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Sarah Wants Meeting On Plans To Build New Parliament Building

MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

PHILIPSBURG--United Democrats (UD) Member of Parliament (MP) Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- During my stay in the Netherlands, information reached me regarding the tender or rather an invitation to tender, issued on behalf of the government of St. Maarten, it would appear, MP Wescot explained.
There is a so-called ad hoc committee of parliament that deals with the preparation and construction of a new building for parliament. This committee has been in existence for a while and discussions regarding a new parliament building have been taking place in this committee for years now Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Steflogix is joining the campaign Food Standards Save Lives, led by the World Health Organization.

The NIPA students of Hospitality 1 recently completed their food handlers course which was facilitated by Steflogix. On June 7th, 2023 the students received their food handlers certificates. Michael Somersall, General Manager of Steflogix told the students that this day was an extra special occasion as they received their certificates on World Food Safety Day Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister Rodolphe Samuel and the Department of Sports, within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports invite the public to the grand opening of the Boardwalk sports park which has been developed in collaboration with Port St. Maarten Group, Argos Cement, and the Minister of Finance Mr. Ardwell Irion Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Students from various public schools recently filled the Dutch Quarter Community Center for the Division of Public Educations (DPE) Career Village. CIBC FirstCaribbean was among many businesses that joined the event. The banks team shared information and insights into the world of banking. Amongst other things, students learned about the importance of banking and the caree Read more

~ Police have 21 active cases with 17 suspects. ~

PHILIPSBURG: --- Nagico Insurance has taken the initiative to strengthen the fight against the fraudulent insurance policies that are circulating on St. Maarten.
Eric Ellis Marketing Director of NAGICO Insurances along with the Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and the Chief Commissioner of Police Carl John made the announcement on Wednesday at Nagicos head office.
The new policy schedule will be launched on June 12th, 2023, and will run until September 15th, 2023 Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, June 07, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) June 08, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Mainly fair with light haze 

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

Sunset Today: 6:47 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:  

A relatively stable atmosphere will maintain mostly fair weather across the region Read more

Board Of Institute Of Statistics And Economic Studies Installed

ITSEE Chairman Alain Richardson with Vice President Ida Zin Ka Ieu.

MARIGOT--The first board of directors of Institut Territorial de la Statistique et des Etudes Economiques de Saint-Martin (ITSEE) was chosen on June 2 at an election chaired by the boards oldest member, Second Vice President Read more

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Home Foundation Proudly Sponsors Test Your Skills Invitational Boxing Event

A Tribute to Louis Gibs and Alfonso Blijden

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — HOME (Helping Others Mean Everything) Foundation, a dedicated sponsor and supporter of community and sport initiatives, proudly sponsored the exhilarating “Test Your Skills Event” held this past weekend (Saturday June 3rd) at the Sports Auditorium. This remarkable evening of boxing brilliance served as a tribute to the legacies of Alfonso Blijden and Louis Gibs, leaving spectators entertained, impressed and hungry for more.

The “Test Your Skills Event” brought together a powerhouse lineup of talented boxers from Antigua, Curacao, Anguilla, Aruba, and St Read more

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~A Tribute to Luis Gibbs and Alfonso Blijden~

PHILIPSBURG:--- HOME (Helping Others Mean Everything) Foundation, a dedicated sponsor and supporter of community and sports initiatives, proudly sponsored the exhilarating "Test Your Skills Event" held this past weekend (Saturday, June 3rd) at the Sports Auditorium. This remarkable evening of boxing brilliance served as a tribute to the legacies of Alfonso Blijden and Luis Gibbs, leaving spectators entertained, impressed, and hungry for more.
The "Test Your Skills Event" brought together a powerhouse lineup of talented boxers from Antigua, Curacao, Anguilla, Aruba, and St Read more

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SABA:--- The Executive Council looks back at a good working visit to the Netherlands. From May 22 to June 1, Commissioners Bruce Zagers and Eviton Heyliger visited a number of ministries and entities and spoke with several members of the Second Chamber and members of the Dutch Government about Sabas challenges, needs, and its development.

Plans were presented and discussed to build a new high school campus which includes, academic classrooms, technical classrooms, a new gym, and an auditorium Read more

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Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, June 06, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (16:00 LST) June 07, 2023

WEATHER:    

This Afternoon: Warm and Sunny

Tonight through Wednesday midday: Fair and hazy.

