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DATE ISSUED: Friday, June 30, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) July 01, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy, with brief showers possible. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 15 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A combination of drier air and Saharan dust is anticipated to restrict significant precipitation across the region Read more

Signing at building site.

KRALENDIJK--The Executive Council of Bonaire and Hugo de Jonge, Dutch Minister for Housing and Spatial Planning, on Thursday jointly signed the housing deal for Bonaire. The aim is to realise 2,124 affordable homes by the end of 2030.

The Netherlands will be making 10 million euros available for the first phase for 600 units and the accompanying infrastructure, as of 2025.

At this moment in time, construction activities are in full swing on Bonaire Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) June 30, 2023 

THE HEAVY RAINFALL/FLOOD ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELED 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Friday midday: Cloudy to partly cloudy, and hazy with brief local showers possible. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M Read more

Minister Of Justice Warns Of Fake Immigration Consultants

PHILIPSBURG--Foreigners who feel they have been or are being defrauded by an immigration consultant on St. Maarten are urged by the Ministry of Justice to call the St. Maarten Police Force KPSM Fraud Department. Justice Minister Anna Richardson on Wednesday warned of ghost consultants scamming residence permit applicants out of th Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) June 29, 2023 

A HEAVY RAINFALL/FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR
ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy, breezy, and hazy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M Read more

Ncf Holds Ceremony For Second Chance Graduates

Keynote speaker Gracita R. Arrindell with the graduates

ST. EUSTATIUS--New Challenges Foundation (NCF) held a graduation ceremony for the second chance education graduates under the theme Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.

The ceremony was held at Mike van Putten Youth Centre/Lions Den on Thursday, June 22. The 10 graduates were Marley Brown, Erika Simmons, Jamile Redan, Tallijah Pers, Ashanti Carti, Shadiro Simmons, Anajah Smith, DShandra Turner, Isiah Courtar and Marques Schrewhardt.

The ceremony featured speeches by board members and invited guests, Commissioner of Education Reuben Merkman, NCF president Charles Lindo and director Francine Foe, who all congratulated the graduates on this hard-fought achievement and offered words of wisdom and encouragement.

President of the Parliament of St Read more

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Dutch Caribbean Institutions Sign Mous Towards Higher Education

From left: USM President Dr. Antonio Carmona Be; Dr. Elisabeth Echteld of the University of Curaao; Drs. Marilyn Richardson of IPA and Rector of the University of Aruba Dr. Viola Heutger.

 POND ISLAND--The four main institutions of higher education and research in the Carib Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) June 28, 2023

WEATHER: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with light haze, isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:52 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:40 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph and occasional higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS:

A combination of favorable upper level conditions and an approaching tropical wave, will account for isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms across the local area Read more

Pupils of Sr. Regina School with story reader Doris Dedier (left)

 SIMPSON BAY--Beyond Kultura Events Foundation (BKEF) recently closed off its story reading programme at Sister Regina Primary School in Simpson Bay. For ten weeks, children of groups 5 cycle 2 and 7 cycle 2, were fully engaged in comprehensive story reading by BKEFs certified reader Doris Dedier.

Per group session, Dedier read an average of two stories from author Loekie Morales childrens book Zonnesproetjes Tropisch Nestje in the Dutch language.

Last year, the English translation of these books, The Freckled Bunch Tropical Shelter, was donated to all primary schools of St Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, June 26, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) June 27, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:51 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:39 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East southeasterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 06 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS:

A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain a light to gentle wind flow across the region Read more

Pm Jacobs Retained As Na Leader, Doran Announced As Deputy Leader

NA candidates on stage at Aleeze Convention Center during the partys congress on Sunday evening.

~ Interim board in place ~

 MADAME ESTATE--Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs was retained as National AllianceRead more

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Tropical Storm Cindy Advisory Number 6

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL042023

1100 AM AST Fri Jun 23 2023

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LOCATION...12.5N 48.0W

ABOUT 915 MI...1470 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES

The St Read more

OhndhaeS Campaign Launch Dq Community Center Sat.

