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MARIGOT:--- Una madre y un hijo fueron baleados hoy por dos personas que fueron a su casa de Rambaud alrededor del medioda del martes.  Los tiradores supuestamente estaban en un motor cuando dispararon a la madre y al hijo.  La Gendarmera ha confirmado que se dispararon varios disparos en el rea de Peak Pardis alrededor del medioda. Las dos vctimas han sido transportadas al Hospital Louis Constant Fleming para recibir tratamiento.  Se ha abierto una investigacin que est llevando a cabo el  SRD Read more

MARIGOT:--- A mother and son were shot today by two persons that rode to their Rambaud home around midday on Tuesday.
SMN News learned that the shooters were on a motorcycle when they shot at the mother and son.
The Gendarmerie has confirmed that several shots were fired in the Peak Pardis area around midday. The two victims have been transported to the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital for treatment.
An investigation has been opened and is being conducted by the SRD Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  The SXM Padel Club proudly concludes the successful inaugural visit of Padel professional, influencer, and founder of The Padel School, Sandy Farquharson. The week-long event saw Sandy engaging in a series of group clinics and private lessons, leaving a lasting impact on the local Padel community.
During the dynamic week, Sandy Farquharson delivered over 30 engaging sessions, attracting more than 100 players of varying skill levels - from beginners to advanced. The event served as an opportunity for players to enhance their Padel skills while immersing themselves in the energetic atmosphere of the sport.
With the backdrop of the picturesque St Read more

MARIGOT:--- A mother and son were shot today by two persons that rode to their Rambaud home around midday on Tuesday.
SMN News learned that the shooters were on a motorcycle when they shot at the mother and son.
The Gendarmerie has confirmed that several shots were fired in the Peak Pardis area around midday. The two victims have been transported to the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital for treatment.
An investigation has been opened and is being conducted by the SRD Read more

DATE ISSUED: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)  

VALID UNTIL: Wednesday midday (12:00 LST) August 23, 2023 

WEATHER:     

This afternoon through Wednesday midday: Partly cloudy with brief local showers possible. 

Forecast High: 32C / 90F             

Forecast Low: 27C / 81F 

   

Sunset Today: 6:34 P.M Read more

...ESTA ES LA LTIMA ADVERTENCIA...

Cicln Post-Tropical Gert Advertencia Nmero 13

Centro Nacional de Huracanes del SNM Miami FL AL062023

Traduccin por el SNM San Juan PR

1100 AM AST martes 22 de agosto de 2023

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

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LOCALIZACIN...17.4N 59.7O

ALREDEDOR DE 230 MI...370 KM ESE DE LAS ISLAS DE SOTAVENTO DEL NORTE

VIENTOS MXIMOS SOSTENIDOS...30 MPH...45 KM/H

MOVIMIENTO ACTUAL...ONO O 290 GRADOS A 5 MPH...7 KM/H

PRESIN CENTRAL MNIMA...1008 MB...29.77 PULGADAS

VIGILANCIAS Y AVISOS

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No hay vigilancias ni avisos costeros en efecto.

DISCUSIN Y PERSPECTIVAS

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A las 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), el centro del Cicln Post-Tropical Gert estaba localizado cerca de la latitud 17.4 Norte, longitud 59.7 Oeste Read more

...Gert Becomes A Post-Tropical Remnant Low...

...THIS IS THE FINAL ADVISORY...

Post-Tropical Cyclone Gert Advisory Number 13

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062023

1100 AM AST Tue Aug 22 2023

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

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LOCATION...17.4N 59.7W

ABOUT 230 MI...370 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Gert was located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 59.7 West Read more

Consumer Price Index (Cpi) Legislation Needed For The Increase Of Aov Pension Approved In Parliament.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On August 16th, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley presented legislation to Parliament regarding the reparation of several legislations used to increase amounts such as pension and minimum wage.

