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Julian Rollocks Jr. Hosts Successful Back To School Event

SUCKER GARDEN, Sint Maarten — On Sunday, July 30th, URSM candidate Julian Rollocks Jr. hosted a successful Back To School Event at the Belvedere Playground. Understanding the importance and value of education, Mr. Rollocks Jr Read more

St. Louis Stars Football Association Dominates Local & Regional Championships.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Louis Stars Football Association emerged victoriously as the champions of several football tournaments organized by the Saint Martin Football Association.

Those victories include First Place in the St. Martin Football League's 'Coupe de Noel Under 15' competition, which paved the way for a series of ensuing victories.

During this Annual French championship, the St. Louis Stars triumphed over competing teams to capture the following trophies:

- First Place in the Coupe de League, Under 13
- First Place in the Championship Under 15
- First Place in the Championship Under 17
- Second Place in the Championship Under 20

The coaches who were instrumental in leading their teams to these successful wins include U13 Coach Jean-Marc HON and Kelvin EDWARD; U15 Coach Joseph MENDY and Joshua BRIAN; U17 Coach Henri CONNER and Fabrice HANSON; and U20 Coach Alex BALY and Romo CHILIN.

With the powerful representation of the team name, the "Stars" were also triumphant in conquering other trophies, including U15 Best Player and Goal Scorer - Jaheem Joe; U17 Most Goals - Jaiyel Jack and Jayden Oberle Arnell; U20 Most Goals - Adrien Jeremie.

Additionally, the St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 31, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) Aug 1, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy at first and then becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers and possible isolated thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:51 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly to east southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 07 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

Moisture and instability associated with a weak tropical wave will continue to affect the region today Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Sunday, July 30th, URSM candidate Julian Rollocks Jr. hosted a successful Back To School Event at the Belvedere Playground. Understanding the importance and value of education, Mr. Rollocks Jr. afforded the children of Belvedere and the wider community an excellent opportunity to engage in an action-packed and fun-filled Back To School initiative Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS) recently expressed its delight in sharing the inspiring journey of Mr. Geranto Eugenio, who MDS says exemplifies the boundless possibilities that come with a commitment to educational advancement.
Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication, the Honorable Arthur Lambriex who has responsibility for the MDS, praised Eugenio for his recent accomplishment in a press release today, Monday, July 24 Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS) recently expressed its delight in sharing the inspiring journey of Mr. Geranto Eugenio, who MDS says exemplifies the boundless possibilities that come with a commitment to educational advancement.
Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication, the Honorable Arthur Lambriex who has responsibility for the MDS, praised Eugenio for his recent accomplishment in a press release today, Monday, July 24 Read more

Weather Update: Date Issued: Sunday, July 30, 2023 @ 06:00 Lst (10:00 Utc)

DATE ISSUED: Sunday, July 30, 2023 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Monday morning (06:00 LST) July 31, 2023

WEATHER:

Today through Monday morning: Partly cloudy to cloudy with slight haze and brief showers possible.

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

Sunset Today:6:47 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:
Today through Monday morning: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 07 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A relatively dry and stable atmosphere will promote mostly fair-weather conditions across the local area during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, July 28, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) July 29, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Saturday morning: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers. 

Remainder of Saturday: Partly cloudy, breezy, and hazy with brief local showers possible. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:48 P.M Read more

Bearing Point Scandal: A Tale Of Blame Shifting And Evasion Of Accountability

In a shocking display of political maneuvering, MP Rolando Brison recently wrote an article in the Daily Herald, attempting to shift the blame for the Bearing Point scandal onto the shoulders of the previous DP/UD minister Read more

Dp Leader Wescot-Williams: If You Tell A Lie Often Enough, You Start To Believe It Yourself.

I was forewarned, but the question still remains, Why DP and me?

When asked to explain her statement , MP Wescot mentioned the veiled threat she received of, Are you sure you want to do this? Its going to get nasty! A clear reference to the DPs announced return to the political field.

We see this threat manifesting itself from many angles. Some of it for money, some for sensation and yet others from an angle of plain and self-consuming hatred.

With respect to MP Brison latest disgraceful assault on one of St Read more

Bearing Point Scandal: A Tale Of Blame Shifting And Evasion Of Accountability

PHILIPSBURG:--- In a shocking display of political maneuvering, MP Rolando Brison recently wrote an article in various media attempting to shift the blame for the Bearing Point scandal onto the shoulders of the previous DP/UD minister Read more

Management Of Milton Peters College (Mpc) Would Like To Inform All Parents/Guardians

Management of Milton Peters College (MPC) would like to inform all parents/guardians of its students the following:

MPC will have an introduction program from August 9, 2023 through August 11, 2023.

During the introduction week classes will start at 7:30 am and end at 1:25 pm.

See below the schedule of the introduction days.

