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DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) November 21, 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.SYNOPSIS: A reduction of moisture and instability across the local area will continue to improve weather conditions Read more

Dcca Airport Conference Highlights Innovation, Technology, Sustainability

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten gives her welcoming address on day one of the DCCA Conference. (Rochester Media Group photo)

MAHO--The third Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) conference, the first in St. Maarten hosted by Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA), concluded on Tuesday at Sonesta Beach Resort with delegates attending from the airports of Curaao, Aruba, Bonaire, Saba, St Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 19 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 20 November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with brief local showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F              Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Northeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 5 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity across the region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Monday 18th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 19th November 2024THE FLOOD ALERT IS CANCELLED...WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers possible.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:21 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northerly to northeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 6 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A drier and more stable air mass is settling across the region Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Sunday midday (12:00 LST) 17th November 2024A FLOOD ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 12PM MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER!... WEATHER:This afternoon through Sunday midday: Cloudy to overcast with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Friday 15th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 16th November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon: Cloudy to overcast with intermittent rain-showers. There is a chance of thunder.This evening through Saturday midday: Warm and settled. Isolated showers are likely.Forecast High: 29 C / 84F             Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:35 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Saturday midday: Light & variable, becoming calm at times.SYNOPSIS: A slow-moving frontal boundary maintains moist and slightly unstable conditions across the region this afternoon before conditions stabilize Read more

Beatrix Spots Birds, Visits Mullet Pond And Little Key

Princess Beatrix witnesses the signing of a letter of intent by VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs and Nature Foundation Director Leslie Hickerson to establish legislation that would designate Little Key Island as a protected area. Afterwards, attendees raised their glasses to commemorate the occasion.

 

~ Letter of intent for terrestrial protection signed ~

PHILIPSBURG--On the second day of her official visit, Princess Beatrix visited the Great Salt Pond Birding Platform and explored Simpson Bay, Mullet Pond and Little Key on a boat, highlighting the importance of environmental awareness and coastal protection.

The princess kicked off the second day of her official visit as patroness of the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) at the Great Salt Pond Birding Platform, where she spotted birds with Cornelis Binkie van Es, avid birding guide and Chairman of St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 14 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 15 November 2024

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

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

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:19 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:   This afternoon through Friday midday: Light & variable, becoming calm at times.

SYNOPSIS:   Moisture and instability associated with a frontal boundary will increase the probability of showers during this forecast period Read more

French Ambassador At The Hague St. Maarten Day Celebration

THE NETHERLANDS, THE HAGUE St. Maarten/St. Martin Day was celebrated in the Netherlands on Monday with a reception at the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of St. Maarten in The Hague. Guests included the French Ambassador to the Netherlands His Excellency Mr.FranoisAlabrune, his colleague from Germany His Excellency Dr. Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut, the Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba His Excellency Mr Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 14 November 2024

WEATHER:   This afternoon through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy, Hot & Humid, with brief local showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:18 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:    This afternoon through Thursday midday: Light & variable, becoming calm at times.

SYNOPSIS:    A relatively drier atmosphere will restrict significant shower activity, while hot & humid conditions persist Read more

French Ambassador At Celebration Of St. Maarten Day In The Hague

St. Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell (centre) flanked by Ambassador of Germany Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut (left) and Ambassador of France Franois Alabrune.

 

THE HAGUE--St. Maarten/St. Martin Day was celebrated in the Netherlands on Monday with a reception at the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of St Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday 12th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)
VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 13th November 2024

SMALL CRAFT & HIGH SURF ADVISORIES ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT 

WEATHER: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:18 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: East southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 04 to 13 mph.