"I am proud to announce that it was voted on and approved by Parliament unanimously. This critical legislation will allow the long-awaited increase of AOV pension to occur for 2023, and ensures a timely annual indexation of minimum wage and pension moving forward," stated Minister Ottley.

The changes to specific regulations include the national ordinance on general old-age insurance (pension), the national ordinance on general widows and orphans insurance, the national ordinance on minimum wages, the national health insurance ordinance, and the national accident insurance ordinance.

The legislation amends the provisions of certain national regulations relating to the adjustment of amounts based on developments in the price index for household consumption.

Under current legislation, the adjustment of amounts such as pension is subject to the CPI for the month of August of the previous year to the current year.

However, in 2018, the methodology used by the Department of Statistics has been adjusted and the price index is determined quarterly.

Therefore, JZW, SER, COA, and the Governor have all given negative advice on all attempts to index pensions based on 3rd quarter CPI Read more

DATE ISSUED: Monday, August 21, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) August 22, 2023 

A FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             

Forecast Low: 25C / 77F 

Sunset Today: 6:35 P.M Read more

Tropical Storm Gert Advisory Number 9

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062023

1100 AM AST Mon Aug 21 2023

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

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LOCATION...16.9N 57.0W

ABOUT 410 MI...660 KM ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gert was located near latitude 16.9 North, longitude 57.0 West Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (MECYS) Hon. Rodolphe Samuel, would like to inform all parents, students, guardians, and school staff, that all schools are to be closed on Monday, August 21 due to inclement weather.

The minister's statement reads as follows: On behalf of the Government of Read more

DATE ISSUED: Sunday, August 20, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Monday midday (12:00 LST) August 21, 2023

A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN

UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Monday midday: Increasingly cloudy to overcast and windy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Forecast High: 31C / 88F             Forecast Low: 26C / 79F

Sunset Today: 6:36 P.M Read more

Attorney At Law Sjamira Roseburg Sponsors Breakfast Program At Psve

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Attorney at Law, and URSM candidate, Ms. Sjamira Roseburg has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and committed herself to donate daily breakfasts to the PSVE school for the entire 2023/2024 school year and beyond.

The intent of the breakfast program is to assist those students whose families are facing financial hardships. The MOU, which set forth a firm commitment to maintain the breakfast program in conjunction with PSVE and the Rotary Club of St Read more

Brug Releases Statement On Decision To Remove Black Curtains

Philipsburg — As a future candidate of the Unified Resilient Sint Maarten Movement Party (URSM), I am elated with the decision to remove black curtains from our voting booths. This decision attempts to give each and every aspiring candidate for political office an even playing field. There are so many (young) persons who have the interest of this country at heart, who have the will to make changes that will benefit the population, but because of the factor of vote-buying are constantly being overlooked.

If we think things are rough now, believe me, it can get a lot worse if we dont make better choices at the polls on E-Day (election day) Read more

PHILIPSBURG:---  The Honorable Minister of Justice, Anna E. Richardson, and the Honorable Minister of Finance, Ardwell Irion, accompanied by their support staff, recently concluded a significant milestone by presenting computed calculations for Justice employees to His Excellency Ajamu Baly, the Governor of Sint Maarten.

This presentation marks the final stage in the comprehensive process led by the Minister of Finance, leading up to the submission of a budget amendment to the Parliament of Sint Maarten.

