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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, June 07, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) June 08, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Mainly fair with light haze 

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

Sunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:  

A relatively stable atmosphere will maintain mostly fair weather across the region Read more

Board Of Institute Of Statistics And Economic Studies Installed

ITSEE Chairman Alain Richardson with Vice President Ida Zin Ka Ieu.

MARIGOT--The first board of directors of Institut Territorial de la Statistique et des Etudes Economiques de Saint-Martin (ITSEE) was chosen on June 2 at an election chaired by the boards oldest member, Second Vice President Read more

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Home Foundation Proudly Sponsors Test Your Skills Invitational Boxing Event

A Tribute to Louis Gibs and Alfonso Blijden

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — HOME (Helping Others Mean Everything) Foundation, a dedicated sponsor and supporter of community and sport initiatives, proudly sponsored the exhilarating “Test Your Skills Event” held this past weekend (Saturday June 3rd) at the Sports Auditorium. This remarkable evening of boxing brilliance served as a tribute to the legacies of Alfonso Blijden and Louis Gibs, leaving spectators entertained, impressed and hungry for more.

The “Test Your Skills Event” brought together a powerhouse lineup of talented boxers from Antigua, Curacao, Anguilla, Aruba, and St Read more

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~A Tribute to Luis Gibbs and Alfonso Blijden~

PHILIPSBURG:--- HOME (Helping Others Mean Everything) Foundation, a dedicated sponsor and supporter of community and sports initiatives, proudly sponsored the exhilarating "Test Your Skills Event" held this past weekend (Saturday, June 3rd) at the Sports Auditorium. This remarkable evening of boxing brilliance served as a tribute to the legacies of Alfonso Blijden and Luis Gibbs, leaving spectators entertained, impressed, and hungry for more.
The "Test Your Skills Event" brought together a powerhouse lineup of talented boxers from Antigua, Curacao, Anguilla, Aruba, and St Read more

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SABA:--- The Executive Council looks back at a good working visit to the Netherlands. From May 22 to June 1, Commissioners Bruce Zagers and Eviton Heyliger visited a number of ministries and entities and spoke with several members of the Second Chamber and members of the Dutch Government about Sabas challenges, needs, and its development.

Plans were presented and discussed to build a new high school campus which includes, academic classrooms, technical classrooms, a new gym, and an auditorium Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, June 06, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (16:00 LST) June 07, 2023

WEATHER:    

This Afternoon: Warm and Sunny

Tonight through Wednesday midday: Fair and hazy.

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

Sunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: East southeasterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 05 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region Read more

Pride Bonaire Is Coming!

BONAIRE:--- The EQ Bonaire Foundation proudly announces the first-ever Pride Bonaire event, taking place from June 22nd to June 25th, 2023. This 4-day event includes a healthcare conference, sponsor reception, art exhibition, pub quiz, and a spectacular closing party. Everyone is welcome!
What is Pride Bonaire?
Pride Bonaire is an inclusive event where everyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, comes together Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The people and the Government of Sint Maarten will be commemorating the 38th Anniversary of Flag Day on June 13th, 2023, at the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School parking lot in Cay Hill. The annual commemoration of Flag Day will begin at 8:30 am with the Patriotic School Parade, which commences at the entrance of Cay Hill on Welgelegen Road and goes via the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex, turns right at the entrance of the St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  On Monday, May 26th, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset awarded 8 youth groups for their exemplary performance and outstanding contributions to the community through their organization and for exemplifying the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self. These youth groups have proven to continuously be having a tremendous impact on the lives of our youth.

During the clubs general meeting held at Carl N Sons, Rotarian Tamara Leonard gave a motivational speech titled The Importance of Being Waves of Change among Youth Read more

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BONAIRE:--- The biggest rum festival in the Dutch Caribbean is set to begin next week with the second edition of Bonaire Rum Week.

The weeklong celebration of premium rum is an action-packed slate of oceanfront events across the island, from rum tastings to culinary experiences to an undersea rum hunt.

This years event runs from June 12-17, culminating with a rum-infused Taste of Bonaire festival on June 17 Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, June 05, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) June 06, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a brief shower possible. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation across the region during this forecast period Read more

Rotary Sunset Donates Maternity Gift Baskets To Maternit Active Saint Martin Association

MARIGOT, ST. MARTIN – In recognition of the Maternal Child Health month, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset donated 50 maternity gift baskets to the Maternit Active Saint Martin Association for vulnerable new mothers and babies.

