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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 21st April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 22nd April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: FairTonight, through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Brief showers are possible.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:31 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:52 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East to northeasterly, with a light to gentle breeze, ranging from 5 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: The atmosphere will remain stable, and moisture levels will be low Read more

CollectivitS Territorial Plan For Economic Development Set For Adoption Autumn 2026

A workshop in progress in the Chamber of Commerce.

MARIGOT--In March 2025, the Collectivit launched the Territorial Plan for Economic Development, Innovation and Internationalisation (STDEII) initiative, led by the Attractiveness, Economy and Employment Delegation under the auspices of First Vice-President Alain Richardson.

The aim of the initiative was to draw up an economic development plan tailored to the territorys needs, covering the next five years Read more

Arrindell Signs 3M Stormwatch Initiative To Boost Caribbean Disaster Preparedness

Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell (right) holds up the agreement.

ORANJESTAD--St. Maarten, represented by Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell, has signed t Read more

Pm Commends Keisy Quant, Caribbean Queen Winners

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina with the pageant contestants.

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina has commended St. Maartens representative Keisy Quant for her achievem Read more

Royal Dutch Army Conducts Training Exercise On Bonaire

Field exercises are designed to strengthen combat readiness and coordination.

KRALENDIJK--The Company in the West, a unit of the Royal Netherlands Army normally stationed on Curaao, is currently conducting a training exercise on Bonaire. The exercise runs until April 22, and forms part of preparations for the armed forces primary constitutional duty: the defence of the Kingdom.

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Mp Lacroes Wants Proactive Approach As Regional Migration Pressures Hikes

MP Francisco Lacroes (head of table) at the meeting.

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes is calling for a more proactive and Read more

Fights Lead To Earlier Village Closures, 25 Officers To Arrive For Reinforcement

The Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten said on Monday that the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village was closed earlier following a rise in fights and indicated that twenty-five additional police officers are expecte Read more

Targeted Relief, Tax Adjustments, Price Controls Being Weighed To Combat Global Cost Increases

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

  

PHILIPSBURG--Government is evaluating targeted relief for vulnerable groups, possible adjustments to excise taxes, phased price increases, and stronger price control measures as part of its response to rising global fuel and living costs, TEATT Minister Read more

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTENDATE ISSUED: Friday, 17th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 18th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Variably cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:30 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:54 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 08 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Lingering moisture and weak instability will cause isolated showers across the region Read more

St. LuciaS Emerle Tisson Crowned 2026 St. Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen

The 2026 St. Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen Emerle Tisson of St. Lucia (center) flanked by First runner up Kentonea Fortin of St. Eustatius (left) and second runner up Miss St Maarten Keisy Quant.

POND ISLAND--Emerle Tisson of St. Lucia has been crowned the 2026 St. Maarten Ca Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 16th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 17th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy, slightly hazy and occasionally breezy. Isolated showers are possible.Tonight, through Friday midday: Variably cloudy and occasionally breezy, with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Friday midday: Easterly, with a light to moderate breeze, ranging from 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather and occasionally breezy conditions will prevail, despite weak instability and moderate moisture levels Read more

St. Maarten Calls For Stronger Eu Action, Investment At Eu-Oct Forum

Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell addressing the forum.

ORANJESTAD--St. Maarten has called for stronger European Union action and increased investment to support development and reduce external dependency during the 21st Overseas Countries and TerritoriesEuropean Union (EU-OCT) Forum.

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Grisha Accepts Owen Arthur Scholarship For St. Maarten

Deputy Prime Minister and TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, second from left, accepts the Owen Arthur Scholarship on behalf of St. Maarten, with Port St. Maarten Group CEO Alexander Gumbs at left, FCCA Foundation Chairman Micky Arison second from right, and FCCA CEO Michele Paige at right.

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, second from left, accepts the Owen Arthur Scholarship on behalf of St Read more

Collectivit Launches My Saint Martin Flag Project

Collectivit Third Vice President Dominique Louisy, President Louis Mussington and Culture Commissioner Valrie Damaseau at the My Saint Martin Flag launch. (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--In a historic moment for the territory, it was announced at a press conference Wednesday that the Collectivit will begin the process of creating Read more

Sg Joy Arnell Honoured For 40 Years Of Public Service

VSA SG Joy Arnell

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richinel Brug has congratulated Secretary General Joy Arnell on reaching 40 years of dedicated service to St Maarten.

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Government Defends Public Access To Mullet Bay Beach In Court Dispute

(From left to right) Attorney Gerald Simmonsde Jong (De Jong Law Firm), Minister of VROMI Patrice Gumbs, Head of Domain Affairs Marcia Richardson, and Director of Kadaster Benjamin Ortega.

PHILIPSBURG--The Government of St Read more

Participants and facilitators

Sharing knowledge

PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Library, in collaboration with the St. Maarten Tax Administration, hosted its second annual tax workshop at the Belvedere Community Center on Friday, April 10, where approximately 25 senior citizens gathered for an informative session.

Designed for persons ages 60 and over, the session included a practical presentation and an interactive tax case study, giving participants a clearer understanding of how to complete their income tax forms Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 15th April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 16th April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy. There is a low chance of showers.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and occasionally breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly to easterly, with a light to moderate breeze, between 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Relatively warm and moist southeasterly winds will maintain weak instability across the area Read more

Gebe Utility Relief Pilot Assists 238 Households, Cg. 70,650 Monthly

VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--A total of Cg. 70,650 has been applied to utility bills, while an average of 238 households per month received support under the NV GEBE Utility Relief Pilot Programme during its first three months, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Read more

Vromi Hails Public-Private Partnership Project As Billy Folly Road Officially Opens

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs cut the ribbon to officially open Billy Folly Road following successful completion of the first public-private partnership infrastructure pilot project Read more

Smart 26 To Open At Grand Case Beach Club

Overhead view of Grand Case Beach Clubs new Moonrise Bar.

GRAND CASE--The Grand Opening Ceremony for the eighteenth edition of the St. Maaarten/St. Martin Annual Regional Tradeshow (SMART) will take place at the new Moonrise Bar at Grand Case Beach Club.

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Octa Ministers Push For Stronger Eu Partnership, Measurable Results

From left: Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell and Arubas Prime Minister Mike Eman.

ARUBA--The Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA) Ministerial Conference has called for stronger governance, improved accountability, and more effective delivery of results as leaders from across the Overseas Countries and Te Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 13 April 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 14 April 2026WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy to cloudy with light haze and isolated showers, some heavy.Tonight through Tuesday midday: Cloudy with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms.Forecast High: 30C / 86F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:29 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:57 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 10 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: Increasing moisture and instability, along with warm southeasterly winds will cause periods of cloudiness and intermittent showers across the local area Read more

Cafy Reflects On Growth, Wellness In Student Week

A scene during the event

POND ISLAND--The University of St. Martins Caribbean Academic Foundation Year (CAFY) students recently participated in an engaging and impactful Student Success Week, a three-day initiative designed to support their academic, personal and social developm Read more