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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) November 21, 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A reduction of moisture and instability across the local area will continue to improve weather conditions Read more

Dcca Airport Conference Highlights Innovation, Technology, Sustainability

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten gives her welcoming address on day one of the DCCA Conference. (Rochester Media Group photo)

MAHO--The third Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) conference, the first in St. Maarten hosted by Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), concluded on Tuesday at Sonesta Beach Resort with delegates attending from the airports of Curaao, Aruba, Bonaire, Saba, St Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 19 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 20 November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Monday 18th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 19th November 2024THE FLOOD ALERT IS CANCELLED...WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northerly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A drier and more stable air mass is settling across the region Read more

Rain Impact Signals Urgent Need For Infrastructure Reform, Gumbs Warns

Flooding of the roundabout and roads near the St. Maarten Medical Center in Belair on Sunday.

 

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Development, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice Gumbs addressed on Sunday the impact of ongoing rain showers and flooding on St. Maartens infrastructure.

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Winair Celebrates Launch Of Three New Winter Routes

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed by TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (left), WINAIR CEO Hans van de Velde (centre) and PJIAE CEO Brian Mingo (right).

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Sunday midday (12:00 LST) 17th November 2024A FLOOD ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 12PM MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER!... WEATHER:This afternoon through Sunday midday: Cloudy to overcast with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Friday 15th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 16th November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Cloudy to overcast with intermittent rain-showers. There is a chance of thunder.This evening through Saturday midday: Warm and settled. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 29 C / 84F             Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: Light & variable, becoming calm at times.SYNOPSIS: A slow-moving frontal boundary maintains moist and slightly unstable conditions across the region this afternoon before conditions stabilize Read more

Beatrix Spots Birds, Visits Mullet Pond And Little Key

Princess Beatrix witnesses the signing of a letter of intent by VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs and Nature Foundation Director Leslie Hickerson to establish legislation that would designate Little Key Island as a protected area. Afterwards, attendees raised their glasses to commemorate the occasion.

 

~ Letter of intent for terrestrial protection signed ~

PHILIPSBURG--On the second day of her official visit, Princess Beatrix visited the Great Salt Pond Birding Platform and explored Simpson Bay, Mullet Pond and Little Key on a boat, highlighting the importance of environmental awareness and coastal protection.

The princess kicked off the second day of her official visit as patroness of the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) at the Great Salt Pond Birding Platform, where she spotted birds with Cornelis Binkie van Es, avid birding guide and Chairman of St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 14 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 15 November 2024

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

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

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:   This afternoon through Friday midday: Light & variable, becoming calm at times.

SYNOPSIS:   Moisture and instability associated with a frontal boundary will increase the probability of showers during this forecast period Read more

BeatrixS First Day Dedicated To Nature Conservation, Education

Princess Beatrix planted a native sea grape tree at Emilio Wilson Park on Wednesday morning as a symbol of the importance of nature conservation, during her work visit to St. Maarten as patroness of Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA). From left: DCNA Director Arno Verhoeven, Nature Foundation Director Leslie Hickerson, Princess Beatrix and Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--The first full day of Princess Beatrixs work visit to St Read more

French Ambassador At The Hague St. Maarten Day Celebration

THE NETHERLANDS, THE HAGUE St. Maarten/St. Martin Day was celebrated in the Netherlands on Monday with a reception at the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of St. Maarten in The Hague. Guests included the French Ambassador to the Netherlands His Excellency Mr.FranoisAlabrune, his colleague from Germany His Excellency Dr. Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut, the Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba His Excellency Mr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 14 November 2024

WEATHER:   This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, Hot & Humid, with brief local showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:18 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:    This afternoon through Thursday midday: Light & variable, becoming calm at times.

SYNOPSIS:    A relatively drier atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity, while hot & humid conditions persist Read more

French Ambassador At Celebration Of St. Maarten Day In The Hague

St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell (centre) flanked by Ambassador of Germany Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut (left) and Ambassador of France Franois Alabrune.

 

THE HAGUE--St. Maarten/St. Martin Day was celebrated in the Netherlands on Monday with a reception at the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 12th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 13th November 2024

SMALL CRAFT & HIGH SURF ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT 

WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:18 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 04 to 13 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere with decreasing moisture will restrict precipitation during this forecast period Read more

Rain Fails To Dampen Spirits At Official Ceremonies For St. Martin/St. Maarten Day In French Quarter

Dutch-side Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (left) and Collectivit President Louis Mussington (right) prepare to lay a wreath at the border monument.

FRENCH QUARTER--Torrential rain and flooded roads placed a question mark on whether Mondays St Read more

All Schools Open Tuesday Except Flooded Mac Bfm

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Lyndon Lewis has announced that all schools in St. Maarten will resume normal operations on Tuesday, November 12, following recent inclement weather that brought heavy rainfall and localised flooding to the island.

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 11th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 12th November 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through this evening: Generally cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Tonight through Tuesday morning: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:17 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A moist and unstable atmosphere will cause mostly cloudy skies, isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms particularly during the afternoon to evening hours Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Friday, 8 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 9 November 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM TONIGHTWEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:16 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a multilayered trough will cause showers and possible thunder across the region Read more

French Side To Host Official Prog. For St. Martin/St. Maarten Day

President of the Collectivit of Saint-Martin Louis Mussington.

MARIGOT--This year, it is the turn of the French side to organise the official St. Martin/St. Maarten Day programme and festivities in French Quarter, on Monday, November 11, while also celebrating the occasion with Dutch St. Maarten.

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 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, November 07, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) November 08 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through tonight: Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Friday morning through midday: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:15 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 04 to 14 mph and occasional higher gusts. SYNOPSIS: A trough and an approaching tropical wave are bringing abundant moisture and instability to the region, resulting in increased cloudiness, showers, and thunderstorms Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 6th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 7th November 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:15 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and instability associated with a trough system will cause showers and thunderstorms across the region during this forecast period Read more

Napb Wants Immediate Action For Customs Work Conditions, Unreliable Patrol Vehicles

A KPSM vehicle with a flat tyre.

 ~ Roseburg in solidarity with union ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Nationaal Algemene Politie Bond NAPB union has voiced what it described as serious concerns regarding the current state of St. Maarten Police Force KPSM patrol vehicles and the working conditions at the Customs Department.

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 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 5th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 6th November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:14 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: North northeasterly to northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 17 mph.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and instability will account for isolated showers, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more