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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 24th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 25th March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly to east-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 5 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Despite a relatively stable atmosphere, lingering moisture may cause isolated showers across the region Read more

El Proyecto De Transformacin Digital Del Gobierno Lanza Oficialmente La Plataforma De Servicios Electrnicos E Intercambio De Datos En Sint Maarten

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten El Gobierno de Sint Maarten ha dado un paso muy esperado hacia la modernizacin de la prestacin de servicios pblicos con el lanzamiento oficial de la plataforma de servicios electrnicos e intercambio de datos, un componente clave del Proyecto de Transformacin Digital del Gobierno (DGTP).

El evento de lanzamiento del Equipo de Liderazgo Digital (DLT), celebrado el viernes en el Edificio de la Administracin del Gobierno, cont con la presencia de miembros del Consejo de Ministros, encabezados por el Honorable Primer Ministro Luc F.E Read more

Innovacin En Accin: La Juventud De St. Maarten Brilla Durante La Semana De La Ciencia 2026

Philipsburg, St. Maarten La Semana de la Ciencia 2026, celebrada del 9 al 21 de marzo de 2026, reuni a estudiantes, educadores, profesionales y miembros de la comunidad en una dinmica celebracin de la curiosidad, la innovacin y el descubrimiento bajo el lema Innovar para el bienestar.

La semana de actividades puso de relieve el creciente inters por la ciencia, la tecnologa, la ingeniera, las artes y las matemticas (STEAM) en toda la isla, al tiempo que reforz la importancia de la innovacin para abordar los desafos del mundo real y mejorar el bienestar de la comunidad.

La Semana de la Ciencia se inaugur oficialmente con una inspiradora ceremonia de apertura que incluy discursos de la Dra Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 23rd March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 24th March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              Forecast Low:  25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:24 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:13 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-northeast to east-southeast, with a light to gentle breeze, from 4 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Stable weather conditions will dominate despite the likely isolated shower Read more

El Primer Equipo De Robtica De St. Maarten Obtiene El Segundo Lugar En El Desafo Superregional De Robtica De La Oecsra

Philipsburg, St. Maarten La Fundacin de la Feria de Ciencias de St. Maarten se enorgullece en anunciar que SXM Tech Tides, el primer equipo de robtica de la isla en competir a nivel regional, ha logrado un impresionante segundo lugar entre equipos de ocho pases en el Desafo Superregional de Robtica de la OECSRA (ahora ECRIA), celebrado en St. Kitts & Nevis, obteniendo tanto el Premio a la Maestra en Programacin como el Premio a la Participacin Digital.

Los estudiantes Jacob Boxshall, de la Escuela Preparatoria Learning Unlimited, y Akash Pillai, de St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 20 March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 21 March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through tonight: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.Saturday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:23 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:16 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: Drifting patches of low-level clouds may cause brief showers across the area, particularly during the latter part of the forecast period Read more

El Mp Lyndon Lewis Al Ministro De Vromi: Comiencen A Trabajar En La Deplorable Infraestructura Pblica

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten – El Parkamentario Lyndon Lewis insta urgentemente al Ministro de Vivienda Pblica, Ordenacin del Territorio, Medio Ambiente e Infraestructura (VROMI), Patrice Gumbs, a tomar medidas inmediatas y decisivas para abordar el deterioro de la infraestructura vial en Sint Maarten, tras un incidente sumamente preocupante denunciado por el sindicato policial NAPB Sint Maarten.

El reciente informe del sindicato describe un grave accidente en el que se vieron involucrados agentes de Polica que respondan a una emergencia en Sucker Garden Road, donde se cree que las peligrosas condiciones de la carretera, incluyendo un bache considerable, contribuyeron al accidente Read more

Fundacin Del Carnaval Insta A La Ministra De Teatt A Tomar Medidas Enrgicas Contra La Especulacin De Precios En Los Supermercados

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten La Fundacin para el Desarrollo del Carnaval de St. Maarten (SCDF) expresa su total apoyo a las declaraciones de la Ministra de TEATT, Grisha Heyliger-Marten, contra la especulacin de precios a raz del conflicto entre Estados Unidos e Irn, al tiempo que advierte que los aumentos injustos de precios se han convertido en la norma cada ao durante el Carnaval Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 19th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 20th March 2026 WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy and occasionally breezy. Isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:23 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:16 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 16 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moisture at the lower levels of the atmosphere may cause showers during this forecast period Read more

