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Rain Fails To Dampen Spirits At Official Ceremonies For St. Martin/St. Maarten Day In French Quarter

Dutch-side Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (left) and Collectivit President Louis Mussington (right) prepare to lay a wreath at the border monument.

FRENCH QUARTER--Torrential rain and flooded roads placed a question mark on whether Mondays St Read more

All Schools Open Tuesday Except Flooded Mac Bfm

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Lyndon Lewis has announced that all schools in St. Maarten will resume normal operations on Tuesday, November 12, following recent inclement weather that brought heavy rainfall and localised flooding to the island.

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 11th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 12th November 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through this evening: Generally cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Tonight through Tuesday morning: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:17 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A moist and unstable atmosphere will cause mostly cloudy skies, isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms particularly during the afternoon to evening hours Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Friday, 8 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 9 November 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM TONIGHTWEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:16 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a multilayered trough will cause showers and possible thunder across the region Read more

French Side To Host Official Prog. For St. Martin/St. Maarten Day

President of the Collectivit of Saint-Martin Louis Mussington.

MARIGOT--This year, it is the turn of the French side to organise the official St. Martin/St. Maarten Day programme and festivities in French Quarter, on Monday, November 11, while also celebrating the occasion with Dutch St. Maarten.

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 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, November 07, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) November 08 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through tonight: Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Friday morning through midday: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:15 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 04 to 14 mph and occasional higher gusts. SYNOPSIS: A trough and an approaching tropical wave are bringing abundant moisture and instability to the region, resulting in increased cloudiness, showers, and thunderstorms Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 6th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 7th November 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:15 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and instability associated with a trough system will cause showers and thunderstorms across the region during this forecast period Read more

Napb Wants Immediate Action For Customs Work Conditions, Unreliable Patrol Vehicles

A KPSM vehicle with a flat tyre.

 ~ Roseburg in solidarity with union ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Nationaal Algemene Politie Bond NAPB union has voiced what it described as serious concerns regarding the current state of St. Maarten Police Force KPSM patrol vehicles and the working conditions at the Customs Department.

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 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 5th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 6th November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:14 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: North northeasterly to northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 17 mph.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and instability will account for isolated showers, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Monday 4th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 5th November 2024  A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM MONDAY 4th NOVEMBER 2024 WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:14 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Settled conditions remains this afternoon however, the atmosphere remains moist and unstable Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Sunday 3rd November 2024 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Monday morning (06:00 LST) 4th November 2024... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:Today through Monday morning: Variably cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:13 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Monday morning: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moist and unstable conditions persist and will account for showers and thunderstorms across the region during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 1 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 2 November 2024THE FLOOD ALERT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated rain-showers and possible thunderstorms.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:40 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 15 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Cloudy skies, isolated rain-showers, and possible thunderstorms will continue throughout the forecast period as unstable conditions persist across the local region Read more

Community Meetings Give Feedback For Trust FundS School And Library Projects

A scene during the presentation at John Larmonie Center.

PHILIPSBURG--The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) said it has concluded the latest round of community consultations for the Fostering Resilient Learning Project (FRLP).

These events, held in early October, were designed to inform and engage residents about the project, which focuses on reconstructing safe educational and cultural spaces as part of St. Maartens ongoing recovery efforts post-Hurricane Irma. This phase of the FRLP includes rebuilding Sister Marie Laurence and Charles Leopold Bell schools, as well as reconstructing the St Read more

A Flood Alert Is In Effect Until 12Pm Today ...A Small Craft Advisory Is In Effect Until Further Notice

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 1 November 2024 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday morning (06:00 LST) 2 November 2024

 WEATHER:

Today through Saturday morning: Cloudy to overcast and slightly breezy with intermittent rain-showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 5:40 P.M.

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

Today through Saturday morning: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 18 mph, and higher gusts in or near showers.

SYNOPSIS:

Cloudy skies, intermittent & wide-spread rain-showers, and isolated thunderstorms will continue throughout the forecast period as unstable conditions persist across the local region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 1st November 2024...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Cloudy to overcast and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeasterly to south southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A multi-layered trough will cause cloudy to overcast skies, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms during this forecast period Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 30th October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 31st October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: Increased instability due to an upper level trough will cause isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms Read more

Green Light For Motion To Protect Environment, Zone Mullet Bay, Mullet Pond A National Park

Section of Mullet Pond.

PHILIPSBURG--Parliament late Tuesday evening unanimously approved a motion from National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Darryl York urging government to zone Mullet Bay, designate Mullet Pond as a n Read more

Collectivit States Demolition Poses No Risk To Public Health

Officials from the Collectivits Quality of Life Department monitor the demolition of the former cultural centre and cinema in Sandy Ground.

SANDY GROUND--The Collectivit has responded to parents' concerns over the risks posed by the process of demolishing the former cultural centre and cinema Read more

Napb Concerned About Significant Delay In National Decrees Issuance

NAPB President Marcus Pantophlet.

PHILIPSBURG--The Nationale Algemene Politie Bond (NAPB) union is concerned about delays in the issuance of national decrees to workers in the justice chain and plans to meet with the various departments in the minister to speak to its members.Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 29th October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 30th October 2024

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday morning: Hot and humid despite isolated showers.
Wednesday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.

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

Sunset Today: 5:41 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph; higher gusts are possible during showers.

SYNOPSIS:
Moderate moisture levels and increasing instability will account for variably cloudiness and isolated showers today and scattered showers tomorrow Read more

Gumbs Launches Finance Friday With Minister Of Finance This Week

Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs.

PHILIPSBURG--Starting this Friday, November 1, Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs will meet with members of the public at her office for direct Read more

Meeting Of Law Enforcement Representatives Bolsters Regional Crime-Fighting Collaboration

St. Maarten Police Force KPSM Chief Carl John emphasised the need of intelligence-led policing across the islands.

 KRALENDIJK--A milestone in Dutch Caribbean law enforcement cooperation was reached during the Development of Information Organizations in the Caribbean (DIOC) meeting on October 22-23 in Bonaire. Representatives from law enforcement agencies across the six Caribbe Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 28th October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 29th October 2024

WEATHER:
This afternoon: Hot and humid. Isolated showers are likely.
Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.

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

Sunset Today: 5:42 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A stable atmosphere continues to limit showers today Read more

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