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DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 29th October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 30th October 2024

WEATHER:
This afternoon through Wednesday morning: Hot and humid despite isolated showers.
Wednesday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms are likely.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F       Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 5:41 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeast to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 18 mph; higher gusts are possible during showers.

SYNOPSIS:
Moderate moisture levels and increasing instability will account for variably cloudiness and isolated showers today and scattered showers tomorrow Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday 28th October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 29th October 2024

WEATHER:
This afternoon: Hot and humid. Isolated showers are likely.
Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F       Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 5:42 P.M.            Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:11 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeast to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 15 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A stable atmosphere continues to limit showers today Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 24th October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 25th October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:44 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and weak instability my trigger isolated showers, particularly during the latter part of this forecast Read more

Corona Loans Interest 2.9%

Main ENNIA branch

THE HAGUE--The Netherlands is asking for an interest of 2.9% for the refinancing of the COVID-19 loans to Curaao and St. Maarten. This lowest percentage applies because together with their joint Central Bank of Curaao and St. Maarten (CBCS) they reached a solution to safeguard pensions of insurer ENNIA recently.

Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Zsolt Szab announced this to the Second Chamber of Parliament in The Hague. Now that both countries and the Central Bank have also signed the ENNIA Main Lines Agreement, Curaao and Sint Maarten will pay the low interest on this refinancing, he wrote.

During the pandemic-related crisis, Curaao and Aruba each borrowed an amount of 900,000 in Netherlands Antillean guilders and Aruban florins respectively Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 23 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 24 October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:45 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 4 to 13 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a tropical wave will account cloudy periods, isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms Read more

Princess Beatrix To Highlight Nature, Community Efforts During Nov. Visit

PHILIPSBURG--Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA), in collaboration with Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) and Nature Foundation St. Maarten NFSXM, is proud to announce that Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands will visit St. Maarten and Saba November 12-15. As DCNAs patroness, the Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 22 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 23 October 2024 A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL 6:00AM, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23rd WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy and hazy with brief isolated showers possible.Tonight through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with light haze, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:45 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:09 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 17 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere with low moisture content will restrict precipitation over the local area during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 21 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 22 October 2024

WEATHER:
This afternoon: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.
Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy with brief local showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81F

Sunset Today: 5:46 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:08 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:   This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS:   Increased moisture and instability associated with a passing low-level trough may cause periodic showers during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 18th October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 19th October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:48 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Southeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 7 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: Pockets of moisture trailing a recent tropical wave will account for cloudy periods, isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 17 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 18 October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:48 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:07 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 17 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Increased moisture and instability associated with an approaching tropical wave will account for periods of cloudiness, isolated showers, and possible thunderstorms during the next couple of days Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 16th October 2024 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday morning (06:00 LST) 17th October 2024

WEATHER: Today through Thursday morning: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82F

Sunset Today: 5:49 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:06 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: Today through Thursday morning: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:
A relatively stable atmosphere with low moisture content will restrict rainfall, while hot and humid weather persists Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 15 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 16 October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hot with light haze and brief showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:50 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:06 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 14 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere with low moisture content will limit rainfall, while hot and humid weather persists Read more

Vromi To Sell M/V Island Scout (Imo Number: 9215220)

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) announced during Wednesdays press briefing its intention to sell the Island Scout (IMO number 9215220). Under Article 13, Section 1 of the Landsverordening houdende maatregelen tot opruiming van schepen en wrakken in zee en op het zeestrand (National Ordinance containing measures for the removal of ships and wrecks at sea and on the sea beach)

The Island Scout is a 69-meter-long tug/supply ship that was beached and successfully salvaged, with efforts from both the Ministry of VROMI and TEATT following the passing of Tropical Storm, later Hurricane, Ernesto Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 11 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 12 October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hot with light haze with a brief shower possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:53 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 4 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Hot conditions will prevail due to a light, warm southeasterly wind-flow Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, October 10, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) October 11, 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Mostly fair to partly cloudy with light haze.Forecast High: 34C / 93F               Forecast Low: 29C / 84FSunset Today: 5:53 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 06 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A combination of dry air and Saharan dust will restrict precipitation Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 9 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 10 October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, warm & humid with light haze and a brief shower possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:54 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Although the atmosphere is drying out, lingering moisture may produce a brief shower from time to time, while a warm southeasterly flow prevails Read more

St. Maarten 37Ers Youth Baseball Team Shines In Opening Game At Aruba Tournament

Aruba The St. Maarten 37ers U10 baseball team has kicked off their campaign in Aruba with an impressive 7-2 victory over the Aruba Stars on Monday. Competing at the Xander Bogaerts Baseball Field, the young athletes delivered a standout performance in their first game of the annual Baseball in Paradise tournament.

