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Dutch Government Distances Itself From BaudetS Controversial Views

Curaaos outgoing Minister Plenipotentiary Carlson Manuel (left) and St. Maartens Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell.

By Otti Thomas

THE HAGUE--The Dutch government has formally distanced itself from controversial remarks made by far-right Member of Parliament Thierry Baudet, founder and leader of the far-right Forum for Democracy FvD Read more

Guyana Passport Issues Being Resolved

~ Sint Maarten Among 10 Consulates to Receive Biometric Kit ~

SAUNDERS, St. Maarten After months of delay, citizens of Guyana living outside their homeland will soon be able to receive their new passports, and the Sint Maarten Consulate is among 10 of 29 in the diaspora to receive the first set of biometric kits.

This announcement was made on Wednesday during a virtual meeting of Heads of Missions and Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Corporation, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper; and Deputy Chief Immigration Officer, Senior Superintendent Stephen Telford.

The delay stemmed from a change of systems at the Central Passport and Immigration Office in Georgetown, which now requires all applicants to submit their biometrics before the travel document can be processed Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 25 April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 26 April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:32 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:48 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly to easterly with a light breeze at 4 to 9 mph, becoming variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: Increased moisture and instability associated with a multi-layered trough will provide cloudy skies and isolated showers across the region Read more

Norwegian Cruise Line To Add Stopovers At Port St. Maarten

NCL executives Juan Kuryla (left) and Matthew Weintraub (second from right) met with TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (right) and Port CEO Alexander Gumbs (second from left).

 PHILIPSBURG--Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is set to increase its cruise calls to St. Maarten, following high-level discussions with Port St. Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 24 April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 25 April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 87F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:32 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:49 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East-northeasterly to southeasterly with a light breeze at 4 to 7 mph, becoming variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability from a multi-layered trough will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers across the local region Read more

Heyliger-Marten: We Must Be Prepared, Not Just With Contingency Plans, But With Real Action

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten is urging proactive measures to safeguard St. Maartens economic resilience.

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Stop Issuing Supermarket Licenses!

Opinion

STOP ISSUING SUPERMARKET LICENSES!

Well, the good citizens who use Cost Pro Supermarket as their main supermarket noticed that during the Easter weekend the supermarket was closed. To their surprise, the supermarket remained closed on Tuesday, April 22. Someone close to the daily operations confirmed that Cost Pro has closed their doors for good.

Although, the details that led to the closure have not been made public, there are several things we must consider because of this.

Government keeps issuing supermarket licenses to smaller businesses, thereby destroying business sales for the larger companies, who at a certain point were in key locations, which benefited their bottom line Read more

President Mussington Faces Questions On Responsibilities After Marina Royale Fire

President Louis Mussington (centre) talks at the gathering in Marina Royale on Wednesday to explain the measures the Collectivit has taken in the aftermath of the fire. (Robert Luckock photos)

 MARIGOT--Collectivit President Read more

Kpsm Calls For Public Cooperation On Traffic Rules Around Festival Village

Police warn that parking scooters on the pedestrian walkway is not allowed, and cars will be towed when blocking the traffic flow.

POND ISLAND--St. Maarten Police Force KPSM is urging motorists to comply with traffic and parking regulations in the area surrounding the Festival V Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 24th April 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible. Forecast High:30C / 86F                 Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:31 P.M.                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:50 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly to east northeasterly with a light breeze at 4 to 7 mph, becoming variable or calm at times. SYNOPSIS:   A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict deep cloud formation and precipitation across the region today Read more

Pm: St. Maarten To Target Tourists Avoiding Us Due To Tariff Tensions

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said St Maarten will seize the opportunity created by the ongoing US tariff wars to attract tourists who are choosing to avoid the United States.

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Mostly fair.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73FSunset Today: 6:31 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northerly to east northeasterly with a light breeze of 4 to 7 mph, becoming lighter and variable or calm at times.SYNOPSIS: A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds during this forecast period Read more

Pm Mercelina, Mp Lewis Slam BaudetS Colonial Fantasy As Racist And Dangerous

Reaction to the remarks by Baudet (right).

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 17th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 18th April 2025 WEATHER:  This afternoon: Partly cloudy with isolated showers. This evening through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High:29C / 84F                 Forecast Low:24C / 75F Sunset Today:6:30 P.M.                                      Sunrise Tomorrow:5:54 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday morning: East southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph. SYNOPSIS:   An approaching multilayered trough will account for increased instability and available moisture across the region, particularly during the overnight hours Read more

Minister Gumbs: Focus Is On Results, Not Where Companies Come From

~ Former minister neglected projects ~

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs has blamed former ministerial neglect for the delays in the rebuilding of schools and the library. She said her main concern is not where companies come from, but that the work is done well and on time.

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Kadaster Introduces Credit Line To Simplify Legal Service Access

Kadaster Director Benjamin Ortega (left), and the Dean of the Bar Association, Zylena Bary meet as part of Kadasters ongoing outreach to professional stakeholders.

 

PHILIPSBURG--In a bid to improve service accessibility and enhance efficiency, Kadaster St. Maarten has introduced a new credit line starting from Cg Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 16th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 17th April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:54 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Despite moderate moisture levels, a relatively stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation across the region Read more

Arrindell Signs Condolence Book At Dominican Republic Embassy

Gracita Arrindell, Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, Minister Plenipotentiary of Curaao Carlson Manuel and Aruba cabinet representative J. Croes.

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 15th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 16th April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to east-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 5 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A building high-pressure system will maintain generally stable conditions, and gentle to moderate winds across the region Read more

Meyers Slams Politicking Over 2025 Budget, Suggests Mps Cut Their Salaries By 50%

SAM MP Franklin Meyers

 

PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Franklin Meyers of Soualiga Action Movement (SAM) criticised the ongoing political back-and-f Read more

One Firearm Surrendered On First Day Of Stop, Drop And Go Amnesty Prog.

A .24 calibre Midnight Special and ammunition were handed over to police on Monday.

 

PHILIPSBURG--The Stop, Drop and GO firearm amnesty programme began on a promising note Monday morning with the voluntary surrender of an unlicensed firearm a .24 calibre Midnight Special. The Sint Maarten Police Force KPSM and the Prosecutors Office say the handover is an encouraging step in the ongoing effort to reduce gun violence and promote public safety.

The next opportunity to participate in the amnesty will be on Wednesday, April 16, and authorities are urging the public to turn in illegal firearms and ammunition Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 14th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 15th April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:56 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeast to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: A frontal system will affect the island today Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 11th April 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 12th April 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:28 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:58 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture and weak instability will account for isolated showers across the region Read more

Rserve Naturelle Holding A Second Informative Session On Marine Turtles

An eco-volunteer in the field for trace counting. Photo copyright AGRNSM.

 

HOPE ESTATE--As part of the programme to study marine turtle populations, the Rserve Naturelle management association AGRNSM will welcome the public to its premises in Hope Estate from 5:30pm to 7:30pm today, Friday, April 11, to raise awareness of conserving marine biodiversity, marine tur Read more