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Former Mp Arrindell Sentenced To 18 Months For Buying Votes

Former Member of Parliament (MP) Akeem Arrindell campaigning with United Peoples (UP) party earlier this year. Photo taken from his official Facebook page.PHILIPSBURG--A judge in the Court of First Instance on Wednesday handed down an eighteen-month prison sentence to former Member of Parliament (MP) Akeem Arrindell, who was found guilty of using an intermediary to bribe multiple people to vote for him during the parliamentary election on January 11, 2024.Arrindell (35), who took a leave of absence from the St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 8th January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 9th January 2025WEATHER:    This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Light rain-showers are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low:  25C / 77F  Sunset Today: 5:53 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M Read more

Minister Brug Warns Against Unnecessary Unrest In Our Community

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richinel Brug warns against unnecessary unrest in our community. As flu season is upon us, rumors and misinformation can easily spread panic. However, Minister Brug emphasizes the importance of relying on accurate information backed by data from the ministry of Public Health, specifically from the department of Collective Prevention Services (CPS).

Amidst the current flu season, parts of China are dealing with what is referred to as the HMPV outbreak Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 07 January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 08 January 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM TODAYWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a brief local shower possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 7 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A stable atmosphere with low moisture content will continue to restrict shower activity during this forecast period Read more

New Leader Of Dp Confirmed

Daniel Hodge.

WILLEMSTAD--Daniel Hodge is the new political leader of the Democratic Party (DP) in Curaao. Hodge, who made his appearance as chairman at the end of last year, was officially presented last Saturday as leader of the DP, one of the oldest political parties in Curaao.

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Tourist Couple Shot At, Robbed In Grand Case

GRAND CASE--A male tourist was shot by a firearm Sunday night in Grand Case and was robbed of his wallet, while his wife was robbed of her hand bag.

  The incident occurred at midnight in the vicinity of Le Pressoir restaurant as the couple were walking, according to the Fire Brigade (pompiers) who were first on the scene.

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ATE ISSUED: Monday, 06 January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 07 January 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:52 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A fairly dry and stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation across the region Read more

Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten Signs Agreement For Philipsburg Beautification Masterplan

Philipsburg In a step towards ongoing efforts towards the revitalization of St. Maarten as a premier tourist destination, the Minister Heyliger-Marten proudly announces the signing of an assignment with Designers Choice. This decision follows a public tender process aimed at selecting a qualified vendor to execute two projects: the Philipsburg Beautification Masterplan and the Soualiga Routes initiative.

The Beautification Masterplan is set to inject new life into Philipsburg through strategic design enhancements and artistic features, making the town an appealing hub for locals and visitors Read more

Heyliger-Marten Signs Agreement For Philipsburg Beautification Masterplan

From left: TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten and Designers Choice NV Managing Director Eric van Putten.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transpor Read more

Mercosur Adopts Resolution To Place Bonaire On Un List

James Finies addressing the gathering.

KRALENDIJK--The Parliament of Mercosur with elected representatives from South Americas political and economic bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela and Bolivia, with Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru as associate members, during its 97th ordinary session passed a resolution to put Bonaire, part of the Caribbean Nether Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 3rd January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 4th January 2025A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73FSunset Today: 5:50 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 4 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A trough is influencing conditions across the area this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 2nd January 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd January 2025WEATHER:    This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy.Tonight, through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F             Forecast Low: 24C / 75F  Sunset Today: 5:49 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M Read more

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina New YearS Address 2025

By the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina

Good day to my people of St. Maarten, this great nation of ours.

Happy New Year to you and our visitors!

The clock has struck midnight, and we have officially welcomed 2025. I greet you with warmth and gratitude as we embark on this new journey together, full of hope and determination Read more