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Vehicle Tax Fees To Be Adjusted In 2026 Based On Weight, Personalised Plates

PHILIPSBURG--Motorists will be paying the same fees for their motor vehicle tax in 2025, however, government plans to adjust the fees for 2026, Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs announced on Wednesday.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) December 12th, 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F                Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:35 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to north northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: A dominant Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain breezy conditions and a relatively stable atmosphere Read more

Air Antilles Announces 7:30Am Flight To Pointe--Pitre From Jan. 6, 2025

At the Air Antilles press conference Monday were, from left: Grand Case Airport Director Pascal Marcoux, Collectivit President Louis Mussington, Air Antilles President Jerme Arnaud, and Air Antilles Director General Samuel Braconnier. (Robert Luckock photo)

GRAND CASE--Air Antilles executives announced at a press conference at Grand Case Airport on Monday a flight will depart from Saint-Martin to Point-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe, at 7:30am Monday to Friday from January 6, 2025.

This new service will enable the people of Saint-Martin to spend a day in Guadeloupe and it will be especially convenient for business professionals Read more

Bulbaai, Van Der Mark And Leonard Elected To Coci

From left: Titia van der Mark, COCI Director Jude Houston and Franjesca Bulbaai.

 

PHILIPSBURG--Franjesca Bulbaai, Titia van der Mark and Tamara Leonard were elected to the board of the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) during elections held on Friday, December 6.

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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 10th December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 11th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F                Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:34 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to east with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 18 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: An incoming trough will influence conditions across the area this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 9th December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 10th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Brief, isolated showers are possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F                Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:33 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: Expect fair to partly conditions this forecast period, as a relatively stable air mass will remain over the area and suppress precipitation.Seas will remain slight to moderate during the next few days.STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate       WAVES/SWELLS: 4 to 6 feetSPECIAL FEATURE: None.OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday 6th December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 7th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Mainly fair.Tonight through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:32 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: An increase in available moisture will cause isolated shower across the region, particularly during the overnight to early morning hours Read more

Close To 200 New Potholes Emerge After Heavy Rainfall

Potholes on L.B. Scott Road. (John Halley photo)

PHILIPSBURG--Heavy rains over the course of two nights have caused nearly 200 new potholes to emerge on St. Maartens roads, highlighting the islands long-standing infrastructure challenges. Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure VROMI Patrice GumbsRead more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, December 05th, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) December 06th, 2024 

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

Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:31 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to east-northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere with low moisture levels will restrict precipitation during this forecast period.
Seas will peak near 7 feet during the next 24 hours Read more

Mp Lacroes Slams Mercelina Over 'Silence' On Govt. Building Mould

PHILIPSBURG--United People's Party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes has launched what he referred to as a scathing critique of what he says is Prime Minister Dr. Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 4th December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 5th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon and evening: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon and evening: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 6 to 12 mphTonight, through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast with a light to moderate breeze of 8 to 15 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Generally stable conditions persist, and moisture levels fluctuate Read more

Government, Unicef Jointly Launch Positive Parenting Support Program

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (above, back row, third right), Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sports Melissa Gumbs (above, centre right), Member of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams (above, back row, centre right), several government officials and civil servants, programme stakeholders, community leaders and parenting advocates came together on Friday in support of the Positive Parenting Support Program Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 3rd December 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 4th December 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low:  27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A generally stable and drying atmosphere is expected this forecast period Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, December 02, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) December 03, 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:29 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East northeast to east with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 16 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Despite a drier atmosphere, pockets of moisture in the wind flow may cause isolated showers Read more

Plenipotentiary Minister Arrindell Opens Job Fair

Plenipotentiary Minister Gracita Arrindell delivering the opening address on November 28.

 THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell on Thursday last opened the Working in the Caribbean 2024 job fair aimed at showcasing St Read more

York Adopts Alma Mater, Pledges Financial Aid And Mentorship Progs.

PHILIPSBURG--National Alliance (NA) Member of Parliament (MP) Darryl York has adopted his alma mater the Marie Genevieve de Weever Primary School pledging financial aid, mentorship programmes and his own time to ensure pupils have the Read more

Derby To Repay Nearly Naf. 3.85M Earned As Ennia Ghost Employee

Clarence Derby

PHILIPSBURG--Clarence Derby (75), long-time associate of Iranian-American billionaire Hushang Ansary, has been ordered by the Court of First Instance to pay back almost NAf. 3.85 million that he earned as a ghost employee of Curaao-based insurance company Ennia.

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday 29th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 30th November 2024THE HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLEDA HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:27 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 07 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture and instability will account for isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms across the local Read more

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