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DATE ISSUED: Monday 8th June 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 9th June 2026WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, ranging from 5 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain stable weather conditions and a gentle breeze Read more

All Kingdom Delegations Support SarahS Proposal To Strengthen Ipko

The Governance and Finance group, which also included MP Viren Kotai of St. Maarten, posed for a picture after their session. The results were presented by MP Dijk of the Netherlands and MP Wescot- Read more

Curaao And St. Maarten Agree To Strengthen Cbcs Independence

Prime Minister Dr Luc Mercelina and Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs with their Curacao counterparts and independent facilitator Prof. Dr. Jaap de Winte.

WILLEMSTAD--The governments of Curaao and St Read more

Stay Ready. Stay Covered. Stay Confident.

PHILIPSBURG The 2026 hurricane season is here and while it is predicted to be below average Hurricane Season, NAGICO Insurances is encouraging residents and businesses to be prepared, stay aware, and stay protected.

“We know its easy to feel at ease when the weather is calm, particularly when previous storms have passed without affecting us,” said Tamisha Wigley, Head of St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 5th June 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 6th June 2026WEATHER:This afternoon: Generally fair with light haze.  Tonight through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with light haze and isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 15 mph; higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: An approaching moisture surge will account for isolated showers across the region.  Meanwhile, fluctuating concentrations of Saharan dust will continue to affect air quality Read more

Minister Brug Thanks His Beloved Seniors

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Minister Richinel Brug spent this week doing his final rounds as outgoing Minister of VSA, visiting some of the seniors he has grown to deeply love, respect, and admire throughout his tenure.

During the visit, Minister Brug thanked each senior citizen for their unwavering support, trust, prayers, and encouragement over the past 18 months Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 4th June 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly breezy. Isolated showers are possible.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East to southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, between 7 to 16 mph; higher gusts are likely.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather, and slightly breezy conditions will persist due to a high-pressure system and relatively low moisture levels Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd June 2026... A DUST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM TODAY ... WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Fair to partly cloudy, hazy and breezy.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31 C / 88 F      Forecast Low:  26 C / 79 FSunset Today: 6:45 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will maintain stable and breezy weather conditions this evening Read more

Brg Hollywood Hits 1M Youtube Views, Pm Calls Milestone Historic

BRG Hollywood.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina is congratulating local recording artist BRG Hollywood after he became the first music artist from the Dutch side of St. Maarten to reach one million views on YouTube with his hit song We Not Going Home, featuring C4.

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, June 1, 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) June 2, 2026 ...A DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN
UNTIL 6PM TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026... WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, hazy and breezy. Forecast High: 31 C / 88 F       Forecast Low:  27 C / 81 F Sunset Today: 6:45 P.M.           Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph. SYNOPSIS: A thick plume of Saharan dust continues to reduce visibility and degrade air quality across the region Read more

Contractor Threatens Judicial Action Over Unpaid Disaster Response Works

Before and after pictures of the Ebenezer Road location, showing (above) a collapsed hillside with missing septic tank and cistern, and (below) the completed emergency stabilisation works.

PHILIPSBURG--A contractor hired in 2025 by the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI for emergency stabilisation works on Ebenezer Road has threatened legal action against the Government of St. Maarten over more than EUR 135,000 in outstanding payments, des Read more

Arrindell Attends Hague Reception For ArubaS New Minister Plenipotentiary

From left: Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, Arubas Minister Plenipotentiary Mildred Schwengle, and Prime Minister Mike Eman of Aruba.

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Read more