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PHILIPSBURG:---: In its annual report for the fiscal year 2022, the General Audit Chamber of Sint Maarten clearly outlines the challenges faced by APS. Nathalie Tackling, Chairperson of APS, states, As a board, we are acutely aware of the responsibility we hold towards the pensions of our participants. We are operating in a complex and dynamic landscape. On the one hand, we are revisiting decisions made in APSs early stages concerning local investments. On the other, we must manage an international investment portfolio that saw negative returns in 2022 due to global economic conditions, including the war in Ukraine and unprecedented inflation.

Since its inception on October 10, 2010, APSs international investment portfolio has seen an average return of 5.41%, closely aligning with its target average return of 5.5%.

Performance Reassessment

Nathalie Tackling elaborates, APS is committed to regular performance reviews of our fiduciary manager Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- What if I told you - that I am not the only guilty one?" asks 11-year-old actor Venndy Isaac in the new film What If I Told You?

Over the weekend, on Caribbean Youth Day, fifty students, ages 6 to 14, celebrated the premiere of the short film 'What If I Told You?' with their teachers, parents, supporters, and dignitaries. The film, written by teacher Rosan Hartley Gayle and acted by students of the MAC John A. Gumbs Campus (MAC JAG), touches on the importance of the support of parents, teachers, and the wider community in a child's development.

The script was first performed by students, including lead character Venndy, at a Spoken Word Competition at the Mens Mental Health Awareness event in May Read more

..PHILIPPE PODRA TRAER LLUVIAS FUERTES E INUNDACIONES A SECTORES DE LAS ISLAS DE SO-TAVENTO MS TARDE HOY...

Tormenta Tropical Philippe Advertencia Nmero 37

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL172023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

1100 AM AST lunes 2 de octubre de 2023

RESUMEN DE LAS 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...17.1N 60.7O

ALREDEDOR DE 80 MI...130 KM ESE DE BARBUDA

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...50 MPH...85 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...ONO O 300 GRADOS A 7 MPH...11 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...1000 MB...29.53 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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CAMBIOS CON ESTA ADVERTENCIA:

El gobierno de Antigua ha emitido un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical para Barbuda.

RESUMEN DE VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS EN EFECTO:

Un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical est en efecto para...

* Barbuda

Una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical est en efecto para...

* Antigua

Un Aviso de Tormenta Tropical significa que se esperan condiciones de tormenta tropical en el rea bajo aviso, en este caso dentro de 12 horas.

Una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical significa que condiciones de tormenta tropical son posibles den-tro del rea bajo vigilancia, en este caso dentro de 24 a 36 horas.

Los intereses en el resto del norte de las Islas de Sotavento deben monitorear el progreso de este sistema.

Para informacin de tormenta especfica en su rea, favor de monitorear los productos emitidos por su servicio meteorolgico

nacional.

DISCUSIN Y PERSPECTIVAS

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A las 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), el centro de la Tormenta Tropical Philippe fue localizado por el Caza-huracanes de la Reserva de la Fuerza Area cerca de la latitud 17.1 norte, longitud 60.7 oeste Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, October 02, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) October 03, 2023 

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. 

Tonight through Tuesday midday: Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:00 P.M Read more

...PHILIPPE COULD BRING HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING TO PORTIONS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS LATER TODAY...

Tropical Storm Philippe Advisory Number 37

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172023

1100 AM AST Mon Oct 02 2023

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...17.1N 60.7W

ABOUT 80 MI...130 KM ESE OF BARBUDA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Antigua has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...

* Barbuda

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...

* Antigua

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 12 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, in this case within 12 hours.

Interests elsewhere in the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteor-ological service.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located by an Air Force Re-serve Hurricane Hunter near latitude 17.1 North, longitude 60.7v West Read more

Upcoming Budget Amendment Presentation Crucial For Ministry Of Justice Function Book

Minister of Justice Anna Richardson (third from left) and her team in the House of Parliament on Friday.

 

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Justices Function Book awaits enactment by National Decree, Justice Minister Anna Richardson informed on Friday Read more

Even If It Means Copying, Get It Done For The Right Reasons!

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The board of the US party has taken note that all the issues that our leader Pamela Gordon-Carty has raised, and been championing have become common topics with other political parties playing the copy-cat game. They are unaware of the many pieces that must come together to form the whole topic in the USP plan.

USP has emphasized agriculture as another source of income; all of a sudden everyone has jumped on the bandwagon of agriculture without really having a plan in place, which the USP has made available, on many occasions, to this sitting government. USP has been training its candidates Read more

DATE ISSUED: Sunday, October 01, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) October 02, 2023

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER: 

This afternoon through Monday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.