SYNOPSIS: A relatively stable atmosphere with decreasing moisture will restrict precipitation during this forecast period Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Monday, 11th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 12th November 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through this evening: Generally cloudy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Tonight through Tuesday morning: Partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:36 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:17 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: East-southeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 15 mph.SYNOPSIS: A moist and unstable atmosphere will cause mostly cloudy skies, isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms particularly during the afternoon to evening hours Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Friday, 8 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 9 November 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6PM TONIGHTWEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy and slightly hazy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 33C / 91F              Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:37 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:16 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: East-southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph, and higher gusts possible.SYNOPSIS: Moisture and instability associated with a multilayered trough will cause showers and possible thunder across the region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday, November 07, 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) November 08 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through tonight: Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Friday morning through midday: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:15 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: Southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 04 to 14 mph and occasional higher gusts. SYNOPSIS: A trough and an approaching tropical wave are bringing abundant moisture and instability to the region, resulting in increased cloudiness, showers, and thunderstorms Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 6th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 7th November 2024A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Generally cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 26C / 79FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:15 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly to southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 16 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and instability associated with a trough system will cause showers and thunderstorms across the region during this forecast period Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, 5th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) 6th November 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times with isolated showers.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:38 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:14 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Wednesday midday: North northeasterly to northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 17 mph.SYNOPSIS: Available moisture and instability will account for isolated showers, particularly during the latter part of this forecast period Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Monday 4th November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 5th November 2024  A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM MONDAY 4th NOVEMBER 2024 WEATHER:This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with isolated showers.Forecast High: 31C / 88F               Forecast Low: 25C / 77FSunset Today: 5:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:14 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Easterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Settled conditions remains this afternoon however, the atmosphere remains moist and unstable Read more

Public Weather Forecast For St. Maarten

DATE ISSUED: Sunday 3rd November 2024 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Monday morning (06:00 LST) 4th November 2024... A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:Today through Monday morning: Variably cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:39 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:13 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: Today through Monday morning: Southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze of 04 to 12 mph.SYNOPSIS: Moist and unstable conditions persist and will account for showers and thunderstorms across the region during this forecast period Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 1 November 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) 2 November 2024THE FLOOD ALERT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEWEATHER:This afternoon through Saturday midday: Cloudy and slightly breezy with isolated rain-showers and possible thunderstorms.Forecast High: 29C / 84F              Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:40 P.M.                  Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Saturday midday: Easterly to southeasterly with a light to moderate breeze of 05 to 15 mph, and possible higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: Cloudy skies, isolated rain-showers, and possible thunderstorms will continue throughout the forecast period as unstable conditions persist across the local region Read more

Community Meetings Give Feedback For Trust FundS School And Library Projects

A scene during the presentation at John Larmonie Center.

PHILIPSBURG--The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) said it has concluded the latest round of community consultations for the Fostering Resilient Learning Project (FRLP).

These events, held in early October, were designed to inform and engage residents about the project, which focuses on reconstructing safe educational and cultural spaces as part of St. Maartens ongoing recovery efforts post-Hurricane Irma. This phase of the FRLP includes rebuilding Sister Marie Laurence and Charles Leopold Bell schools, as well as reconstructing the St Read more

A Flood Alert Is In Effect Until 12Pm Today ...A Small Craft Advisory Is In Effect Until Further Notice

PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN

DATE ISSUED: Friday, 1 November 2024 @ 06:00 LST (10:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday morning (06:00 LST) 2 November 2024

 WEATHER:

Today through Saturday morning: Cloudy to overcast and slightly breezy with intermittent rain-showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 29C / 84F

Forecast Low: 24C / 75F

Sunset Today: 5:40 P.M.

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

Today through Saturday morning: East-northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 08 to 18 mph, and higher gusts in or near showers.

SYNOPSIS:

Cloudy skies, intermittent & wide-spread rain-showers, and isolated thunderstorms will continue throughout the forecast period as unstable conditions persist across the local region Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Thursday 31st October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 1st November 2024...A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WEATHER:This afternoon through Friday midday: Cloudy to overcast and breezy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 29C / 84F               Forecast Low: 24C / 75FSunset Today: 5:40 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeasterly to south southeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph and occasional higher gusts.SYNOPSIS: A multi-layered trough will cause cloudy to overcast skies, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms during this forecast period Read more

 DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, 30th October 2024 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) 31st October 2024WEATHER:This afternoon through Thursday midday: Variably cloudy and breezy with isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.Forecast High: 32C / 90F               Forecast Low: 27C / 81FSunset Today: 5:41 P.M.                   Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:12 A.M.SURFACE WINDS: This afternoon through Thursday midday: Northeasterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph.SYNOPSIS: Increased instability due to an upper level trough will cause isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms Read more