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 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

Governor Baly Starts Consultations As A Result Of 2024 Snap Election

HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG On Tuesday August 20, 2024, the Governor of Sint Maarten, His Excellency A.G. Baly, LL.M. was informed by the chairperson of the Central Voting Bureau about the proceedings of the August 19, 2024 parliamentary elections. The Governor has also received the preliminary results of said parliamentary elections.

Based on the preliminary results, the Governor has commenced the consultations with various stakeholders to gather information on the process regarding the formation of a new government Read more

Caretaker Minister Of Justice Meets WithNewly Formed Customs Management Team

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Caretaker Minister of Justice, Lyndon Lewis, held a meeting with the newly appointed management team of the Customs Department. The meeting included Mr. Anthony Doran, who has resumed his position as Head of Customs, and Mr. Rogerrel Mauricia.

During this important meeting, Minister Lewis engaged with the new leadership to discuss the strategic direction and priorities for the Customs Department Read more

Launch Entrepreneurship Development Program

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten -The Sint Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC)Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the first Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP).

The four-week EDP is designed to equip aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with essential business skills Read more

Sam: No Discussion Yet On Govt., Open To Dialogue

SUCKER GARDEN Leader of the Soualiga Action Movement (SAM) Franklin Meyers congratulates the leaders of all parties who gained seats in Mondays election. The people have spoken, and we respect their decision.

Addressing the numerous rumors circulating within our community about SAM being part of the upcoming government, Meyers wants to make it clear that no discussions have taken place between SAM and the current governing parties URSM, DP and PFP Read more

Soualiga Corporate Toastmasters Club Congratulates Pdd Brenda Maynard, Dtm

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten —In Anaheim California, August 16, 2024 at the 100th year Anniversary of Toastmasters International Hall of fame Ceremony,PDD Brenda Maynard, DTM wasinducted into the Hall of Fame 2024as she received thisprestigious President Citation Award from Toastmasters International President Morag Mathieson during t Read more

Dog Owner Fined Naf 5,000 For Negligence After Pitbull Incident

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten A dog owner was sentenced to pay a fine of NAf. 5,000 by the Court of First Instance today, Wednesday, following an incident involving his pitbulls that resulted in endangering the safety of people on his property.

The prosecution initially demanded a sentence that included conditional custody of three months in addition to the fine. However, the court settled on the financial penalty alone Read more

Ursm, Dp, Pfp, Sam To Form The Next Govt.

PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM), the Democratic Party (DP), Party for Progress (PFP) and Soualiga Action Movement (SAM) will form St Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 22 August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 23 August 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and Hot with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with brief local showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:34 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 16 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture associated with patches of low-level clouds moving across the local region will account for brief passing showers Read more

Entrepreneurship Development Program Launched By Sedc

Dr. Ann Marlin-Evans conducting the training at the Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP).

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Entrepreneurship Development Center (SEDC) Foundation has launched the first Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP).

  The four-week EDP is designed to equip aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with essential business skills Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 21st August 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL:  Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd August 2024 WEATHER:This Afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times and breezy with showers and possible isolated thunderstorms. Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79F Sunset Today: 6:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:56 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This Afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph with occasional higher gusts. SYNOPSIS: A tropical wave continues to drift across the region Read more