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

Sunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS: 
This Afternoon through Wednesday midday: East southeasterly to southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 05 to 12 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

A relatively stable atmosphere will continue to restrict precipitation across the region Read more

Pride Bonaire Is Coming!

BONAIRE:--- The EQ Bonaire Foundation proudly announces the first-ever Pride Bonaire event, taking place from June 22nd to June 25th, 2023. This 4-day event includes a healthcare conference, sponsor reception, art exhibition, pub quiz, and a spectacular closing party. Everyone is welcome!
What is Pride Bonaire?
Pride Bonaire is an inclusive event where everyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, comes together Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The people and the Government of Sint Maarten will be commemorating the 38th Anniversary of Flag Day on June 13th, 2023, at the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School parking lot in Cay Hill. The annual commemoration of Flag Day will begin at 8:30 am with the Patriotic School Parade, which commences at the entrance of Cay Hill on Welgelegen Road and goes via the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex, turns right at the entrance of the St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  On Monday, May 26th, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset awarded 8 youth groups for their exemplary performance and outstanding contributions to the community through their organization and for exemplifying the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self. These youth groups have proven to continuously be having a tremendous impact on the lives of our youth.

During the clubs general meeting held at Carl N Sons, Rotarian Tamara Leonard gave a motivational speech titled The Importance of Being Waves of Change among Youth Read more

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BONAIRE:--- The biggest rum festival in the Dutch Caribbean is set to begin next week with the second edition of Bonaire Rum Week.

The weeklong celebration of premium rum is an action-packed slate of oceanfront events across the island, from rum tastings to culinary experiences to an undersea rum hunt.

This years event runs from June 12-17, culminating with a rum-infused Taste of Bonaire festival on June 17 Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, June 05, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) June 06, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a brief shower possible. 

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

Sunset Today: 6:46 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 14 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict precipitation across the region during this forecast period Read more

Rotary Sunset Donates Maternity Gift Baskets To Maternit Active Saint Martin Association

MARIGOT, ST. MARTIN – In recognition of the Maternal Child Health month, the Rotary Club of St. Martin Sunset donated 50 maternity gift baskets to the Maternit Active Saint Martin Association for vulnerable new mothers and babies.

Rotary makes high-quality health care available to vulnerable mothers and children throughout the world so they can live longer and grow stronger. Rotary clubs around the world help to expand access to quality care, so mothers and children everywhere can have the same opportunities for a healthy future Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- US Airline Frontier will return to St. Maarten with its non-stop service from MCO Orlando, Florida, starting Saturday, June 10.
The Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the Honourable Arthur Lambriex, announced Frontier's return on Sunday evening after what he describes as a series of high-level discussions between the Airline and his Ministry in recent weeks.

Frontier will offer one weekly flight on Saturday, departing St Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Friday, June 02, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) June 03, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with a few brief showers possible. 

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

Sunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Saturday midday: East southeasterly to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 15 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

The Atlantic high-pressure system will continue to generate gentle to moderate winds across the region Read more

Caribbean Nutrition Day/Month: LetS Flourish To Nourish. Your Mental Health Matters.

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  Thursday, June 1, 2023, is Caribbean Nutrition Day (CND), and kicks off awareness of the issue for the month of June.

The objective of this day and beyond is to promote increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and to encourage people to be more active in their lives whether its walking or some form of sports activity.

The theme this year is, Lets Flourish to Nourish Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, June 01, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) June 02, 2023 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             Forecast Low: 25C / 77F 

Sunset Today: 6:45 P.M.                Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:36 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Friday midday: Southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Moisture and weak instability associated with a tropical wave which is expected to pass south of the local area, will cause cloudy periods and isolated showers Read more

Nagico Insurances Advises: Be Prepared, Stay Prepared This Hurricane Season

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Being prepared for hurricane season is of utmost importance due to the potential risks storms and hurricanes poses. Powerful tropical storms can cause significant damage to infrastructure, disrupt essential services, and pose serious threats to life, that is why it is crucial to be prepared.

We live in the Hurricane belt and are familiar with storm preparedness measures, but lets not take them for granted, NAGICO said in a statement Read more

Integrity Symposium A Success

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Integrity Chamber hosted its first Integrity Symposium at the American University of the Caribbean, under the theme: Building Integrity to Build a Nation. The symposium highlighted the need for building integrity, the challenges that must be overcome, and the importance of doing so collectively.

The Integrity Symposium opened with an official opening address by the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, the honourable Silveria Jacobs Read more

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