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Claret Connor delivering his address.

CAY HILL--St. Maarten Small Properties Association (SMSPA) hosted a membership mixer at LEsperance Hotel in Cay Hill on Wednesday, November 20.

Under the theme Power in Unity the event emphasised the importance of collaboration among small property owners and showcased strategies for growth and sustainability in the local tourism industry.

The highlight of the evening was a keynote address delivered by National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) Director Claret Connor, who provided actionable suggestions aimed at strengthening the associations collective impact Read more

Annual Thanksgiving Service This Sunday

New Testament Baptist Church

 PHILIPSBURG-Some 25 years ago, the first public Thanksgiving Service was held on December 5th, 1999, following the decision of the then Executive Council on December 1st 1999, to mark the passage of the Atlantic hurricane season without significant incident or impact to St. Maarten.

According to a release from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS), In understanding and respecting the multiple religious practices on the island and ensuring that all are present to participate in this moment of Thanksgiving for carrying us through another safe Hurricane season Read more

Lions Club To Host Its Annual Christmas Bingo Spectacular

Lion Wally Havertong calling the bingo balls at last years Lions-held Christmas Bingo.

 PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Lions Club is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Annual Lion Wally Havertong Christmas Bingo Spectacular. This years event will take place on Saturday, December 14, at the Aleeze Convention Center in Madame Estate. Doors open at 7:00pm, with the bingo games starting promptly at 8:00pm.

Lion Ketty Paines, Fundraising Chairperson for Sint Maarten Lions Club, confirmed that preparations are in their final stages Read more

Pm Says Formation Process Took 99 Days, Screening Process Not Transparent Enough

PHILIPSBURG--The process to form the new government, which took office officially on Tuesday, took 99 days, according to the calculations of returning Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.

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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 28th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 29th November 2024 A HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 31C / 88F           Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability levels continue to increase as a trough approaches the area Read more

Pm: The Challenges We Face May Be Great But Our Potential As A Nation Is Greater

Governor Ajamu Baly signing into office the Mercelina II Cabinet

PHILIPSBURG--Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) leader Dr. Luc Me Read more

Charville: Collectivit Facing Dire Consequences Of Air Antilles Deal

Territorial Councillor for the Generation Hope faction Opposition, Jules Charville.

MARIGOT--Opposition Councillor in the Territorial Council Jules Charville claims the Collectivit is risking bankruptcy if it continues paying the cost of keeping Air Antilles afloat with no significant revenue Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 27th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 28th November 2024 A HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE  WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A low-level trough is departing the area, leaving isolated showers in its wake this afternoon and evening Read more

Governor Swears In Four New Mps

Governor Ajamu Baly (centre) and the newly sworn-in Members of Parliament.

HARBOUR VIEW--Governor Ajamu Baly on Tuesday administered the oath to the four new Members of Parliament (MPs) Veronica Jansen-Webster (Unified Resilient St. Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) November 27, 2024 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024A HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief passing showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:26 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East northeast to east southeast with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 15 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Stable conditions will persist with moderate winds due to the dominant Atlantic high-pressure ridge Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, November 25, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) November 26, 2024A SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy. Brief isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:25 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 12 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: The Atlantic high-pressure ridge will account for drier, stable conditions and brisk winds Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 22nd November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 23rd November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:23 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light breeze of 04 to 07 mph, becoming variable and calm at times.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability levels continue to increase as a low-level trough affects the area Read more

Child Rights Exhibition On Display At Library

The child rights exhibition.

PHILIPSBURG--To celebrate World Childrens Day, Wednesday, November 20, the St. Maarten National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) partnered with the St. Maarten library to create a child rights exhibition at its Philipsburg branch and the satellite library at Hillside Christian Schools Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 21st November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy. Localized showers are possible.Tonight, through Friday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:23 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: Relatively dry and stable conditions persist this afternoon and evening Read more

Grisha To Introduce Stop And Shop Pilot To Drive Tourist Traffic To Town

The area where the lay-by will be located.

 

PHILIPSBURG--In an effort to drive tourist traffic to the countrys capital, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten will be introducing a pilot initiative called Stop and Shop.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) November 21, 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A reduction of moisture and instability across the local area will continue to improve weather conditions Read more

Dcca Airport Conference Highlights Innovation, Technology, Sustainability

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten gives her welcoming address on day one of the DCCA Conference. (Rochester Media Group photo)

MAHO--The third Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) conference, the first in St. Maarten hosted by Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), concluded on Tuesday at Sonesta Beach Resort with delegates attending from the airports of Curaao, Aruba, Bonaire, Saba, St Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 19 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 20 November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Monday 18th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 19th November 2024THE FLOOD ALERT IS CANCELLED...WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northerly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A drier and more stable air mass is settling across the region Read more

Rain Impact Signals Urgent Need For Infrastructure Reform, Gumbs Warns

Flooding of the roundabout and roads near the St. Maarten Medical Center in Belair on Sunday.

 

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Development, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice Gumbs addressed on Sunday the impact of ongoing rain showers and flooding on St. Maartens infrastructure.

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Winair Celebrates Launch Of Three New Winter Routes

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed by TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten (left), WINAIR CEO Hans van de Velde (centre) and PJIAE CEO Brian Mingo (right).

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Sunday midday (12:00 LST) 17th November 2024A FLOOD ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 12PM MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER!... WEATHER:This afternoon through Sunday midday: Cloudy to overcast with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Friday 15th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 16th November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Cloudy to overcast with intermittent rain-showers. There is a chance of thunder.This evening through Saturday midday: Warm and settled. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 29 C / 84F             Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: Light & variable, becoming calm at times.SYNOPSIS: A slow-moving frontal boundary maintains moist and slightly unstable conditions across the region this afternoon before conditions stabilize Read more

Beatrix Spots Birds, Visits Mullet Pond And Little Key

Princess Beatrix witnesses the signing of a letter of intent by VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs and Nature Foundation Director Leslie Hickerson to establish legislation that would designate Little Key Island as a protected area. Afterwards, attendees raised their glasses to commemorate the occasion.

 

~ Letter of intent for terrestrial protection signed ~

PHILIPSBURG--On the second day of her official visit, Princess Beatrix visited the Great Salt Pond Birding Platform and explored Simpson Bay, Mullet Pond and Little Key on a boat, highlighting the importance of environmental awareness and coastal protection.

The princess kicked off the second day of her official visit as patroness of the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) at the Great Salt Pond Birding Platform, where she spotted birds with Cornelis Binkie van Es, avid birding guide and Chairman of St Read more