Govt. Looking At New Roads, Traffic Looping, Car-Sharing, To Ease Gridlock

PHILIPSBURG--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said the government is seriously considering opening new road connections, including from Weymouth Hill to Dutch Quarter and from St. Peters over Marigot Hill to the French side, as part of efforts to ease traffic congestion.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 18th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 19th March 2026THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLEDWEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 6:23 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:17 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a moderate breeze at 13 to 18 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A dominant high pressure system will continue to generate moderate winds Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 17th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 18th March 2026A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM WEDNESDAY, 18TH MARCH 2026WEATHER:Today: Occasionally cloudy and breezy with light haze. Isolated showers are likely.Wednesday morning through midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:23 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:18 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 14 to 22 mph, and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Pockets of moisture moving across the region may cause brief showers Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 16th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 17th March 2026A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:Today: Partly cloudy and breezy with light haze. Isolated showers are likely.Tuesday morning through midday: Occasionally cloudy, breezy, light haze and isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 6:22 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a moderate to fresh breeze at 13 to 21 mph and higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A tight surface pressure gradient will maintain brisk winds across the region Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 13th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 14th March 2026 WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible. Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75F Sunset Today: 6:22 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M. SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to east northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze at 7 to 14 mph. SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere with low moisture content will restrict precipitation during this forecast period Read more

PHILIPSBURG--The St Maarten National Athletics Federation is calling on the community for urgent support to help send a delegation of athletes and officials to represent St. Maarten at the prestigious CARIFTA Games in Grenada April 4 to 6, 2026, with the total cost for the full team estimated at $17,400.

The CARIFTA Games are widely regarded as the Caribbeans premier youth track and field competition and have historically served as a launching pad for some of the regions top international athletes Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 12th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 13th March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73FSunset Today: 6:22 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:22 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 15 mph and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a low level trough will cause cloudy periods and showers Read more

OmS Handling Of Crypto Evidence Questioned As Brison Explains Otc Trading During Trial

 By Jacqueline Hooftman

PHILIPSBURG--The judge tasked with determining whether former Member of Parliament Rolando Brison received dollar transfers as payment for cryptocurrency or whether the funds were direct payments intended to bribe him admitted on Monday that he is not an expert on cryptocurrency. You know much more abo Read more

Ocean View Academy Students Learn Real-World Science At Btp

Sidney de Weever giving an explanation to students

INDIGO BAY--Ocean View Academy students gained practical insight into science and technology during a recent educational visit to the Bureau of Telecommunications and Post (BTP) in Philipsburg as part of Science Week 2026.

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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 11th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 12th March 2026WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Occasionally cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 22C / 72FSunset Today: 6:21 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:23 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 8 to 18 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a low level trough will support showers across the area Read more

Defence: Robbie Dos Santos Dragged By The Hair Into Lissabon Investigation

Robbie Dos Santos (Photo courtesy Antilliaans Dagblad).

By Jacqueline Hooftman

PHILIPSBURG--Businessman Robbie Dos Santos was effectively dragged by the hair into the Lissabon investigation, his attorneys Niels van der Laan and Olga Kostrzewski argued in court this week, questioning both the origins of the case against him and the strength of the evidence presented by prosecutors.

On Tuesday, defence lawyer Van der Laan delivered an extensive plea requesting the full acquittal of Dos Santos Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 10th March 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 11th March 2026THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLEDWEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Occasionally cloudy and breezy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 28C / 82F               Forecast Low: 23C / 73FSunset Today: 6:21 P.M.                    Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:24 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze at 10 to 18 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A high pressure system will generate gentle to moderate winds across the region Read more

Brug: Health Mission To Colombia Opens Door To Directly Recruit Qualified Doctors

Health Minister Richinel Brug (third left), representatives of SMMC and SZV with Colombian health officials.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug says a recent health mission to Colombia has opened opportunities to recruit more permanent doctors for St Maarten, addressing concerns from patients about the frequent rotation of physicians on the island.

Brug reported on the official mission, which took place from March 48, 2026, and included a delegation from Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC), Social and Health Insurances SZV, and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Read more

Arrindell Bids Farewell To Officials, Presents Salt Reapers Booklet

From left: Shandra John, Arubas representative, former Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eddie van Marum, and Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell.

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell attended a farewell ceremony for former Dutch Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Frank Rijkaart and former Dutch State Secretary for Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations Eddie van Marum, presenting them with copies of the booklet Salt Reapers: The Story of the Salt Industry on Sint Maarten.

The presentation was made as a gesture of appreciation for their cooperation and engagement with Sint Maarten and the wider Caribbean part of the Kingdom.

By sharing the publication, Arrindell highlighted the importance of sharing Sint Maartens heritage and history with partners across the Kingdom.

I appreciated the Minister and State Secretary's heartfelt engagement during their very constructive tenure and used this opportunity to join others to bid them farewell, Arrindell stated Thursday.

A new Dutch government was sworn in on February 23, 2026, during a ceremony at the Huis ten Bosch Palace Read more

Local, Surinamese Prison Guards Sworn In To Strengthen Operations

Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling and Prison Director Steven Carty pose with the sworn in correctional officers.

PHILIPSBURG--A group of local correctional officers and fourteen officers from Suriname were officially sworn in on Friday, in a move the Ministry of Justice says will help strengthen operational capacity at Point Blanche Prison.

During the ceremony, Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling acknowledged that the swearing-in of several local officers had been delayed and offered an apology on behalf of the Ministry for the time it took to complete the process Read more