Forecast High: 34 C / 93F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81 F

Sunset Today: 6:01 P.M Read more

Tormenta Tropical Philippe Advertencia Nmero 33

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL172023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

1100 AM AST domingo 1 de octubre de 2023

RESUMEN DE LAS 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...16.1N 58.7O

ALREDEDOR DE 180 MI...290 KM E DE GUADELOUPE

ALREDEDOR DE 230 MI...370 KM ESE DE BARBUDA

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...50 MPH...85 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...O O 280 GRADOS A 7 MPH...11 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...1002 MB...29.59 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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CAMBIOS CON ESTA ADVERTENCIA:

El gobierno de Antigua ha emitido una Tormenta Tropical para Antigua y Barbuda.

RESUMEN DE VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS EN EFECTO:

Una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical est en efecto para...

* Antigua, Barbuda

Los intereses en el resto del norte de las Islas de Sotavento deben monitorear el progreso de este sistema Read more

Tropical Storm Philippe Advisory Number 33

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172023

1100 AM AST Sun Oct 01 2023

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...16.1N 58.7W

ABOUT 180 MI...290 KM E OF GUADELOUPE

ABOUT 230 MI...370 KM ESE OF BARBUDA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Antigua has issued a Tropical Storm for Antigua and Barbuda.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...

* Antigua, Barbuda

Interests elsewhere in the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of this system Read more

...LOS INTERESES EN EL NORTE DE LAS ISLAS DE SOTAVENTO DEBEN MONITOREAR EL PROGRESO DE PHILIPPE...

 Tormenta Tropical Philippe Advertencia Nmero 32

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL172023

Traduccion por el SNM an Juan PR

500 AM AST domingo 1 de octubre de 2023

 RESUMEN DE LAS 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...16.4N 58.2O

ALREDEDOR DE 210 MI...340 KM E DE GUADELOUPE

ALREDEDOR DE 250 MI...405 KM ESE DE BARBUDA

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...50 MPH...85 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...O O 280 GRADOS A 7 MPH...11 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...999 MB...29.50 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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No hay vigilancias ni avisos costeros en efecto.

Intereses en el norte de las Islas de Sotavento debern monitorear el progreso de este sistema Read more

....INTERESTS IN THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF PHILIPPE...

Tropical Storm Philippe Advisory Number 32

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172023

500 AM AST Sun Oct 01 2023

SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...16.4N 58.2W

ABOUT 210 MI...340 KM E OF GUADELOUPE

ABOUT 250 MI...405 KM ESE OF BARBUDA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in the northern Leeward Islands should monitor the progress of this system Read more

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  Today, Friday, September 29, 2023, the Honorable Minister of Justice, Anna E. Richardson, along with her dedicated team, aimed to provide a crucial status update to all justice personnel and the public regarding significant developments within the Ministry of Justice.

Unfortunately, due to the absence of a quorum at the scheduled Justice Committee of Parliament meeting, the presentation could not be delivered as intended. However, Minister Richardson remains committed to ensuring that vital information reaches the justice personnel promptly.

The History

After more than a decade without a completed Function Book for the Ministry of Justice, the current administration, under the leadership of Minister Richardson, successfully undertook and completed this crucial task Read more

St. Eustatius To Participate In 2023 Tourism Youth Congress

Cher Woodley, who is St. Eustatius representative at the Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress in Turks and Caicos this October.

 ST. EUSTATIUS--St. Eustatius will be participating in the Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress, which will be held in conjunction with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Turks and Caicos, October 10-13.

Cher Woodley has been selected as St. Eustatius representative by A Plus Academic and Professional Training Centre Read more

Dutch Government To Propose Higher Protection For Caribbean Reef Shark

Caribbean Reef Sharks. Photo by Jim Abernethy.

 BONAIRE--The Dutch government is set to officially propose listing the Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezi) on Annex III of the Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) during the next conference of the parties for the Cartagena Convention on Aruba in October.

Annex III includes plant and animal species that require additional protection to ensure they are able to adequately recover their populations in the wild.

This increased protection is critical for ensuring a sustainable future for this iconic species, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) said on Thursday.

Caribbean Reef Sharks thrive in the warm, tropics waters of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, with a distribution range that stretches from Florida to Brazil Read more

Although Its Momentum Has Eased: Economic Recovery On Track Across The Monetary Union

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG:---  The economies of Curaao and Sint Maarten continued to recover from the pandemic at the beginning of 2023, stated the president of the Centrale Bank van Curaao en Sint Maarten (CBCS), Richard Doornbosch, in the CBCSs September 2023 Economic Bulletin. The actual figures of the first quarter show that real GDP growth in both countries was driven primarily by increased stay-over and cruise tourism activities Read more

Given Their Small Size And High Degree Of Openness: Policy Actions Needed To Reduce Vulnerability To External Shocks In Curaao And Sint Maarten.

