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Source: 721 News
03 Oct 2024 08:54 PM

World Tourism Day Awards 2024 In St. Maarten

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten — Honor to Whom Honor is Due:For World Tourism Day 2024, eight individuals who have significantly contributed to the development of tourism on the island were honored by Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport, and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten, along with the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau Read more


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Source: 721 News
03 Oct 2024 08:50 PM

Com Approves Amendment To 2024 Budget

Finance Minister Gumbs Submits it to Parliament

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten The Council of Ministers has approved the amendment to the 2024 budget, and it has already been sent to Parliament, said Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs.

Although the amended budget contains a reduction of approximately 25 million guilders in both income and expenditures compared to the current budget, it still includes allocations for several key investment projects that are crucial to St Read more


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Source: 721 News
03 Oct 2024 08:45 PM

Suspended Police Officer Gets 5-Years Sentence For Assault And Rape

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Court of First Instance has rendered its verdict in the case of suspended Sint Maarten Police Force officer R.J., sentencing him to five years in prison after finding him guilty of assault and rape of his stepdaughter. The verdict, delivered on Thursday, October 3, 2024, determined that the primary facts of the case were proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The testimonies of the victim, her mother, her sister, and school staff members who reported significant behavioral changes in the victim following the incident were crucial to the case Read more


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Source: 721 News
03 Oct 2024 01:39 PM

Nv Gebe Hosts St. Maarten Parliament Members For Power Plant Tour

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, NV GEBE hosted several Members of the Parliament of St. Maarten for an insightful presentation and tour of the Power Plant.

The delegation in attendance included: the Hon. Chairlady of Parliament Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, along with the following Honorable MPs: Melissa D Read more


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GS
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UPP
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ECE
Source: 721 News
02 Oct 2024 09:51 PM

Usm President Strengthens Ties With Dutch Universities Of Applied Sciences

POND ISLAND — University of St. Martin (USM) President, Dr. Antonio Carmona Bez, visited two leading universities of applied sciences in The Netherlands during the last week of September, furthering USM’s long standing relationships with Dutch higher education institutions Read more


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GS
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UD
ECE
Source: 721 News
02 Oct 2024 08:45 PM

Grisha Meets With Cma-Cgm Over Transshipment Issues

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten After reports that CMA CGM, a leading ocean freight company, decided to re-route its transshipment operations from Pointe Blanche to Guadeloupe, Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten took action.

During her official trip to a yachting conference in Monaco, the St. Maarten government minister met with Jean-Baptiste Lumineau, Director of Finance and Infrastructure, at the companys headquarters in France Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
02 Oct 2024 12:34 PM
 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 3 October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, warm & humid, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 6:00 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: North-northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 03 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: Although light winds and a stable atmosphere are expected, pockets of moisture drifting within the wind flow could cause isolated showers Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
01 Oct 2024 11:49 PM

Shta And Nesc Host Pre-Event Mixer Ahead Of National Job Fair

Pictured in the back Minister of Public Health, Social Affairs and Labour VSA Veronica Jansen-Webster and Peggy Ann Dros, with front centre Natasha Richardson of NESC and SHTA representative Lea Rojas.

COLE BAY--In a lively pre-event held at SXM Brewery on September 30, the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) and the National Employment Service Center (NESC) officially kicked off the countdown to the October 2 National Job Fair Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
01 Oct 2024 03:17 PM

Energynautics: Solar Panels Key To St. MaartenS Energy Future, But Diesel Generators Needed First

NV GEBE Temporary Manager Troy Washington (left) receives the Energynautics report from National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) head Claret Connor.

 PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE has received a comprehensive report from Energynautics GmbH, an energy consultancy firm, detailing key recommendations to improve the utility companys energy i Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
01 Oct 2024 03:13 PM

One of the sessions in progress.

CUL DE SAC--In a groundbreaking event for the country and its educational system, St. Maarten Academy hosted its first-ever Self-Care Fair on Friday, September 27.

The school said the event marked the islands first high school self-care fair and the culmination of the schools My Life Has Value Montha month-long initiative focused on mental well-being, self-worth, and holistic health.

The event was organised by the schools Department of Student Care (DSC), which includes Amanda President Joe, Head of Department; Amy Arrindell, Counsellor; Shameda Delaney Weekes, Career Guidance Counsellor and Ashana Bontiff, intern Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
01 Oct 2024 02:57 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, October 01st, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 02nd October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy, warm and humid with a few brief showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:01 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northerly to northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high-pressure ridge will maintain mostly light winds and a relatively stable atmosphere during this forecast period Read more

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Source: 721 News
01 Oct 2024 01:08 PM

Cbcs Reforms Foreign Exchange Regulation

Reducing administrative burden and speeding up granting of licenses

Willemstad/Philipsburg The Centrale Bank van Curaao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) will introduce a revised foreign exchange regulation on October 1, 2024. The revised regulation will reduce the administrative burden of the licensing process and speed up the granting of foreign exchange licenses. The CBCS has calculated that the reforms will reduce the number of foreign exchange licenses to be granted on an annual basis by about 50% without compromising an effective control of the foreign exchange reserves, stated executive director, Dr Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
30 Sep 2024 03:34 PM

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 30th September 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 01st October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy, hot and humid with a brief shower possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:01 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:03 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East southeasterly to northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds across the region Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
30 Sep 2024 12:05 AM

Fave Celebrates 50 Years With Thanksgiving Service

Attendees at FAVEs 50th anniversary thanksgiving service.