The following students will have to report to school on the following dates:

Date Classes Departments Wednesday

August 9, 2023 Only the 1st formers HV 1

TKL 1

CCSLC 1

PKL/PBL 1 Thursday

August 10, 2023 Only the lower forms HV 1, 2 & Havo3 & Vwo3

TKL 1& 2

CCSLC 1,2 & 3

PKL/PBL 1& 2 Friday

August 11, 2023 Only forms 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 students

And all form 1 students for Sports day! H/V 2, Havo 3, 4 & 5

Vwo 3, 4, 5 & 6

TKL 2,3 & 4

PKL 2,3 & 4

CCSLC 2 & 3, CSEC 4 & 5

HV1, CCSLC1 & TKL/PKL/PBL1

Note:

Please note that during the introduction week books can only be picked up after 1:25pm.

Normal classes will resume for all students at Milton Peters College on Monday August 14, 2023 according to the schedule.

Please be informed that students are required to wear the school uniform, and during gym classes, the gym uniform Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, July 27, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) July 28, 2023

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:49 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:50 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A dominant Atlantic high-pressure system will maintain easterly winds across the region Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- When asked to explain her statement, MP Wescot mentioned the veiled threat she received,   Are you sure you want to do this? Its going to get nasty! A clear reference to the DPs announced return to the political field.

We see this threat manifesting itself from many angles. Some of it for money, some for sensation, and yet others from an angle  of plain and self-consuming hatred.

With respect to MP Brison's latest  disgraceful assault on one of St Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and Leader of the United People's UP Party, the honorable Rolando Brison, has lashed out at Democratic Party leader MP Sarah Wescot and her party, holding them responsible for decades of mismanagement in St Read more

Court Of First Instance Rules In Favor Of Sint Maarten In Patrick Vs. Country Sint Maarten Case.

SIMPSON BAY:---  Last week, the Court of First Instance delivered a verdict in the case of Elvis Miguel Patrick v. the country of Sint Maarten, rejecting Patrick's and his business partner, Julian Rollocks Jr.s, claims and ruling in favor of the government.
Elvis Miguel Patrick, a business operator in Simpson Bay, and his partner Julian Rollocks Jr Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Management of Milton Peters College (MPC) would like to inform all parents/guardians of its students the following:

MPC will have an introduction program from August 9, 2023, through August 11, 2023.
During the introduction week classes will start at 7:30 am and end at 1:25 pm.

See below the schedule of the introduction days.

The following students will have to report to school on the following dates:

 Note:
Please note that during the introduction week books can only be picked up after 1:25 pm.

Normal classes will resume for all students at Milton Peters College on Monday, August 14, 2023, according to the schedule.

Please be informed that students are required to wear the school uniform, and during gym classes, the gym uniform Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) July 27, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy with brief isolated showers possible.

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

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

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 16 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

The Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate gentle to moderate winds Read more

Sarah Wants To Know Status Of CountryS Bid For Caricom Assoc. Membership

MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

 

~ Given that Curaao, Martinique approved ~

 PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Wescot-Williams wants to know the status of St Read more

Coci Discusses Trade Relations St. LuciaS Minister Of Commerce And Business Development

Philipsburg The St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI), is proud to announce the successful meeting held with a visiting delegation of St. Lucia, comprising of the Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs- Honourable Emma Hippolyte and the CEO of Export Saint Lucia. This meeting was held last Saturday 15 July at the COCI Office, in which meaningful discussion on collaboration opportunities in trade, interisland connectivity and food security, among others were discussed Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs has finalized the appointment of Ronald Halman, former Chairman of the General Audit Chamber, as the Sint Maarten Governments representative on the Steering Committee of the Trust Fund. Halman replaces former representative Marcel Gumbs, who recently retired after five years of dedicated service as a member of the Steering Committee Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) July 26, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and possible thunderstorms.  

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:49 P.M Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, July 24, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) July 25, 2023 

WEATHER: 

This afternoon: Partly cloudy and breezy. 

Tonight through Tuesday midday: Partly cloudy and breezy, becoming occasionally cloudy with isolated showers. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:50 P.M Read more

Youth Entrepreneurs Visit Atlanta With Islandpreneur

St. Maarten youth entrepreneurs and videographer Julia Grigg at Creative Media Industries Institute at Georgia State University with director and award-winning film-maker Jeasy Segal.

PHILIPSBURG--The winners of the National Youth Pitch Competition Upcycl and young entrepreneur Giomara Olivacce embarked on an enriching journey to Atlanta, Georgia, participating in the inaugural Islandpreneur Summer Entrepreneurial Exchange (ISEE) programme.

Representing Milton Peters College, Isaiah Peterson, Jael Jong a Lock and Kymora Reed, and winner of the International Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (2021) spent a week in Atlanta learning about its entrepreneurial ecosystem, meeting with founders and investors, and exploring the uniqueness of Atlanta through a variety of curated attractions.

Atlanta boasts more than 40 innovation hubs and houses global giants like Delta, Coca-Cola and BitPay Read more