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG:---  As small and open economies, Curaao and Sint Maarten are vulnerable to external shocks. The effects of external shocks on the monetary union are reflected in, among other things, fluctuations in our balance of payments, stated president of the Centrale Bank van Curaao en Sint Maarten (CBCS), Richard Doornbosch, in the CBCSs September 2023 Economic Bulletin. This edition of the Economic Bulletin highlights the monetary unions vulnerability to shocks with a textbox on the effect of NAf.- Euro exchange rate fluctuations on trade flows Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a poignant celebration held on the morning of September 29, 2023, the Sint Maarten Police Force paid tribute to its retired officers and administration workers, acknowledging their immeasurable contributions. During this event, several former police officers, and immigration and administration workers, now retired, were honored with a special luncheon and an island-wide bus tour, highlighting their pivotal role in shaping the organization.

The Chief of Police expressed profound gratitude to these retired individuals, recognizing their foundational influence on the Police Force of Sint Maarten Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, September 29, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) September 30, 2023  

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

 WEATHER:  

This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy with brief showers possible.
Tonight through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming occasionally cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:03 P.M Read more

...SE ESPERA QUE SE DESPLACE AL ESTE DE LAS ISLAS DE SOTAVENTO NORTE HASTA EL FIN DE SEMANA...

Tormenta Tropical Philippe Advertencia Nmero 25

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL172023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

1100 AM AST viernes 29 de septiembre de 2023

 RESUMEN DE LAS 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMACIN

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LOCALIZACIN...18.3N 55.3O

ALREDEDOR DE 510 MI...825 KM E DEL NORTE DE LAS ISLAS DE SOTAVENTO

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...45 MPH...75 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...OSO O 245 GRADOS A 2 MPH...4 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...1003 MB...29.62 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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No hay vigilancias ni avisos costeros en efecto.

Los intereses en el norte de las Islas de Sotavento, las Islas Vrgenes Estadounidenses y Britnicas y Puerto Rico deben monitorear el progreso de este sistema.

DISCUSIN Y PERSPECTIVAS

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A las 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), el centro de la Tormenta Tropical Philippe estaba localizado cerca de la latitud 18.3 norte, longitud 55.3 oeste Read more

 ...EXPECTED TO DRIFT AROUND EAST OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND...

Tropical Storm Philippe Advisory Number 25

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172023

1100 AM AST Fri Sep 29 2023

 SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...18.3N 55.3W

ABOUT 510 MI...825 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 245 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in the northern Leeward Islands, the U.S Read more

THE HAGUE:--- Alexandra van Huffelen, the State Secretary for Kingdom Relations, will pay a working visit to St. Maarten, Curaao and Bonaire from the 30th of September to the 5th of October. The visit will be made primarily in the context of the Slavery Past Memorial Year. In St. Maarten, she will take part in a Catshuis session with representatives from all six islands, while she will visit Curaao to attend Tulas rehabilitation. In addition, the State Secretary will hold administrative talks about the laws regulating the administrative and financial relations between the European Netherlands and the Caribbean Netherlands, the WoIBES, and FinBES.

St Read more

Bird Expert Shanna Challenger Shares Conservation Formula At Saba Bird Fest

Conservation biologist and bird expert Shanna Challenger (right) gave a presentation on Thursday evening as part of the first-ever Saba Bird Fest.

SABA--Conservation biologist and bird expert Shanna Challengers presentation during the first-ever Saba Bird Fest on Thursday evening raised awareness of the power of locally-led conservation actions.

Challenger, who is the Offshore Islands Conservation Programme Coordinator at Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) of Antigua and Barbuda, shared how the organisations conservation work was able to restore Redonda, the small island which lies about 56 kilometres southwest of Antigua, between the islands Nevis and Montserrat.

In 2008, Redonda was deforested, eroded, and collapsing into the sea as a result of past human activity, when the island was used for guano mining during World War I, yielding up to 7,000 tonnes annually Read more

Patient In Dominican Republic Had Surgery At Smmc.

~ Doctor mocks patient at SMMC. No agreement in place between the Dominican Republic and St. Maarten.~

PHILIPSBURG/ Dominican Republic:--- The St. Maarten resident Egbert Hector Richardson who is currently a patient at CEDIMAT Dominican Republic went overseas on his own to seek further medical treatment after having surgery at the St. Maarten Medical Center.

Edison Adamus the Director and Pastor of Key to Freedom said that Richardson lives at Key to Freedom since he is in rehabilitation for substance abuse.
He explained that Richardson had a hernia and he was operated upon at the St Read more