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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, April 01st, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) April 02nd, 2025  A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:  This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:26 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:6:06 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts. SYNOPSIS:   A strong Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain brisk winds and hazardous sea conditions across the region Read more

Video Series On Suicide Prevention Launched

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (centre) with parties involved in the initiative.

PHILIPSBURG--The counselling degree programme at Grace Hill Bible University, St. Maarten Campus, teamed up with the Department of Communications, Victorious Living, and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA to launch a video series Read more

Curtains Close On Naf. As Minister Gumbs Launches The Birth Of The Caribbean Guilder

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs performed the symbolic and official exchange from NAf to the Cg to bring the very first Caribbean guilder into circulation at the CBCS St Maarten office on Monday. Looking on is CBCS President Richard Doo Read more

Pm Meets With Dutch Defence Minister To Strengthen Kingdom Security Cooperation

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, Ruben Brekelmans, St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, the Prime Ministers Chief of Staff Stuart Johnson and Carol Voges, director of the Minister Plenipotentiarys cabinet.

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Smart 2025 Welcome Party Off To A Lively Start At Simpson Bay Resort And Marina

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (left) with St. Maarten Tourism Bureau Director May-Ling Chun (right) at the SMART opening party. (Robert Luckock photo)

SIMPSON BAY--Cocktails, canaps and entertainment were the order of the evening at the welcome party for the seventeenth edition of the St. Maarten/St. Martin Annual Re Read more

A New Naval Base And Coast Guard Radar On The Horizon For St. Maarten

In casual mode, from left: St. Maarten President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams, Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling, VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs, and ECYS Minster Melissa Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--A new naval base that will take over from the temporary facilities in Point Blanche and installation of a Coast Guard radar for 24/7 monitoring of maritime traffic are part of new developments to bolster safety and security in St Read more

Smdf, 4C Launch LetS Act Prog. To Strengthen Local Arts Community

Representatives of the St. Maarten Development Fund, Foresee Foundation and Lets ACT Program participants at the Lets ACT Launch event.

~ More than NAf. 500K to support cultural groups ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Lets ACT Programme, funded by the Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie (FCP), will soon boost the arts and cultural sectors of St. Maarten.

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Island Gems Supports Seniors With Stove And Ceiling Fans

From left: Island Gem Ludmilla de Weever, Marva van Heyningen Malcolm Cooper of the Sint Maarten Senior Citizens Recreational Foundation, Island Gems Jody Rosen, Varsha Punjabi, Alita Singh and Milva Hoeve with the donated items. In background: Seniors wait to get their regular bingo started at the centre.

 

HOPE ESTATE--The Island Gems Charity Foundation continues its mission of giving back to the community with a donation to the Sint Maarten Senior Citizens Recreational Foundation in Hope Estate Read more

Two-For-One Guilders Exchange Today Only

CBCS office

PHILIPSBURG--The officially currency of the country has changed from the former Netherlands Antillean to the new Caribbean guilder per the end of March. To mark this historic occasion and promote a smooth transition, the Central Bank of Curaao and St. Maarten (CBCS) is offering a unique 2 for 1 exchange rate from NAf. to Cg. today, Tuesday.

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DATE ISSUED: Monday, March 31, 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) April 01, 2025 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming occasionally cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:26 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze of 13 to 20 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight pressure gradient will continue to produce brisk winds, leading to hazardous sea conditions Read more

Vice President Davis Invited To Give Input At Housing Meeting

Second Vice President Bernadette Davis (third from left) with Prfet Cyrille Le Vly (standing to her left) and other participants from the housing meeting.

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Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba Talk Amendments With Dutch Senate

The Senate Committee on Kingdom Relations Korel of the Dutch Parliament welcomed representatives of the Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba.

 

KRALENDIJK--On March 25, a delegation from Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba was received by members of the Senate Committee on Kingdom Relations Korel of the Dutch Senate. The delegation continued its efforts Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 28th March 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 29th March 2025 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Brief showers are possible.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East to northeasterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 8 to 20 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure remains the dominant feature, maintaining generally stable conditions and limiting precipitation across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 27th March 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 28th March 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:10 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system continues to dominate and limit precipitation across the area Read more

Mps Kotai And Lewis Call For Immediate Action To Safeguard Tourism Sector After Video Surfaced

PHILIPSBURG--Democratic Party (DP) Member of Parliament (MP) Viren Kotai and Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) MP Lyndon Lewis have called for immediate action to protect St Read more

Former Minister Gibson Given Probation, Conditional Fine For Weapons Possession

PHILIPSBURG--Former Finance Minister and acting Minister of Justice Richard Gibson Sr. (80) was sentenced to a year of probation on Wednesday for trying to pass through Princess Juliana International Airport with an air gun on September 15, 2024.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 26 March 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 27 March 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 17 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Patches of low-level clouds moving across the local region will bring periods of cloudiness and isolated showers throughout the forecast period Read more

Up Expresses Concerns Over Ignored Urgent Meet Requests

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley and Francisco Lacroes, are voicing their deep concern regarding the current state of Parliament, which the Read more

Card, Atm, Online Banking Disruptions Expected When Xcg Goes Into Effect

PHILIPSBURG--The early closure of banks as well as ATM, online banking and credit and debit card disruptions are expected as the country transitions from the Netherlands Antillean guilder NAf. to the new currency the Caribbean guilder XCG on March 31.

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 25 March 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 26 March 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief local showers possible.Tonight through Wednesday morning: Fair to partly cloudy and slightly breezy with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to fresh breeze of 10 to 18 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Fair and stable conditions will dominate the weather pattern Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 24th March 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 25th March 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F                       Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                           Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high pressure system will maintain mostly moderate winds across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 21st March 2025 @ 18:00 LST (22:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (18:00 LST) 22nd March 2025WEATHER:   This afternoon and evening:  Fair to partly cloudy. Light showers are likelyTonight, through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F                       Forecast Low: 25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:24 P.M.                            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:15 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-northeast to east-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times. SYNOPSIS: Generally stable conditions remain in the wake of a trough this afternoon and evening Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 20th March 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 21st March 2025A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6:00 PMFRIDAY, 21ST MARCH WEATHER:   This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F                       Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:23 P.M.                            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:16 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Friday midday: Northerly to easterly with a light breeze of 4 to 7 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times. SYNOPSIS: A weak frontal boundary may cause isolated showers across the region Read more

President Of Parliament Wescot-Williams Rejects Approval Of Final Text 2025 Budget

Page one of the letter sent to the PM and finance minister.

PHILIPSBURG--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has informed Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina a Read more