The games winning pitcher, Kris-Anthony Williams, led the charge on the mound. A highlight moment came from Jadiel Williams, who smashed a pivotal three-run home run, sealing the win for the 37ers and setting the tone for the teams strong start.

“Were really proud of how the boys performed in their opening game Read more

Small Property Owners Workshop Focuses On Digital Marketing And Business

In celebration of World Tourism Day 2024, Alicias Inn, LEsperance Hotel and Joshua Rose Guest House honored for their un waving commitment to their propertys growth and commitment to our tourism sector.

Great Bay The St. Maarten Small Properties Association in collaboration with digital marketing and branding expert Ms. Kenty Lichtenberg successfully facilitated a comprehensive workshop aimed at empowering small property owners. The event, held on October 4th at LEsperance Guest House Pavilion, Cay hill focused on equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to build their online presence and leverage digital marketing strategies for business growth Read more

14Th Anniversary Of Constitution Day To BeCelebrated On October 14Th 2024

PHILIPSBURG On October 10, 2010, Sint Maarten took its place as a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, an event that forever changed our islands path and identity. In celebration of this historic milestone, Constitution Day is commemorated annually on the second Monday in October. This year, Constitution Day falls on Monday, October 14, 2024.

This years theme,Jollification Season: Building Home, Building Community, Building Nation, will spotlight Sint Maartens resilience, diversity, and the collaborative spirit that has shaped our nation Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 8 October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 9 October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Partly cloudy, warm & humid with a few brief showers.Tonight through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:55 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:05 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 10 mph.SYNOPSIS: Increased moisture due to a passing tropical wave may cause a few brief showers at times Read more

Temperatures Above Existing Background (Base) Levels Detected At The La Soufriere Volcano

Saint Vincent According to information received from the Seismic Research Centre at 2:38 p.m. today (Monday October 7, 2024); a low thermal anomaly (temperatures above existing background/base levels) was detected at the summit of the La Soufriere volcano by the NASA FIRMS hot spot detection system on Sunday October 6, 2024. This low thermal anomaly as detected by NASA FIRMS is currently ongoing.

Potential scenarios associated with the detection of the thermal anomaly include a Sulphur fire in the crater, a small phreatic (steam) eruption that may have exposed hot underlying rocks, or the start of new extrusion of lava in the crater.

Analysis of multi gas data collected on October 4, 2024 by the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) Soufriere Monitoring Team, and further reconnaissance via sea along the West Coast today (Monday October 7, 2024) are still underway Read more

Com Approves Amendment To 2024 Budget

Finance Minister Gumbs Submits it to Parliament: Council of Ministers has approved the amendment to the 2024 budget, and it has already been sent to Parliament, said Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs.

Civil Servants, Subsidized Schools will Receive COLA at Same Time in 2025, Finance Minister Assures

GREAT BAY, St. Maarten There will be no distinction between civil servants and subsidized schools in terms of payment of Cost of Living Adjustment, (COLA), next year, Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs has assured Read more

Lewis Message To TeachersOn World TeacherS Day

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Demissionair Minister of the Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Lyndon Lewis over the weekend extended best wishes to all teachers as the world celebrated World Teachers Day.

World Teachers’ Day is an international day held annually on 5 October to celebrate the work of teachers. Established in 1994, it commemorates the signing of recommendations by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

As we mark World Teacher’s Day this year, though it falls on the weekend, its significance is not diminished in the least Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 7th October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 8th October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy, warm and humid with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 33C / 91F               Forecast Low: 28C / 82FSunset Today: 5:56 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:04 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 08 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A loose surface pressure gradient will maintain mostly light winds Read more