From left: MP William Marlin and NA candidate Cloyd Ohndhae Marlin.

DUTCH QUARTER--National Alliance (NA) candidate Cloyd Ohndhae Marlin will be officially launching his campaign with a community celebration at Dutch Quart Read more

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Tropical Storm Bret Intermediate Advisory Number 16A

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032023

800 AM AST Fri Jun 23 2023

SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...13.4N 63.6W

ABOUT 160 MI...260 KM W OF ST. VINCENT

ABOUT 370 MI...600 KM ENE OF CURACAO

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES

The Meteorological Department of St Read more

Brison Drafts Law For 70% Road Tax, Inspection Fees, Car Rental Tax To Go Towards Road Fund

UP MP Rolando Brison.

~ Improve heavy equipment inspection ~

PHILIPSBURG--United People's (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Rolando Brison said he has drafted a law adjusting the Motor Vehicle Inspection Ordinance to improve heavy equipment vehicle inspection and for road tax and car rental fees to go directly to the St Read more

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday, June 22, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) June 23, 2023 

NO CHANGES TO BRETS FORECAST 

TROP. DEPRESSION #4 TO PASS NEAR SXM 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY, JUNE 25th  

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Partly cloudy and breezy with light haze, and a few isolated showers possible. 

Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers. 

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             

Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:51 P.M Read more

Pm Satisfied With Capacity Building Of Local Institutions

The visiting delegation being given a tour of a school slated for repairs through the Trust Fund.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister (PM) Silveria Jacobs has expressed satisfaction with the capacity being built in local institutions during her tenure as head of the Council of Ministers.

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32 Graduate Mgdw, Valedictorian Top Performer In Public Education

Graduates with the school manager and VROMI minister.

HOPE ESTATE--Smiles and pride dominated the atmosphere at Marie Genevieve de Weever (MGDW) Primary School on Wednesday, when 32 pupils collected their diplomas during their graduation ceremony to mark the end of their primary school days.

...Bret Near Hurricane Strength...

...EXPECTED TO BRING STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN TO PORTIONS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT...

Tropical Storm Bret Intermediate Advisory Number 12A

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032023

800 AM AST Thu Jun 22 2023

SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...13.6N 57.0W

ABOUT 170 MI...265 KM E OF BARBADOS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...

* St Read more

Pilot Of First After-Hour House Doctor Care To Start At Smdc

From left: SMDC Chief Operations Manager Joshua Djemadi, Dr. Danny Dennaoui of SMDC, VSA Minister Omar Ottley, SZV Director Glen Carty and SZV Chief Operations Officer Reginald Willemsberg.

SIMPSON BAY--Persons who are in need of urgent non-emergency medical attention after business hours will soon be able to receive care at St Read more

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Public Education Top Performer: LetS Dare To Pursue Our Dreams

Top FBE Exit Examinations performer for all public schools in St. Maarten Marie Genevieve De Weever Primary School (MGDW) pupil Chenoa Kuiper (third left) with Glenderlin Holiday, MGDW School Manager Stuart Johnson and VROMI Minister Egbert Doran.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) June 22, 2023

...TROPICAL STORM BRET CONTINUES TO MOVE WESTWARD...

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:51 P.M Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) June 21, 2023

TROPICAL STORM BRET EXPECTED THE STRENGTHEN

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:50 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:38 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 16 mph and a few higher gusts possible.

SYNOPSIS:

Moisture associated with a tropical wave will cause isolated showers across the region Read more

WomenS Self-Defence Training Expanded To Include 20 Women

From left: Aartwichgt Bell, VSA Minister Omar Ottley and Mike Cornet.

PHILIPSBURG--The Womens Basic Self Defense Training has been expanded to include twenty women in the second cohort.

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