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DATE ISSUED: Thursday 18th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 19th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through evening: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a low-level trough will support periods of cloudiness and showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 18th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 19th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon through evening: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph, and higher gusts are possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a low-level trough will support periods of cloudiness and showers Read more

Teatt Minister Leads Site Visit, Talks To Strengthen Maritime And Yachting Sector

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten during the site visit.

The TEATT Minister during the visit.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten has launched a renewed, action-oriented approach to strengthen the maritime and yachting industry, beginning with high-level discussions and a joint site visit to the Simpson Bay Lagoon.

The Minister convened a working session with the Shipping and Maritime Department of TEATT and the Coast Guard, followed by an on-site engagement at the Lagoon Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 17th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 18th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon & evening: Mostly fair.Tonight, through Thursday midday: Initially fair becoming cloudy with scattered morning showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:38 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: Fair weather conditions will continue as relatively dry air moves over the area Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 16th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 17th December 2025WEATHER:This afternoon: Occasionally cloudy and slightly hazy. Isolated showers are likely.Tonight, through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:37 A.M.SURFACE WINDS:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to moderate breeze, at 7 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS:
An incoming trough will support periodic showers across the area, starting this evening Read more

Pm: Govt. Focused On Stabilising Power Supply, Not Lng Transition At This Time

Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina.

PHILIPSBURG--Governments immediate priority is stabilizing the electricity grid and ensuring the consistent provision of power to residents and businesses, rather than pursuing a transition to liquefied natural gas (LNG) at this time, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament on Monday.

He made the statement during Question Hour in Parliament in response to a series of questions from United Peoples party (UP) Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco Lacroes on national strategy for fuel diversification, LNG transition, public utilities, and the implementation of community benefits

Mercelina said government has not requested a comprehensive fuel diversification plan from NV GEBE or the Port St Read more

Grisha Extends Gratitude Following Successful 2Nd Annual Twilight In Town

Face painting during the event.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication, Grisha Heyliger-Marten has extended sincere thanks to everyone who came out on Friday, December 12, to support and enjoy the second annual Twilight in Town event.

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Caribbean Netherlands Signs Agreement To Boost Prevention Of Domestic Violence

KRALENDIJK--The public entities of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, together with the Dutch ministries of Health, Welfare and Sport VWS, Justice and Security JenV, Education, Culture and Science OCW, Social Affairs and Employment SZW, and Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations BZK, signed the joint Administrative Agreement Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women, Domestic Violence, and Child Abuse 2026-2029 on Tuesday.

The agreement marks an important step in strengthening protection for women, children and families in the Caribbean Netherlands Read more

Dna Relationship Testing Procedures

Overview – DNA Testing, Used with Some Immigrant Visa Applications

Genetic testing is a useful tool for verifying a stated biological relationship when no other form of credible evidence is available in conjunction with an immigrant visa (IV) application. Commonly tested relationships that utilize DNA testing include paternity, maternity, full-siblingship, or half-siblingship Read more

Govt Extends Condolences On Passing Of Eileen Healy

The late Eileen Healy.

PHILIPSBURG--The Government of St Maarten, led by Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, has expressed its deepest condolences on the passing of Eileen Healy, describing her as a dedicated advocate, leader, and long-standing pillar of the community.

Healy played a central role in developing and strengthening the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), where she served with unwavering commitment Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday 4th December 2025 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 5th December 2025WEATHER:
This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy and slightly hazy, with isolated showers.Tonight, through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, slightly hazy and breezy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 30C / 86F               Forecast Low:  26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:30 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Northeast to east-southeast, with a gentle to moderate breeze, at 8 to 16 mph; higher gusts likely.SYNOPSIS: Weak instability will support isolated afternoon showers Read more