Rotary makes high-quality health care available to vulnerable mothers and children throughout the world so they can live longer and grow stronger. Rotary clubs around the world help to expand access to quality care, so mothers and children everywhere can have the same opportunities for a healthy future Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- US Airline Frontier will return to St. Maarten with its non-stop service from MCO Orlando, Florida, starting Saturday, June 10.
The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the Honourable Arthur Lambriex, announced Frontier's return on Sunday evening after what he describes as a series of high-level discussions between the Airline and his Ministry in recent weeks.

Frontier will offer one weekly flight on Saturday, departing St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday, June 02, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) June 03, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with a few brief showers possible. 

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.  

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

SYNOPSIS:   

The Atlantic high-pressure system will continue to generate gentle to moderate winds across the region Read more

Caribbean Nutrition Day/Month: LetS Flourish To Nourish. Your Mental Health Matters.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  Thursday, June 1, 2023, is Caribbean Nutrition Day (CND), and kicks off awareness of the issue for the month of June.

The objective of this day and beyond is to promote increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and to encourage people to be more active in their lives whether its walking or some form of sports activity.

The theme this year is, Lets Flourish to Nourish Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, June 01, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) June 02, 2023 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             Forecast Low: 25C / 77F 

Sunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: Southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Moisture and weak instability associated with a tropical wave which is expected to pass south of the local area, will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers Read more

Nagico Insurances Advises: Be Prepared, Stay Prepared This Hurricane Season

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Being prepared for hurricane season is of utmost importance due to the potential risks storms and hurricanes poses. Powerful tropical storms can cause significant damage to infrastructure, disrupt essential services, and pose serious threats to life, that is why it is crucial to be prepared.

We live in the Hurricane belt and are familiar with storm preparedness measures, but lets not take them for granted, NAGICO said in a statement Read more

Integrity Symposium A Success

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Integrity Chamber hosted its first Integrity Symposium at the American University of the Caribbean, under the theme: Building Integrity to Build a Nation. The symposium highlighted the need for building integrity, the challenges that must be overcome, and the importance of doing so collectively.

The Integrity Symposium opened with an official opening address by the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, the honourable Silveria Jacobs Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Being prepared for hurricane season is of utmost importance due to the potential risks storms and hurricanes pose. Powerful tropical storms can cause significant damage to infrastructure, disrupt essential services, and pose serious threats to life, that is why it is crucial to be prepared.
We live in the Hurricane belt and are familiar with storm preparedness measures, but lets not take them for granted, NAGICO said in a statement Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the Honourable Arthur Lambriex, is fulfilling a pledge from his predecessor to utilize the Dominican Republic as an Agricultural trading portal and is in the DR looking at shipment options for fresh, fruits and vegetables to St. Maarten, in his bid to reduce the cost of food to consumers.

Minister Lambriex and his executive assistant Jerome Gumbs visited the Caucedo Sea Port, operated by DP World, on Monday, 29 May Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) June 01, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief showers. 

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             Forecast Low: 26C / 79F 

Sunset Today: 6:44 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.  

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

SYNOPSIS:   

The Atlantic high-pressure system is the dominant feature across the region Read more

Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (Ipko) To Be Held In The Hauge, The Netherlands

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten —A delegation from the Parliament of Sint Maarten left for The Netherlands to participate in the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultations (IPKO) from June 15, 2023, with the Netherlands as host country. Delegations from the Parliaments of Aruba, Curaao, and the Netherlands will also be participating.

The IPKO will commence on Wednesday, June 1, 2023, with opening remarks by the Chairperson of the IPKO, followed by speeches by the three delegation leaders of the Parliaments of the Countries Read more

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Sint Maarten Lions Club Hosts Successful 43Rd Multiple District 60 Convention

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Sint Maarten Lions Club hosted a very successful 43rd Multiple District 60 Convention with over 300 Lions and Leos from countries as far south as Suriname up to Grand Cayman in the north and including all the English-speaking Caribbean islands staying at the luxurious Divi Resort Hotel. Delegates from French St. Martin, Guadeloupe, Martinique, France and the U.S.A. also participated in the Convention. Delegates were honored with the presence of specially invited guest, Past International President of Lions Clubs International, USA, Lion Al Brandel and his Partner-in-Service, Lion Dr Read more

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Ten-Person Delegation To Attend Ipko In The Hague

Delegation leader William Marlin.

PHILIPSBURG--A ten-person delegation, which includes nine Members of Parliament (MPs), left for the Netherlands to participate in the Inter-Parliamentary Kingdom Consultations IPKO set for June 1-5, in The Hague.

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