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Get Up And Stand Up With R4cr!

St Peters The 1973 Hit Song Slogan by the great Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, today plays one of the roles towards motivating many community oriented activist. The phrase GET UP, STAND UP, stimulates our minds and souls to ACT ! Act on behalf of nature, cultural preservation, injustice, prejudice, workers rights, quality education, protecting our children, the right for peace and justice, oppertunity and over all love for humanity.

None of the above, is worth giving up the fight, and because some choose not to give up the fight, it brought an abundance of possibilities to those that deserved it.

Resources for Community Resilience (R4CR) has done just that Read more

Island Gems SupportsAnimal Care Groups

CAY HILL — The stray and unwanted pet population on the island continues to be a challenge for residents, visitors and the animal care organisations working tirelessly to curb the problem on both sides of the island. To this end, Island Gems Charity Foundation has made its annual donation to three very active groups to aid with spay/neuter campaign and awareness.

Receiving each US $750 in vet care coverage via St. Maarten Veterinary Clinic are St. Maarten Animal Welfare Foundation, SXM Paws and I Love My Island Dog Association Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 9th April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 10th April 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:59 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: North northeasterly to northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 09 to 17 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Moisture associated with a weak frontal boundary may cause isolated showers across the local area Read more

Mussington: The PeopleS Land Will Not Be Sold On My Watch

Graphic showing the three parcels to be auctioned.

~ Mass demonstration planned against Old House auction ~

MARIGOT--Collectivit President Louis Mussington, speaking on SOS Radio Monday morning, said the Collectivits intention is to buy the entire remaining Beauperthuy succession properties, to safeguard the land for the future generations of St Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Monday 8th April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 9th April 2024

THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS DISCONTINUED

WEATHER:

This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.

Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:00 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon and evening: Southeasterly with a light breeze of 3 to 6 mph becoming variable or calm at times.

Tonight, through Tuesday midday: East to northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 12 mph

SYNOPSIS: 

An approaching frontal boundary will increase moisture and the possibility for showers across the local area Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday 5th April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 6th April 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:

This Afternoon: Mostly fair.

This evening through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today, through Saturday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain a light to gentle southeasterly wind pattern across the region Read more

Governor Baly Meets With Formateur Mercelina For Update On Formation Progress

HARBOUR VIEW, PHILIPSBURG His Excellency Governor Ajamu G. Baly met with formateur Dr. Luc Mercelina on Thursday March 28, 2024 and received an update on the progress of the formation.

The formateur requested an additional extension to present Governor Baly the final formation report as the background screening of the candidate
ministers is presently still ongoing.

Taking this into account, Governor Baly granted the commission for Dr Read more

Brug Says An Approved 2024 Budget Is Good For Sint Maarten!

In a media statement released on Tuesday afternoon, Richinel Brug expressed his appreciation to the Parliament of Sint Maarten for passing the 2024 budget. Brug, who is set to replace the leader of the URSM in Parliament once he swears in as Prime Minister, called this accomplishment significant in light of the current political situation.

Brug acknowledged the peculiar circumstances under which the outgoing Counsel of Ministers presented and defended the budget for the incoming Government, while assuming their roles as opposition members.

Brug highlighted the significance of this budget approval, noting that it not only guarantees the continuation of projects initiated before 2024 but also ensures the availability of funds to initiate the process of paying justice workers.

It is crucial to recognize that receiving a signed decree, without appealing the content, is just the first step in a long process Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 04th April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 05th April 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers possible.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain gentle to moderate winds and a stable atmosphere across the region Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 3rd April 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 4th April 2024

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:27 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A dominant Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain a stable atmosphere and gentle to moderate winds across the northeastern Caribbean Read more

Philipsburg Market Vendors Demand Fair Space Allocation

Above: The architectural rendering previously presented by former TEATT Minister Omar Ottley, which was agreed on by all market vendors.

Below: The latest design featuring smaller vendor booths, making room for taxis and a bus ramp.

Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 2nd April 2024 @ 11:45 LST (15:45 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (06:00 LST) 3rd April 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:26 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain a moderate breeze during this forecast period Read more

Sunday Chat March 31, 2024 Starting @ 11:00Am

The post SUNDAY CHAT March 31, 2024 starting @ 11:00am appeared first on 721news.com | Sint Maarten News | SXM News.

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Baly Gives Formateur 2Nd Extension, Final Report To Be Presented By April 26

Governor Ajamu Baly  PHILIPSBURG--Governor Ajamu Baly met with formateur Dr. Luc Mercelina on Thursday, March 28, and received an update on the progress of the formation.   The formateur requested an additional extension to present Governor Baly the final formation report as the background screening of the candidate ministers is presently still ongoing Read more

Dr. Mercelina Gives Update On Formation

PHILIPSBURG--Formateur Dr Luc Mercelina provided the following update on the formation process of the new government in a press release on Thursday. "As the appointed formateur, Dr. Luc Mercelina, I recognize the growing concerns among the public regarding the timing of the swearing-in ceremony for the members of the new Council of Ministers Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday 28th March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 29th March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Friday midday: Westerly to northwesterly with a light to gentle breeze of 05 to 11 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

A stable atmosphere with low moisture content will restrict precipitation across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 27th March 2024 @ 11:45 LST (15:45 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 28th March 2024

SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT

WEATHER:

This afternoon: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.

Tonight, through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:10 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Thursday midday: Northerly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

The atmosphere is stabilizing as the high-pressure ridge builds, drier air enters the region, and the frontal boundary slowly departs Read more

Outgoing State Secretary At Parliament

Caretaker State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitization Alexandra Van Huffelen, accompanied by a delegation of support staff and head of the Dutch Representation Office in Philipsburg VNP Chris Johnson, visited the House of Parliament and met with the President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams and faction leaders on Mon Read more

Epic Concludes Field Work For IslandS Biodiversity Assessment

EPIC conducted thorough assessments of biodiversity across key locations in St. Maarten.

 

COLE BAY--The Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) foundation has wrapped up field surveys and training sessions as part of the Coastal Resilience and Needs Assessments (CORENA) project, aimed at providing crucial insights for the sustainable management of St. Maar Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 26th March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL:  Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 27th March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73F

Sunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:10 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Wednesday midday: West to northerly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS: 

The atmosphere is stabilizing as a high-pressure ridge builds and drier air enters the region, as the frontal boundary departs the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 25th March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL:  Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 26th March 2024

WEATHER:

This Afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:25 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This Afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Moisture and instability associated with an approaching frontal boundary will increase the potential for showers across the area during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 22nd March 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:14 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 07 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

Available moisture may trigger isolated showers across the region Read more

My2cents: The Justice Ministry Is Busy Crumbling And Nobody Is Seeing It !!!

By means of this letter I would like to address all the Justice workers, but especially those that are holding a position within the different Justice workers unions.

I have been following the saga of the justice workers for a while with keen attention to the following process regarding the function book and this Justice Minister, Anna Elaine Richardson, that claims to it the right way.

I dont want to delve into the past as to how many persons were appointed or held the function of SG and were rid off under this Justice Minister Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 20th March 2024 @ 11:45 LST (15:45 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 21st March 2024

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77F

Sunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:15 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Atlantic high-pressure system maintains stable conditions and gentle winds across the region.

Expect slight sea conditions over the next 48 hours.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight          WAVES/SWELLS: 2 to 4 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy Read more