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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 4th November 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 5th November 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:14 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to southeast, with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A shallow trough will support isolated showers across the area during this forecast period Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 30th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 31st October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Friday midday: Occasionally cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS:A high-pressure system will support stable weather conditions this afternoon and evening, despite the isolated shower Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 29th October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 30th October 2025

THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS DISCONTINUED

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 5:41 P.M.             Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A high-pressure ridge will dominate and maintain light to moderate winds Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 23rd October 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 24th October 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:45 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:08 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-southeast to south-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 10 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS:Slightly unstable, and generally breezy conditions will persist and support isolated showers.Slight to moderate sea conditions will prevail Read more

Island Gems Donates Furniture To Asa

Island Gems Charity Foundation has once again extended its support to local youth by donating new furniture to No Kidding with Our Kids Foundation, commonly known as ASA. In photo: ASA children are busy reading at a table with Island Gems and ASA representatives looking on. From left, standing: Assistant Director Chulyta Jubitana, Island Gems President Alita Singh, Ludmilla de Weever, Marieke van Zadelhoff, Asha Stevens, and Astrid Plantz, with ASA Team Coordinator Minoiche Delices Read more

Govt. To Allocate Xcg 20,000 For Stray Animal Control Prog.

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (left) MP Francisco Lacroes (right) and representatives of some of the partners in the project.

PHILIPSBURG--Government has agreed to allocate XCG 20,000 to support a comprehensive sterilization and public education programme aimed at humanely controlling St Read more

An aerial view of the stalled Carbon Grove development and the damage inflicted on the hillside. Developers appear to have clear-cut the land to build, and the project now stands as a monument to short-sighted planning and failed development, leaving a permanent scar on the landscape. (Photo by Serb Tember)

  

~ Are we saving our green? ~

By Rajesh Chintaman

PHILIPSBURG--In Cole Bay, a long-time resident still remembers the tamarind tree that towered beside her familys home Read more

State Secretary Van Marum In St. Maarten To Strengthen Maritime And Security Ties

From left: Head of the Coast Guard Support Centre St. Maarten Randy Paskel, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and State Secretary Eddie van Marum.

PHILIPSBURG--State Secretary for Digitalization, Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Eddie van Marum is currently on a working visit across the Dutch Caribbean, including St. Maarten, St. Eu Read more

CourtConvictsFormerBusDriverOf GroomingMinorAfterTwo-YearWait

In 2024, a warning was issued to all school bus drivers in response to growing reports of misconduct. 

PHILIPSBURG--Nearly two years after a complaint was first filed, the Court of First Instance on Thursday convicted former school bus driver Charles Fredericks of grooming a minor, finding him guilty of engaging in sexually explicit online conversations with a student and attempting to arrange a meeting.

The case, which dates back to September 2023, was based on a police complaint supported by WhatsApp conversations of a sexual nature between the suspect and the victim Read more

The Cbcs Nominated Candidate

Dear Editor,

On Monday morning, September 29, 2025 I followed the interview that Lady Grace conducted with the nominated candidate for the position of Chairman of the Supervisory Board of The Central Bank of Curacao and Sint Maarten (CBCS), Mr. Jairo Bloem. On the many questions asked by Lady Grace Mr. Bloem answered with an explanation on the nomination process. He also explained how it all started. The clarification was clear and simple. He concluded and stated that the Honorable Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, did not break any law as some of the MPs insinuate.

It is very difficult to understand what the hupla of last week in Parliament was all about Read more

Smmc Celebrates World Patient Safety Day

CAY HILL —On Wednesday, September 17th, St. Maarten Medical Center joined the global observance of World Patient Safety Day with a series of lectures and interactive workshops held on its main patio for staff. World Patient Safety Day, an initiative of the World Health Organization, is geared towards raising global awareness about patient safety and promoting actions that minimize harm in healthcare.

This years theme, Safe Care for every Newborn and Child, focuses on safety during neonatal and pediatric care – particularly vital for patients who cannot always advocate for themselves.

The program was organized by the Quality and Safety Department and reflects SMMCs ongoing journey to achieve Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation at the new St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday 12th September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 13th September 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:17 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East to southeast, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system dominates and will maintain light to gentle winds Read more

Rahim Hussein

REWARD--St. Dominic High School says the achievements of its students in the May 2025 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma examination session has surpassed the global average.

This year, 17 candidates registered, including 16 diploma and 1 course candidate, with 138 subject entries this session. Fourteen candidates successfully completed all the requirements to be awarded the IB Diploma after two years in the programme. With an 88% pass rate, the DP candidates of St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, September 03, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) September 04, 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: Mostly fair to partly cloudy.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeast to east with a light to gentle breeze, at 5 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A drier and more stable air mass moving through the region is limiting significant rainfall Read more

Ottley Petition Seeks Relief By Dec. 1, Higher Supervision For Gebe, 193 Signatures So Far

MP Omar Ottley (right) addresses attendees during the town hall in Sucker Garden on Tuesday evening.

~ Goal set at 1,000 signatures ~

SUCKER GARDEN--United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 25th August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 26th August 2025

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
A DUST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6AM TUESDAY 26th AUGUST

WEATHER:
This afternoon through tonight: Variably cloudy and hazy. There is a low chance of showers.
Tuesday morning: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F       Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:32 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to East, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible.

SYNOPSIS:
The concentration of Saharan Dust is decreasing Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 19th August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 20th August 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and slightly hazy. Isolated showers are possible.

Forecast High: 32C / 90F       Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 6:36 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:56 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 4 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A building ridge will support stable weather conditions and moisture levels remain high Read more

Eoc Meets To Discuss Preparations For 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Luc Mercelina, Chairman of the EOC (fourth right).

PHILIPSBURG--The Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including the ten Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and other key stakeholders, met on Wednesday morning to discuss preparations for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Dr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 1st August 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 2nd August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Variably cloudy, breezy and slightly hazy with isolated showers.This evening through Saturday midday: Occasionally cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: Easterly to east-northeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 17 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: The concentration of Saharan dust will gradually lessen, and clearing is expected by nightfall Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 31st July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 1st August 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: An increase in both moisture levels and wind speeds will support isolated showers and breezy conditions Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 28, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 29, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy, becoming slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:48 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to east-southeast with light to moderate breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A drier airmass moving into the region will suppress significant rainfall Read more

Vital, Vulnerable And Vanishing: Mangroves Are Declining Rapidly

Bird-watching cabin at Little Bay Pond, which is surrounded by mangroves. This natural habitat is under threat from upcoming development, including a restaurant and entertainment venue built into the pond and walkways cutting through the remaining mangroves.

PHILIPSBURG--With World Mangrove Day this past Saturday, July 26, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) is sounding the alarm: mangrovesnatures coastal guardiansare under serious threat across the region.

Found only on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaao, and St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 25th July 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 26th July 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relative low moisture levels and weak instability will support stable weather conditions today Read more

Mp Lacroes: Lng In Shipping Is Critical For Our Economy, Health

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes of the United Peoples (UP) party is calling for greater public understanding and support for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the shipping industry, saying it offers a crucial opportunity for St. Maarten to improve air quality, protect public health, and modernise its ec Read more