecommunication and Transport (Airport, Port & Hotels).

The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) which falls under the Fire Department (Ministry of General Affairs) headed by Fire Chief/Disaster Coordinator Clive Richardson, is appealing to all residents and businesses to remain vigilant and to maintain a state of readiness as the nation is now in the peak period of the hurricane season.

The remaining storm names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season are: Francine, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Milton, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sara, Tony, Valerie, and William.

The community is urged to learn more about hurricane hazards and how to prepare for a storm/hurricane strike by visiting the Government website: www.sintmaartengov.org/hurricane where you will be able to download your Hurricane Season Readiness Guide and Hurricane Tracking Chart.

Listen to the Government Radio station SXMGOV 107.9FM – for official information and news before, during and after a hurricane Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 23rd August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 24th August 2024 WEATHER:                                                              This afternoon: Hot, slightly hazy and breezy.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Warm and breezy with isolated showers. Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low:  29C / 84F Sunset Today:6:33 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East to northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph and higher gusts. SYNOPSIS: A plume of Saharan dust is reducing visibility, air quality, and moisture levels across the region Read more