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Tropical Storm Philippe Advisory Number 21

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172023

1100 AM AST Thu Sep 28 2023

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

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LOCATION...18.6N 54.6W

ABOUT 560 MI...895 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

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

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H

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

BONAIRE:--- The Kingdom of the Netherlands will ask for increased protection for the Caribbean reef shark during next months Conference of Parties for the Cartagena Convention (COPs) on Aruba.  Caribbean reef sharks play a critical role in maintaining a healthy reef ecosystem and building resilience within the oceans. This increased protection is critical for ensuring a sustainable future for this iconic species.

The Caribbean Sea is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and a dazzling array of marine life Read more

Traffic Safety Concerns At Oranje Primary School Demand Immediate Action, Says Witu

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten The Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) is deeply concerned about the ongoing traffic safety issues that the staff and students of Oranje Primary School face daily. The school has been grappling with these challenges for many years, and President Stuart Johnson has issued a pressing call for immediate action to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Johnson said, Every day, students and staff must navigate a precarious situation as they board school buses at the crossroads of C.A Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday 27 September 2023 @1200 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (6:00 LST) September 28, 2023  

A HIGH SURF & SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:  

This afternoon through Thursday midday: Fair to partly cloudy, with isolated showers.  

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

Sunset Today: 6:04 P.M Read more

...LOS INTERESES EN EL NORTE DE LAS ISLAS DE SOTAVENTO, ISLAS VRGENES Y PUERTO RICO DEBEN MONITORIZAR SU PROGRESO...

Tormenta Tropical Philippe Advertencia Nmero 17

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL172023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

1100 AM AST mircoles 27 de septiembre de 2023

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

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LOCALIZACIN...17.5N 53.7O

ALREDEDOR DE 620 MI...995 KM E DEL NORTE DE LAS ISLAS DE SOTAVENTO

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

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...O O 280 GRADOS A 9 MPH...15 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...998 MB...29.47 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 las Islas Vrgenes 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 17.5 norte, longitud 53.7 oeste Read more

...INTERESTS IN THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS, VIRGIN ISLANDS, AND PUERTO RICO SHOULD MONITOR ITS PROGRESS...

Tropical Storm Philippe Advisory Number 17

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL172023

1100 AM AST Wed Sep 27 2023

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

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LOCATION...17.5N 53.7W

ABOUT 620 MI...995 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

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

PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 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 and

British Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico should monitor the progress

of this system.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 17.5 North, longitude 53.7 West Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Windward Islands Teachers Union (WITU) is deeply concerned about the ongoing traffic safety issues that the staff and students of Oranje Primary School face daily. The school has been grappling with these challenges for many years, and President Stuart Johnson has issued a pressing call for immediate action to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

Johnson said, Every day, students and staff must navigate a precarious situation as they board school buses at the crossroads of C.A Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)   

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) September 27, 2023   

WEATHER:  

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Generally fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers possible overnight.  

  

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

    

Sunset Today: 6:05 P.M Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, September 25, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) September 26, 2023

WEATHER: 

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with a few brief showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:06 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:02 A.M. 

SURFACE WINDS:   

This afternoon through Tuesday midday: Northeasterly to easterly with a light to moderate breeze of 06 to 14 mph.

SYNOPSIS:  

A drier and more stable air mass is gradually moving over the region and will restrict shower activity.

Seas will remain slight to moderate, peaking at 6 feet during the next few days.

STATE OF THE SEA:  Slight to moderate        WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 6 feet 

SPECIAL FEATURE:  At 11:00am, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located approximately 1160 miles east southeast of St Read more

PHILIPSBURG  (DCOMM):--- The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (MECYS) Hon. Rodolphe Samuel, on Sunday in a statement said the Government of Sint Maarten has approved the highly anticipated Service Level Agreement (SLA) between the Government and School Bus Operators.

This represents a significant milestone in the continuous efforts of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sport to enhance the quality and efficiency of services provided to students and the public.

The journey towards the attainment of this milestone has been characterized by rigorous evaluation, collaboration, and a commitment to the betterment of education and student services within St Read more

Ennia Case Teaches: Structural Problems Require Structural Solutions

WILLEMSTAD (Source:Curacao Chronicle) – The issues surrounding Ennia, which concern both Curaao and the Netherlands, have sparked discussions and considerations about potential solutions and their consequences. According to econometricians Servaas Houben and Ronald Ketellapper, the main problem lies in the inadequate provisions and low capital buffers of Ennia Leven, resulting in the acute danger of pensions for approximately 30,000 residents of Curaao shrinking to twenty percent if the troubled insurer is not assisted with a substantial capital injection Read more

