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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 17th September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 18th September 2025 

WEATHER: This afternoon and evening: Cloudy to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

Tonight, through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A stabilizing atmosphere remains in the wake of a tropical wave Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 17th September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 18th September 2025 

WEATHER: This afternoon and evening: Cloudy to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

Tonight, through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:13 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A stabilizing atmosphere remains in the wake of a tropical wave Read more

Advocate General Advises Supreme Court To Uphold Conviction Of Frans Richardson

THE HAGUE--The conviction of former member of Parliament of St. Maarten for United St. Maarten Party (USP) Frans Richardson for bribery and abuse of position can be upheld. This is the advice of the Dutch Advocate-General to the Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) as published on Tuesday.

In January 2024, the Joint Court of Justice had increased the prison sentence and election ban of Richardson in the so-called Aquamarine II case Read more

Christopher Wever Elected 1St Vice President Of Parliament

MP Christopher Wever

PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilience St. Maarten Movement (URSM) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

Napb President Calls On ParliamentS Justice Committee To Review Law Enforcement Budgets

NAPB President Marcus Pantophlet with members of his delegation in Parliament on Tuesday.

PHILIPSBURG--NAPB President Marcus Pantophlet on Tuesday called on Parliaments Justice Committee to advocate for a comprehensive review of budget allocations to law enforcement agencies.

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) September 17, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through this evening: Cloudy with brief showers possible.Tonight through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy becoming cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 33C / 91F           Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:14 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeast to southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: A drier airmass is limiting the potential for significant precipitation today Read more

Demolition Of Old Library Building Clears Way For Bold, New Beginning

Former Library Director Blanca Hodge (right) cuts into a cake in honour of the new library, cheered on by (from left) fellow former Director Glenderlin Davis, Education Minister Melissa Gumbs, NRPB Director Claret Connor and the librarys President of the board Joseanne Peterson.

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Kadaster, Vromi Move Toward First-Ever Strategic Commitment

In photo from left: Jonathon Charles - Operations Manager Kadaster, Cheryll Bute - Minister of Finance Cabinet, Marinka Gumbs - Minister of Finance, Benjamin Ortega - Managing Director Kadaster, Patrice Gumbs - Minister of VROMI, Kenson Plaisimond - Secretary General Ministry of VROMI and Luciano Nicholls.

PHILIPSBURG--Kadaster St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

 DATE ISSUED: Monday, 15 September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) September 16, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Tonight through Tuesday morning: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F           Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:14 P.M.               Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East to east northeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 7 to 18 mph, and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Atmospheric conditions are becoming more stable; however, the presence of available moisture and weak instability may result in a few brief, isolated showers 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

Youth Trauma And Mental Health Study Launched For Caribbean Netherlands

A screen-capture of the promotional video for the Be You youth mental health study for the Caribbean Netherlands, which recently launched in Bonaire.

KRALENDIJK--A large-scale scientific study which looks into trauma experiences and mental health among young people in the Caribbean Netherlands was launched on Thursday, September 11, starting with Bonaire. The study is called Be You, emphasising that it focuses on young people themselves: their experiences, feelings, and voice Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 11th September 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 12th September 2025WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Variably cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:18 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system will limit showers and maintain light to gentle winds Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) September 11, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with light haze. Brief isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:19 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East southeast to east with a light to gentle breeze, at 4 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Although a high-pressure system is building over the Atlantic and Saharan dust is present, lingering moisture may still lead to brief, isolated showers locally Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday morning (12:00 LST) September 10, 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Wednesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and instability, along with an approaching tropical wave, will account for generally cloudy skies and periods of showers across the local area Read more

You Cannot Lie Your Way Into Integrity Says Mp Peterson

PHILIPSBURG--Party for Progress (PFP) Member of Parliament (MP) Raeyhon Peterson issued a stark warning to both leaders and citizens about the consequences of choosing deception over honesty. You cannot lie your way into integrity. Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday 8th September 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 9th September 2025

WEATHER: This afternoon: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers possible.
Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy at first, becoming increasingly cloudy with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

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

Sunset Today: 6:20 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East northeast to southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 13 mph and possible higher gusts in or near showers.

SYNOPSIS: An approaching surface trough will cause cloudiness, showers and possible thunderstorms particularly during the overnight hours Read more

More Than 135 Men Attend Prostate Cancer Screening

Some of the men who participated the screening.

PHILIPSBURG--More than 135 men participated in a prostate cancer screening event hosted by Positive and Elektralyets Foundations on Saturday, September 6. The event, held at both NAPA Auto Parts locations, offered prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests conducted by skilled phlebotomists from St. Maarten Laboratory Services (SLS).

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WeRe Stopping On The Runway, Westjet Pilot Tells Atc After Landing Gear Collapse

Airport firefighters near the right engine that scraped along the runway at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA).  AIRPORT--Panic and smoke filled the air on Sunday afternoon when a WestJet Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Toronto, Canada, suffered a landing gear collapse at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), sending the airport skidding down the runway and forcing the airport to shut down.   The incident occurred around 1:29pm, right as WestJet flight WS2276 touched down.  The flights landing at PJIA was captured by a livestream hosted by St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday 5th September 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 6th September 2025

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

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

Sunset Today: 6:23 P.M.           Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East to southeast, with light to moderate breeze, at 5 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
Stable weather conditions, and gentle winds remain in the wake of a tropical wave Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, September 04, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) September 05, 2025

WEATHER:
This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible.
Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Friday midday: East to southeast with light to moderate breeze at 5 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A tropical wave will bring a surge of moisture, increasing the chance of isolated showers from the overnight hours Read more

Minister BrugS Statements On Pjiae Notice

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — As Minister of Labor, I have taken note of the communication recently issued by the management of PJIAE to its staff concerning measures to be taken against French nationals employed at PJIAE. Such communication has caused significant unrest in the community, which requires clarification on my part.

I, Richinel Brug, hereby unequivocally distance myself from the content and implications of such correspondence Read more

Minister Brug Distances Himself From Pjiae Memo, Calls For Proper Employee Registration

AIRPORT--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug has addressed recent unrest caused by a memo issued to staff at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) concerning French nationals employed at the company.

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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