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Island Gems SupportsAnimal Care Groups

CAY HILL — The stray and unwanted pet population on the island continues to be a challenge for residents, visitors and the animal care organisations working tirelessly to curb the problem on both sides of the island. To this end, Island Gems Charity Foundation has made its annual donation to three very active groups to aid with spay/neuter campaign and awareness.

Receiving each US $750 in vet care coverage via St. Maarten Veterinary Clinic are St. Maarten Animal Welfare Foundation, SXM Paws and I Love My Island Dog Association Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 9th April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 10th April 2024

WEATHER:

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

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

Sunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: North northeasterly to northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 17 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Moisture associated with a weak frontal boundary may cause isolated showers across the local area Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Monday 8th April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 9th April 2024

THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS DISCONTINUED

WEATHER:

This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.

Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon and evening: Southeasterly with a light breeze of 3 to 6 mph becoming variable or calm at times.

Tonight, through Tuesday midday: East to northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 12 mph

SYNOPSIS: 

An approaching frontal boundary will increase moisture and the possibility for showers across the local area Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday 5th April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 6th April 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:

This Afternoon: Mostly fair.

This evening through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today, through Saturday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain a light to gentle southeasterly wind pattern across the region Read more

Brug Says An Approved 2024 Budget Is Good For Sint Maarten!

In a media statement released on Tuesday afternoon, Richinel Brug expressed his appreciation to the Parliament of Sint Maarten for passing the 2024 budget. Brug, who is set to replace the leader of the URSM in Parliament once he swears in as Prime Minister, called this accomplishment significant in light of the current political situation.

Brug acknowledged the peculiar circumstances under which the outgoing Counsel of Ministers presented and defended the budget for the incoming Government, while assuming their roles as opposition members.

Brug highlighted the significance of this budget approval, noting that it not only guarantees the continuation of projects initiated before 2024 but also ensures the availability of funds to initiate the process of paying justice workers.

It is crucial to recognize that receiving a signed decree, without appealing the content, is just the first step in a long process Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 04th April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 05th April 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain gentle to moderate winds and a stable atmosphere across the region Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 3rd April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 4th April 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

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

Sunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A dominant Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain a stable atmosphere and gentle to moderate winds across the northeastern Caribbean Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 2nd April 2024 @ 11:45 LST (15:45 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (06:00 LST) 3rd April 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

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

Sunset Today: 6:26 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain a moderate breeze during this forecast period Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday 28th March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 29th March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Westerly to northwesterly with a light to gentle breeze of 05 to 11 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A stable atmosphere with low moisture content will restrict precipitation across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 27th March 2024 @ 11:45 LST (15:45 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 28th March 2024

SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT

WEATHER:

This afternoon: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.

Tonight, through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:10 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Thursday midday: Northerly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

The atmosphere is stabilizing as the high-pressure ridge builds, drier air enters the region, and the frontal boundary slowly departs Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 26th March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL:  Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 27th March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:10 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Wednesday midday: West to northerly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

The atmosphere is stabilizing as a high-pressure ridge builds and drier air enters the region, as the frontal boundary departs the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 25th March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL:  Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 26th March 2024

WEATHER:

This Afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Moisture and instability associated with an approaching frontal boundary will increase the potential for showers across the area during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 22nd March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd March 2024

WEATHER:

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

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

Sunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:14 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 07 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Available moisture may trigger isolated showers across the region Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 20th March 2024 @ 11:45 LST (15:45 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 21st March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

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

Sunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:15 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure system maintains stable conditions and gentle winds across the region.

Expect slight sea conditions over the next 48 hours.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight          WAVES/SWELLS: 2 to 4 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 19th March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 20th March 2024

WEATHER:

This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

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

Sunset Today: 6:23 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:16 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

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

Continuation Urgent Public Meeting Of Parliament Regarding Nv Gebe

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten- The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on March 18, 2024.

The Public meeting, which was adjourned on March 7, 2024 will be reconvened on Monday at 11.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of General Affairs will be in attendance.

The agenda point is:

Deliberations on NV GEBE (IS/060/2023-2024 dated September 29, 2023)

This meeting was requested by MP S.A. Wescot-Williams, MP G.S Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Monday 18th March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 19th March 2024

WEATHER:

This Afternoon: Cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.

Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:23 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:17 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon, through Tuesday midday: East southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A dominant Atlantic high-pressure system maintains a gentle to moderate wind flow across the region Read more

Tourism Office Promotes Destination In Colombia

St. Martin Tourism Offices promotion managers Emile Louisy (right) and Christopher Rodriguez (left) with Colombian travel agents.

MARIGOT--St. Martin Tourism Office carried out major promotional campaigns in South Americas second largest country from February 28 to March 8.

The tourism office notes Colombias dynamic economy and demographic dynamism makes it a prime target for destination St. Martin. With a population of 51 million, Colombia is a market waiting to be conquered with opportunities offered by Copa Airlines since the resumption of SXM-Panama rotations.

To continue to position itself in the Colombian market the tourism office took part in the Vitrina Turistica Tradeshow, the countrys most important tourism fair, organised every year by the Colombian Association of travel agencies ANATO in Bogot Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday 15th March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 16th March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Saturday midday: Easterly to northeasterly with a light to gentle to moderate breeze of 5 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Gradual improvement in conditions will continue as the atmosphere loses moisture Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 14th March 2024 @ 11:45 LST (15:45 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 15th March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:20 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure ridge continues to limit precipitation, while maintaining a gentle easterly wind across the region Read more

Jacobs Advocates For Domestic Violence Prevention At Un Forum

Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs (left) at the forum.

 

PHILIPSBURG--Caretaker Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs advocated for domestic violence prevention at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations Headquarters earlier this week.

Jacobs led the delegation to the forum, which included Chef de Cabinet Jessica Weeks, Department Head of Community Development, Family and Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA) Chantale George-Groeneveldt and Women's Desk Policy Worker at Staff Bureau Tatia Brunnings.

Jacobs spoke on behalf of the Kingdom during the High-Level Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 13th March 2024 @ 11:50 LST (15:50 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 14th March 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 06:00AM THURSDAY 14TH MARCH 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

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

Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 6 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure ridge continues to generate a light to gentle breeze across the region Read more

Huhcf Adult Literacy Graduation 2024

In a heartwarming ceremony filled with pride, determination, and celebration, the Hearts United Holistic Care Foundation marked the successful completion of its Adult Literacy Program for the second time. On March 7th, 2024, amidst cheers and applause, 19 students donned blue graduation gowns and silver stoles, symbolizing their achievement and dedication to self-improvement. The event, held at the John Larmonie Center in Philipsburg, was a testament to the transformative power of education and the unwavering commitment of both students and educators.

The journey of these remarkable individuals began in June 2022, when they embarked on a path to literacy and empowerment Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 12 March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 13 March 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:

This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

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

Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:22 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to east northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A generally dry and stable atmosphere will prevail across the region Read more