The legislative journey encompasses several vital steps Read more

DATE ISSUED: Friday, August 18, 2023 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Saturday midday (12:00 LST) August 19, 2023

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:    

This afternoon through Saturday midday: Partly cloudy, breezy and hazy with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:37 P.M Read more

BONAIRE:--- With regards to The Dutch government uses internetconsultatie https://www.internetconsultatie.nl/wolbesfinbes/b1 to collect ideas from residents and organizations, including NGOs, about legislative proposals. That these so-called consultations would be your chance to have your say on new laws before they become final.
The call for organizations to react or give input to the Law change WolBES and FinBES process, please find Bonaire Human Rights Organization's reaction and objection hereunder to the intention to legitimize the illegal BES laws:
Unjust acts do not create law.
The BES laws with respect to Bonaire in particular were created on an unjust unlawful base, as the democratic power and responsibility of the Bonaire people were reversed and subordinated back under The Hague overseas colonial rule on October 10, 2010 Read more

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, August 17, 2023 @12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) August 18, 2023

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ST. MAARTEN

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WEATHER:    

This Afternoon: Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with slight haze, isolated showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorm.

Tonight through Friday midday: Partly cloudy to cloudy, hazy and breezy with isolated showers possible.

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

Sunset Today: 6:38 P.M Read more

Mp Akeem Arrindell Calls For TransparencyAnd Accountability In Justice Department

PHILIPSBURG Sint Maarten — In response to mounting concerns about the state of the justice workforce, particularly within the Customs Department, Member of Parliament, the Honorable Akeem Arrindell, has taken proactive steps to address the issues affecting this crucial sector. Recognizing the significance of a well-functioning justice system, Arrindell has written a letter to the Honorable Anna Richardson, Minister of Justice, requesting comprehensive clarifications on pressing matters.

According to MP Arrindell, Over the past 2 to 3 years, the Customs Department has faced a significant staff shortage, with approximately 20 officers leaving their positions Read more

Brug Says We Have To Move Our ChildrenS Stomach Gauges From Empty To Full

PHILIPSBURG Unified Resilient Sint Maarten Movement (URSM) prospective candidate Richinel Brug, expressed in a press statement his dissatisfaction with the level of political rhetoric at the start of each school year. Beautiful words do not improve the quality of education, the labor conditions of teachers, nor fill empty stomachs.

I find it quite disturbing that at the start of each school year Government officials are able to summarize the list of challenges parents face: expensive school uniforms, school contribution (referred to by most in the community as school fee), school material, etc., while they refuse to do anything about it Read more

Central Committee Meeting Of Parliament Regarding An Update By The Prime Minister On Government's Electoral Reform Trajectory.

 PHILIPSBURG:---  int The House of Parliament will sit in a Central Committee meeting on August 17, 2023.

The Central Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 14.00 hrs. in the General Assembly Chamber of the House at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of General Affairs will be in attendance.

The agenda point is:
Update by the Prime Minister on Government's electoral reform trajectory as per the Prime Minister's letter dated March 15, 2023, IS/584/2022-2023 (IS/759/2022-2023 dated May 10, 2023)
This meeting was requested by MP S.A Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Department of Sport & Culture is excited to announce its continued partnership with NAGICO Insurances to host the Annual Health, Sport & Culture EXPO. The event will take place at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex on Saturday, August 26th, from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm and admission is free.

We want to applaud NAGICO Insurances for their continued partnership in this event, and for seeing the importance of such a collaboration with the Sports & Culture Departments, Drs Read more

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

VALID UNTIL: Thursday midday (12:00 LST) August 17, 2023 

WEATHER:     

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

Forecast High: 33C / 91F             

Forecast Low: 28C / 82F 

Sunset Today: 6:39 P.M.                

Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:55 A.M.  

SURFACE WINDS: 
This afternoon through Thursday midday: East-northeasterly to easterly with a gentle to moderate breeze of 10 to 18 mph, and higher gusts possible. 

SYNOPSIS:   

Increased concentrations of Saharan dust are expected over the region for the next few days Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- In the early hours of Wednesday morning, August 16, 2023, a serious vehicle accident occurred on A.J.C Brouwers Road involving a blue AUDI SUV and a white DACIA. The accident, which took place around 02:30 AM, resulted in significant damage to both vehicles and injuries to one of the drivers.

According to initial reports from the police central dispatch, multiple calls were received regarding the accident on A.J.C Brouwers Road Read more