Mp De Weever: 554 Days With No Resolution To Gebe Crisis

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent member of Parliament Ludmila de Weever issued a media statement on the status of NV GEBE, St. Maartens sole electricity provider. De Weever, who has spoken passionately about the situation at GEBE since the March 2022 cyberattack, didnt mince words when she said that GEBE is a matter of national security Read more

Landmark Research Report On Legislative Function In Sint Maarten Approved.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs are pleased to announce the approval of the comprehensive research report titled, Legislative function in Sint Maarten. This landmark report was given the green light by the Council of Ministers at the end of July.
The research was conducted in collaboration with the Caribbean Centre for Leadership (CCL) and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, as stipulated in the Country Package. The primary objective of this ambitious project was to conduct a thorough analysis of the legislative function in Sint Maarten Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, September 21st, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley, the National Sports Institute (NSI), and Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA), proudly announced the next phase to their island-wide community basketball court enhancement project.

The purpose of the project is to repair and restore the backboards and basketball nets on the outdoor basketball courts in Dutch St Read more

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (MECYS) Hon. Rodolphe Samuel, is very concerned to learn of the decision taken by the School Bus Owners Association and their membership as it related to a planned Go Slow today, Friday, September 22, 2023, that could affect approximately 2,000 school-aged children.

The safety of the students involved is of paramount importance to the Ministry Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Friday, September 22, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) September 23, 2023 

WEATHER:  

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, becoming occasionally cloudy with brief isolated showers.  

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

Sunset Today: 6:09 P.M Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs, representing the Kingdom of the Netherlands, attended a high-level side event yesterday on the critical importance of early warning systems. The event was hosted the Permanent Mission of the Independent State of Samoa to the United Nations as a discussion on how to mitigate the impact of climate change-related disasters Read more

 

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) September 22, 2023 

WEATHER:  

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers.  

Forecast High: 33 C / 92 F             Forecast Low: 28 C / 82 F 

Sunset Today: 6:10 P.M.                 Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:01 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS:    

This afternoon through Friday midday: Easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 8 to 15 mph. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Lingering moisture maintains weak instability over the region Read more

UN HEADQUARTERS, New York:--- The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis, and the Executive Director of UN Women, H.E. Sima Sami Bahous, convened the highly anticipated 2nd annual meeting with women Heads of State and Heads of Government during High-Level Week. The Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs, Silveria Jacobs was welcomed, with a member of her delegation, as a current woman Head of Government Read more

UN HEADQUARTERS, New York:---  The Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs attended an event titled, Feminist Foreign Policy+ Group, which took place at the United Nations Headquarters on Wednesday, September 20. The primary objective was to underscore the fundamental importance of gender equality in promoting global safety, health, and prosperity. In response to this imperative, numerous countries are embracing feminist approaches to their foreign policies, aiming to turn their commitments into tangible actions.
The event delved into the practical implementation of Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP) as a potent catalyst for positive change, particularly within the context of a complex geopolitical landscape Read more

World Bank Delegation Impressed With R4cr

Philipsburg – A World Bank mission, led by Mr. Alex Kamurase visited Sint Maarten from September 11 to 15, 2023 to assess the progress of the Resources for Community Resilience program (R4CR). The delegation also included Ms. Natalia Bavio, Financial Consultant and Ms. Chanelle Fingal, Social Development Consultant. Their primary objectives were to evaluate the overall progress, operational implementation and compliance of the R4CR program with the World Banks standards in the key areas of financial management, procurement, social and environmental safeguards.

During their visit, the World Bank team engaged with various other stakeholders, including the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) and R4CR’s Project Technical Committee Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- A World Bank mission, led by Mr. Alex Kamurase visited Sint Maarten from September 11 to 15, 2023 to assess the progress of the Resources for Community Resilience program (R4CR). The delegation also included Ms. Natalia Bavio, a Financial Consultant, and Ms. Chanelle Fingal, a Social Development Consultant. Their primary objectives were to evaluate the overall progress, operational implementation, and compliance of the R4CR program with the World Banks standards in the key areas of financial management, procurement, and social and environmental safeguards.

During their visit, the World Bank team engaged with various other stakeholders, including the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) and R4CR's Project Technical Committee Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Library is excited to share the rescheduling of our Read to Me Dutch is Fun Puppet show for Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Sint Martin University, from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Peggy Nibte, a performer and a great storyteller, will serve as the puppeteer for the Dutch Is Fun Puppet Show.
Ms. Nibte was born in Paramaribo, Suriname, into a family of seven. She is the youngest of four girls and three boys. Her mother worked as a teacher, while her father served as a police officer Read more

DATE ISSUED: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) September 21, 2023 

WEATHER:  

This afternoon: Fair to partly cloudy. 

Tonight, through Thursday midday: Partly cloudy with isolated showers.  

Forecast High: 33 C / 92 F             Forecast Low: 28 C / 82 F 

Sunset Today: 6:10 P.M Read more