 

CUL-DE-SAC--Caretaker Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Lyndon Lewis, represented by Policy Officer Renate Brison, presented a special plaque to St. Maarten Academy on Thursday, September 26, in commemoration of its fifty years of academ Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
27 Sep 2024 12:20 PM

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 27 September 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 28 September 2024

WEATHER:
This afternoon: Partly cloudy with brief showers and possible thunder.
Tonight through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:05 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:    This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 5 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:    Lingering moisture associated with a recent tropical wave will cause brief showers and possible thunder, particularly during the early part of this forecast period Read more


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Source: The Daily Herald
27 Sep 2024 08:33 AM

Lacroes Questions Pm On Health Risk For Civil Servants Working In Mould-Infested Govt. Bldg.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples Party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes has expressed concern regarding what he said is the health and safety of civil servants working at the Government Administration Building.

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UD
Source: The Daily Herald
26 Sep 2024 12:13 PM
 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 26 September 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 27 September 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 6:05 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a passing tropical wave will cause cloudiness, showers, and thunderstorms across the local region Read more

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Source: The Daily Herald
26 Sep 2024 11:10 AM

Eleven Classrooms Inaugurated At Collge Roche Grave De Moho

From left: College Principal Leela Hanson, Collectivit President Louis Mussington, Prfet Vincent Berton, Vice Recteur Harry Christophe, Vice Presidents Dominique Louisy and Bernadette Davis, Territorial Councillor Steven Cocks and slightly out of the picture Water Authority EEASM President Raphal Sanchez on an inspection of the new administration offices Read more


Candidates in this article:
GS
NA
SPA
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
25 Sep 2024 12:05 PM
DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 25th September 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 26th September 2024 WEATHER:This afternoon: Hot and humid despite isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79F Sunset Today: 6:06 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeast to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 4 to 16 mph; higher guts may accompany heavier showers. SYNOPSIS: Moist conditions promote hot and humid conditions today and a gentle breeze brings some relief Read more

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ND
Source: 721 News
24 Sep 2024 02:33 PM

Male Nurse Sentenced To Four Years Imprisonment For Sexually Abusing Patients

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten A male nurse has been convicted of sexually abusing three female patients under his care.

The Court of First Instance sentenced R.I.J.P. to four years imprisonment on Tuesday for sexual assaults that occurred between July 2022 and April 2024. The convicted man remains in custody and has been disqualified from working as a nurse (and in the healthcare sector in general) for nine years.

One of his victims was awarded NAf Read more


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UD
Source: The Daily Herald
24 Sep 2024 12:22 PM
 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 24th September 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 25th September 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Hot and humid. There is a low chance of showers.
Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Warm and humid with isolated showers.Forecast High: 34C / 93F               Forecast Low: 29C / 84FSunset Today: 6:06 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to southeasterly with a light breeze of 4 to 7 mph; becoming light & variable at times.SYNOPSIS: Slightly unstable conditions and moderate moisture levels will persist Read more

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SPA
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ECE
Source: 721 News
24 Sep 2024 11:38 AM

Min Heyliger-Marten Unannounced Visit To Small Businesswomen Avillion

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, Grisha Heyliger-Marten (3rd R), last week paid an unannounced visit to the small businesswomen housed temporarily at the Pavillion at the old Government Administration Building area while work on the Soualiga Market gets off the ground on Backstreet Read more


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ND
Source: The Daily Herald
24 Sep 2024 12:13 AM

Mercelina And Wever-Croes Attend Un Summit For Future Generations

St. Maarten Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and Aruba Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes attended the United Nations Summit of the Future held in New York over the weekend, where the Pact for the Future was adopted to ensure that the interests of future generations are considered in contemporary decision-making.

 

NEW YORK--During the United Nations Summit of the Future held in New York over the weekend, the draft Pact for the Future was adopted in the presence of Aruba Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes and St Read more


Candidates in this article:
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SPA
ND
UD
Source: The Daily Herald
23 Sep 2024 12:28 PM
 DATE ISSUED: Monday 23rd September 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 24th September 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Hot and humid. Localized showers are likely.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 6:07 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Light & variable, becoming calm at times.SYNOPSIS: Moisture levels continue to increase slowly and gradually however, generally stable conditions persist and will continue to limit localized showers Read more

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