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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

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) January 01st, 2025

WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 5:48 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 11 mph.

SYNOPSIS: Drifting patches of low level clouds will account for isolated showers as they traverse the local area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, December 30th, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) December 31st, 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11:00 PMMONDAY, DECEMBER 30th, 2024 WEATHER:   This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with light isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F             Forecast Low: 24C / 75F  Sunset Today: 5:47 P.M Read more

Winair And Air France Partner To Enhance Connectivity In The Region

SIMPSON BAY--WINAIR is pleased to announce the reintroduction of its code-share agreement with Air France, further enhancing connectivity for travellers. This development follows the successful revival of WINAIRs code-share partnership with Royal Dutch Airlines KLM in November, provid Read more

Saur Discloses Drinking Water 100% Restored Since Saturday

Prfet Vincent Berton and Collectivit President Louis Mussington attempt to negotiate with SAUR strikers and union delegates on Christmas Eve.

 

MARIGOT--Water company producer/distributor SAUR confirmed drinking water has been restored to the whole of the French side since Saturday.

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Half-Masting Of Flags On Monday In Tribute To Former Prime Minister Don Martina

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten The Government of Sint Maarten expresses profound sorrow over the passing of Dominico Felipe Martina, better known as Don Martina, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles, a statesman whose legacy of leadership, diplomacy, and vision left an indelible mark within the former Netherlands Antilles. In honor of his contributions, the national flags at the Government Administration Building in Philipsburg will be flying half-mast on the day of his funeral being Monday, December 30, 2024.

The Honorable Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Dr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 27th December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 28th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Variably cloudy with brief and localized showers.Tonight, through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:46 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 12 mph becoming variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A high-pressure system is the dominant feature today, maintaining a light to gentle breeze while limiting significant precipitation Read more

Voluntary Interruption Of Drinking Water Production In Saint-Martin

An unacceptable hostage of the population and the tourist economy

The SAUR Group strongly condemns the voluntary interruption of drinking water production on the island of Saint-Martin, which occurred on December 23, 2024 This action was carried out by seven SAUR Saint-Martin agents following instructions from UGTG Guadeloupe, resulting in the shutting down of the island’s only water production plant.

The gesture was accompanied by the illegal removal of essential boxes when the installation was restarted, putting the entire population in a situation of health, humanitarian and economic emergency.

Although pedestrian access to the Galisbay site was possible on December 23, the strikers proceeded the next day to complete and reinforced closure of the site, preventing any attempts to restart the water production plant Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) December 25th, 2024  A DUST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6:00 AM, WEDNESDAY25TH DECEMBER WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with brief isolated showers possible.
Forecast High:   30C / 86F              Forecast Low:   26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:44 P.M.    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M.                            SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: 
A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation during this forecast period Read more

Traffic Lights Up And Running

PHILIPSBURG Nearly 6 months following their damage, the traffic lights at the entrance to Philipsburg have been restored and enhanced.

The Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs was on hand last night to switch on the lights along with the Secretary General Kenson Plaisimond and Chief of Staff Luciano Nicholls.

Gumbs stated that the functioning traffic lights are not a milestone, but that the restoration includes a shift to renewable energy in the shape of an emergency back up system that will make use of solar energy Read more

Vromi Booth Addresses Backlog, Draws Public Appreciation

PHILIPSBURG The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) reports a positive outcome from its participation in Philipsburg Becomes Magical on December 21st and 22nd at Cyrus Wathey Square.

Over the two-day event, the VROMI Booth attracted a steady flow of visitors who engaged with ministry representatives on a variety of topics. Attendees received updates on key projects, inquired about permit applications and long lease requests, and took advantage of the opportunity to have their questions addressed directly by VROMI staff.

The Permits Department handled 51 inquiries for status updates, 15 general questions, and the Domain Department (long lease) addressed 30 requests Read more

Minister Gumbs Seeks Unops Support To Address Traffic Congestion On St. Maarten

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs has reached out to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to develop a comprehensive action plan aimed at alleviating traffic congestion on St. Maarten. He made the announcement on Friday in response to questions from Members of Parliament Chris Wever (Unified Resilient St Read more

Collectivit In Sandy Ground To Distribute Crash Helmets

Elected officials were in Sandy Ground Monday to distribute free crash helmets to the youth. (Collectivit photo)

 

MARIGOT--Vice Presidents Bernadette Davis and Michel Petit, and Territorial Councillor Martine Beldor were in Sandy Ground on Monday to distribute free crash helmets to the youth who ride two-wheelers, to r Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 23rd December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 24th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with brief isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:43 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A pre-frontal trough will increase the probability of showers across the region during this forecast period Read more

Brug Gets Update On Hospital Construction

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (third left) with members of his team and representatives of SMMC, including Medical Director Dr. Felix Holiday (second left).

CAY HILL--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Richinel Brug met with the management team of the St Read more

Soul Beach Music Festival Returns To Its Roots In St. Maarten In 2025

From left: TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten with Mark Adkins, CEO of Soul Beach Festival Productions and Darren Featherstone of the Soul Beach Team, in front of the St. Maarten Tourist Office on Front Street, Philipsburg.

 

PHILIPSBURG--The Soul Beach Music Festival (SBMF) is coming back to St. Maarten, where it began in the Caribbean as the Sinbad Soul Music Festival in 1995 Read more