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St. Maarten Tourist Bureau Launches First Official Salt & Soul Magazine

St. Maarten Tourism Bureau Director May-Ling Chun (left) and Minister of TEATT, Grisha Heyliger-Marten (right) unveil the Salt and Soul Magazine cover, as Editor-in-Chief Luis Hurtault (far left) looks on Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 16th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 17th February 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:14 P.M.                Read more

Grisha Assigns Staf To Establish Independent Tourism Authority

From left: Cherinah Franken (STAF director), TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger Marten, and James Jim Hepple (STAF director)

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten has assigned the Sint Maarten Tourism Authority Foundation (STAF) to lead the process of establishin Read more

Finance Minister Delivers On Promise: Expands Income Tax Payment Arrangements To 24 Mths

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--Individual taxpayers will now be allowed up to 24 months to pay outstanding income taxes instead of the current maximum of nine months, under a temporary measure announced by Minister of Finance Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 13 February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 14 February 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze and brief showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:13 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:40 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation Read more

Safe Together, Strong Together Campaign Marks One Year Of Action On Domestic Safety

The Safe Together, Strong Together campaign is aimed at raising awareness about unsafe home situations and encouraging open dialogue.

KRALENDIJK--One year after the BES Protection Code Kodigo di Protekshon / Protection Code came into force on January 1, 2025, authorities say the initiative has strengthened cooperation between professionals and the community in addressing domestic vi Read more

Minister Of Finance Launches Transformation Tax Admin Prog.

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs (second left) with other officials at the launch.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs has launched the Transformation Tax Administration (TTA) Programme, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, calling it a decisive and necessary step toward modernising our systems, strengthening public trust, and safeguarding St Read more

Cbp Bes Symposium Highlights Urgent Need For Stronger Data Protection Across Kingdom

Island Governor of Bonaire, John Soliano, opened the conference

KRALENDIJK--The Commission for the Supervision of Personal Data Protection BES (CBP BES) has reflected on what it described as a successful symposium on digital data and privacy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, held on January 28, on Bonaire.

The event brought together administrators, regulators, policymaker Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 12 February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 13 February 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:12 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Increased moisture and instability associated with an approaching area of disturbed weather (i.e Read more

Minister Submits Draft 2026 Budget To Cft, Sets Path Forward For 2027 Budget

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs says she has taken decisive steps to ensure the orderly handling of St. Maartens public finances by ou Read more

Teatt Minister Orders Gebe To Submit Tariff Structure In 30 Days

 ~Inefficiencies will not be passed on to consumers~PHILIPSBURG-- Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has instructed NV GEBE to demonstrate compliance with its Electricity Concession and submit a complete proposed tariff structure within 30 days. Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 11th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 12th February 2026

WEATHER: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 28C / 82F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:12 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to east southeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a surface trough will cause cloudy periods and showers particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 10th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 11th February 2026

HIGH SURF & SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER: This afternoon: Generally cloudy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely.
Tonight through Wednesday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 28C / 82F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:11 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:41 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: North northeasterly to east northeasterly, with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture associated with a frontal boundary will cause cloudiness and isolated showers across the region Read more

Traffic Advisory Road Measures In Cole Bay/Simpson Bay

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) informs the public that traffic measures will be implemented today to help alleviate congestion in the Cole Bay/Simpson Bay area during peak hours between 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM.

During this period, vehiclescannot use Arlet Peters Road to travel toward Cole Bay. All vehicles must instead useA.J.C. Brouwers Road toward Kruithoff Roundaboutto reach Simpson Bay or Cole Bay. Traffic from Simpson Bay will be directed alongA.J.C Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 9th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 10th February 2026

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT

WEATHER:
This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.
Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.

Forecast High: 28C / 82F       Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 6:11 P.M.             Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:42 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northerly to northeasterly, with a light to moderate breeze, at 6 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
The frontal boundary continues to affect the area Read more

Minister Brug: Local Workers First In Reconstruction Projects

VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA, Richinel Brug, says local workers and businesses must be given first priority in reconstruction and development projects on St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 6 February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 
VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 7 February 2026

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

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

Sunset Today: 6:10 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:43 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:    This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southerly to westerly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 9 mph, becoming lighter at times.

SYNOPSIS:    Although generally fair-weather conditions will persist, the chance of brief showers remains for today Read more

Pond Island Residents Approached Nrpb For Payout, But No Compensation Applies

PHILIPSBURG--VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs said some individuals affected by the Pond Island demolitions had approached the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) seeking compensation, but stressed that no payout applies, as the bureau is not involved and the land is not part of the EDMP landfill project.

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 5th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 6th February 2026WEATHER:This afternoon: Generally cloudy with scattered showers.Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High:29C / 84F        Forecast Low: 25C / 77F Sunset Today:6:09 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow:6:44 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to southeasterly, with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability trailing a low level trough will account for showers across the region Read more

Pm: Agreements With Fire Dept. Must Follow Legal Framework

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said on Wednesday that government is committed to resolving long-standing issues with the Fire Department, but stressed that all agreements must operate within the legal framework.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 4th February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 5th February 2026  WEATHER:  This afternoon  through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers. Forecast High:29C / 84F            Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:09 P.M.                              Sunrise Tomorrow:6:44 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 11 mph. SYNOPSIS:   An approaching low level trough and moisture associated with a recent frontal boundary, will cause showers across the region, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 4th February 2026 THE HIGH SURF AND SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM WEATHER:This afternoon through tonight: Overcast with intermittent rain-showers.Wednesday morning through midday: Variably cloudy isolated showers.Forecast High: 27C / 82F               Forecast Low:  22C / 72FSunset Today: 6:08 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:44 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Variable to northeast, with a variable to gentle breeze, from 2 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A frontal boundary is affecting the island Read more

Trinidad Puts On A Show Of All Shows To Welcome WinairS Inaugural Flight

Trinidads Minister of Transport & Civil Aviation, Eli Zakour (left) presents a painting of seven iconic buildings in Trinidad & Tobago, to WINAIR CEO Hans van de Velde. (Robert Luckock photo)

AIRPORT--Cultural dancers, Soca music, Trinidadian delicacies and hospitality, water cannon salutes at both destinations; all the ingredients for the warmest of welcomes greeted nationa Read more

Resilience Alone Is No Longer Enough, Grisha Says At Economic Consultation

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten on Monday opened the Strategic Economic Stakeholders Consultation by declaring that St. Maarten must move beyond survival and deliberately design a future focused on sustainable growth, fiscal reform, and coordinated Read more