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New Hospital Main Building To Be Ready By End Q1 2026

Construction of the new hospital project progressing.

 ~ Relocation from old to new building thereafter ~

PHILIPSBURG--The main building of the new St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) project is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Veroni Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 24th October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 25th October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:44 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and weak instability my trigger isolated showers, particularly during the latter part of this forecast Read more

Corona Loans Interest 2.9%

Main ENNIA branch

THE HAGUE--The Netherlands is asking for an interest of 2.9% for the refinancing of the COVID-19 loans to Curaao and St. Maarten. This lowest percentage applies because together with their joint Central Bank of Curaao and St. Maarten (CBCS) they reached a solution to safeguard pensions of insurer ENNIA recently.

Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Zsolt Szab announced this to the Second Chamber of Parliament in The Hague. Now that both countries and the Central Bank have also signed the ENNIA Main Lines Agreement, Curaao and Sint Maarten will pay the low interest on this refinancing, he wrote.

During the pandemic-related crisis, Curaao and Aruba each borrowed an amount of 900,000 in Netherlands Antillean guilders and Aruban florins respectively Read more

Ministry Of Vromi To Close On Friday For The Funeral Of Michael A. Browne

Michael Browne's condolences book was placed at the entrance of the Government Administration Building on Pond Island.

PHILIPSBURG--The offices of the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI will be closed on Friday, October 25. VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs took this decision to allow staff Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 23 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 24 October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:45 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 4 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will account cloudy periods, isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms Read more

Princess Beatrix To Highlight Nature, Community Efforts During Nov. Visit

PHILIPSBURG--Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA), in collaboration with Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) and Nature Foundation St. Maarten NFSXM, is proud to announce that Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands will visit St. Maarten and Saba November 12-15. As DCNAs patroness, the Read more

Vsa Minister Opens Health & Hygiene Week At Sister Regina Primary School

VSA Minister Veronica Jansen-Webster, Sr. Reginas School Manager Samantha Beaton and representatives of the schools PTA at the opening of Health and Hygiene Week at the school.

SIMPSON BAY--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 22 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 23 October 2024 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00AM, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23rd WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy and hazy with brief isolated showers possible.Tonight through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:45 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 17 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere with low moisture content will restrict precipitation over the local area during this forecast period Read more

Ser Meets With Smspa

From left: Treasurer of SMSPA and Sub-member on SER Jeannia Dupersoy; SMSPA member Patricia Rogers; President of SMSPA and SER Board member Nzinga Lake and SER Chairman Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 21 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 22 October 2024

WEATHER:
This afternoon: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy with brief local showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 5:46 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:08 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:   This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS:   Increased moisture and instability associated with a passing low-level trough may cause periodic showers during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 18th October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 19th October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:48 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Pockets of moisture trailing a recent tropical wave will account for cloudy periods, isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 17 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 18 October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:48 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 17 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Increased moisture and instability associated with an approaching tropical wave will account for periods of cloudiness, isolated showers, and possible thunderstorms during the next couple of days Read more

Court Upholds Teatt Order To Close Down District 721

PHILIPSBURG--The Court of First Instance has upheld a recent decision by Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten that closed down District 721, at least until the nightclub on Welfare Road gets a new operational licence. Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 16th October 2024 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday morning (06:00 LST) 17th October 2024

WEATHER: Today through Thursday morning: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 5:49 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:06 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday morning: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A relatively stable atmosphere with low moisture content will restrict rainfall, while hot and humid weather persists Read more

Amid Tier 3 Ranking, Justice Minister Lewis Faces Pressure To Address Rising Trafficking Concerns

The new branding of the National Reporting Center, which will be unveiled by outgoing Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis on October 18.

PHILIPSBURG--On October 18, the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom will observe Anti-Slavery Day, which focuses on raising awareness about human trafficking and modern slavery. On this day, outgoing Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis will unveil the branding for the National Reporting Center (NRC) in St Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 15 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 16 October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hot with light haze and brief showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:50 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:06 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere with low moisture content will limit rainfall, while hot and humid weather persists Read more

Pjia Arrival Hall Reopening Postponed To October 18

Outgoing Minister of Justice Lyndon Lewis (second from left) inspects the new arrival hall in the company of airport management.

SIMPSON BAY--The much-anticipated reopening of Princess Juliana International Airports (PJIA) new arrival hall has been postponed by three days. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, the final phase Read more

Vromi To Sell M/V Island Scout (Imo Number: 9215220)

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) announced during Wednesdays press briefing its intention to sell the Island Scout (IMO number 9215220). Under Article 13, Section 1 of the Landsverordening houdende maatregelen tot opruiming van schepen en wrakken in zee en op het zeestrand (National Ordinance containing measures for the removal of ships and wrecks at sea and on the sea beach)

The Island Scout is a 69-meter-long tug/supply ship that was beached and successfully salvaged, with efforts from both the Ministry of VROMI and TEATT following the passing of Tropical Storm, later Hurricane, Ernesto Read more

Eggs Harmed When Turtle Nest Dug Up Prematurely

Some of the eggs and hatchlings that were found.

ST. EUSTATIUS--A few days after St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation STENAPA took part in nest excavation on Zeelandia, the organisation got a call from Scubaqua Dive Center Statia about exposed sea turtle eggs. After inspecting the scene, STENAPA determined that a nest had been dug up by a dog (paw prints were present) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 11 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 12 October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hot with light haze with a brief shower possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:53 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Hot conditions will prevail due to a light, warm southeasterly wind-flow Read more

Irion Says Govt.S Decision To Not Sell Winair Shares A Missed Opportunity

NA MP Ardwell Irion

 

PHILIPSBURG--Governments decision to not sell its shares in local airline WINAIR wa Read more

Meyers: Cemeteries 85-90% Filled, Urges Govt. Get Ahead Of Concern

SAM MP Franklin Meyers.

PHILIPSBURG--Soualiga Action Movement (SAM) Member of Parliament (MP) Franklin Meyers on Thursday raised the alarm of the dwindling space in cemeterie Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) October 11, 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Mostly fair to partly cloudy with light haze.Forecast High: 34C / 93F               Forecast Low: 29C / 84FSunset Today: 5:53 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 06 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A combination of dry air and Saharan dust will restrict precipitation Read more

Minister Of Finance Warns Merchants To Stop Imposing Purchase Limit For Cards

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs.

~Says offenders will be blacklisted~

PHILIPSBURG--Businesses in the country that continue to impose a purchase limit on consumers who use their debit or credit cards for payments, can be blacklisted, have their machines taken away and not receive a machine from any bank in the country.

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