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Travel Entry Requirements Updated To Allow Rapid Antigen Tests

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Ministers of TEATT Ludmila de Weever and VSA Richard Panneflek have updated the entry requirements to include antigen testing with effective date of November 25th.
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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministers of TEATT Ludmila de Weever and VSA Richard Panneflek have updated the entry requirements to include antigen testing with an effective date of November 25th Read more

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Minister Of Vsa And Ecys Support Pjiae With Pavilion For Arrival Terminal Expansion

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Friday November 13th, Minister of VSA, Richard Panneflek and Minister of ECYS drs. Rodolphe Samuel signed a use agreement regarding the use of a mobile pavilion owned by Country, St Read more

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Minister Of Vsa Presented With Sint Maarten 2020 Labor Market Needs Assessment Survey Report

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten On Monday November 16th, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richard Panneflek and President and Research coordinator of Sint Maarten Institute for Public Policy
Studies (SIPPS), Mr. Julio R. Romney met to discuss SIPPS findings of our recent Labor Market needs.

Sint Maarten Institute for Public Policy Studies is a non- profit charitable foundation, with the primary objective of
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Agreement Inked For Pjia To Use Mobile Pavilion For Season

From left are: Education Minister Rodolphe Samuel, VSA Minister Richard Panneflek and a PJIA official.

AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) is now able to Read more

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PHILIPSBURG On Friday, November 13th, Minister of VSA, Richard Panneflek, and Minister of ECYS drs. Rodolphe Samuel signed a use agreement regarding the use of a mobile pavilion owned by Country, St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  The Honorable Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) Richard Panneflek extends his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 24th Covid-19 victim, who passed away. He wishes the family peace and strength during this difficult time.

As of November 13th, there were nine (9) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, there was a recovery rate of ten (10) persons; bringing the total active cases to sixty- four (64) Read more

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13 More Recover From Covid-19

~ Two new cases ~

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA has reported two new active cases of COVID-19 and thirteen additional recoveries, reducing the total active cases to 70.

The total number of confirmed cases for St. Maarten is 910.

Of the active cases, Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is currently monitoring 63 persons who are in home isolation. Seven patients are hospitalised at St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC). The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at 23.

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Home Repairs Continue, Enters Into Accelerated Pace

Philipsburg Now firmly in its third phase, the Private Home Repair Program of the Sint Maarten Trust Fund is steadily moving along with repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017. It is anticipated that when the program wraps up in mid-2021, repairs to the roofs, doors, and windows of approximately 200 private homes will be completed. To date, fifty-one homes have been finalized and another ten homes are slated to be done before the years end.

The pilot project and minor works homes took a lot longer than anyone anticipated Read more

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12 Covid-19 Recoveries Today

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Honorable Minister ofPublic Health Social Development and Labour (VSA)Richard Panneflek expresseshis heartfelt condolences to the familyand friendsof Sint Maartens23rdCovid-19 victim, who passed awaytoday.Hewishesthe familymuchstrengthduringtheirtime ofbereavement.

As of November 5th, there were seven (7) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however there was a recovery rate of twelve (12) persons; bringing the total active cases to seventy- four (74) Read more

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Minister Panneflek: Condolences To The Family Of Retired Civil Servant Vivienne Monsanto.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint MaartenIt is with profound sadness that the Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richard Panneflek and the Ministry, offer their heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family of Vivienne Monsanto.

Vivienne, affectionately known as Viv or Mama was a long serving Civil Servant Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labour (VSA) Richard Panneflek expresses his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 23rd Covid-19 victim, who passed away today. He wishes the family much strength during their time of bereavement.

As of November 5th, there were seven (7) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, there was a recovery rate of twelve (12) persons; bringing the total active cases to seventy-four (74) Read more

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Minister Panneflek: Condolences To The Family Of Retired Civil Servant Vivienne Monsanto.

PHILIPSBURG:--- It is with profound sadness that the Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richard Panneflek and the Ministry, offer their heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family of Vivienne Monsanto.

Vivienne, affectionately known as Viv or Mama was a long-serving Civil Servant. Employed since October 1, 1978, she worked as a Registration Officer in the Division of Labor Affairs & Social Services for 42 years.

Viv, as we will remember her, was hardworking and dedicated to her job Read more

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Minister Of Justice Anna E. Richardson To Prioritize Completion Of Domestic Violence Policy

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson has prioritized Domestic Violence in her tenure and has set
the enactment of the Domestic Violence (DV) Policy to a high level of importance. Minister Richardson called for a taskforce between Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA). The taskforce will curate workshops focussed on the required steps to complete the draft DV policy, and have the same approved by the Public Prosecutor and the courts Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson has prioritized Domestic Violence in her tenure and has set the enactment of the Domestic Violence (DV) Policy to a high level of importance. Minister Richardson called for a task force between the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA). The taskforce will curate workshops focused on the required steps to complete the draft DV policy and have the same approved by the Public Prosecutor and the courts Read more

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Up Considering Candidates For PanneflekS Replacement

VSA Minister Richard Panneflek (left), TEATT Minister Ludmila de Weever (second left) and Minister Plenipotentiary Read more

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Mps Pass Motion To Have Businesses Open Regular Hrs., Introduce Rapid Antigen Testing

~ Panneflek: Antigen testing being pursued ~

PHILIPSBURG--Members of Parliament (MPs) have passed a motion calling for businesses to be allowed to operate for their regular opening hours and for Health Minister Richard Panneflek to immediately explore the possibilities of adjusting the admittance policy to the country by, Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The parliament of St. Maarten approved a motion that was presented by MP Omar Ottley to amend the guidelines as St. Maarten prepares to reopen its ports. Some of the measures in the proposed motion is to introduce the Antigen rapid testing for the coronavirus.
The motion allows the Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek to immediately explore the possibility to adjust the admittance policy Read more

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Total Of Nine Visitors So Far Tested Positive For Covid

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richard Panneflek said during Wednesdays press briefing that nine persons have tested positive for COVID-19 on entry into St. Maarten since the reopening of Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA).

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Process To Design Integrated Social Registry System Starts

From left: Computech NV Managing Partner Alain Roper, NRPB Director Claret Connor, VSA Minister Richard Panneflek and VSA Secretary General Joy Arnell.

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA, through the assistance of the St Read more

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Increased Efficiency With Post-Disaster Social Assistance Aim Of Integrated Social Registry System

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), through the assistance of the Sint Maarten Trust Fund, has started the process of designing and developing anIntegrated Social Registry System (ISRS).Once completed,this systemwill be a primary resource in effectively providing social assistance to the vulnerable residents of our communities.

On Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in the presence of the Minister of VSA, the Honorable Richard Panneflek, a contract was signed between the Director of the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) Claret Connor, and Mr Read more

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~ Regular procedures to be scaled up again ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, SMMCs Outbreak Management Team (OMT) announced that SMMCs Auxiliary Care Facility (ACF), located at the basketball court at Raoul Illidge Sports Complex opposite SMMC, has recently been given the all-clear and is now in full operation.
As a result of the clearance given, the ACF can now be used as a specialized care facility and in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, SMMC has transferred all its regular COVID care to the ACF Read more

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Pm Heyliger-Marten Determined To Make Vitamin Supplements Free For All Seniors

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Legislators will soon debate a proposal by Faction Leader for the United People’s Party in Parliament, MP Grisha Heyliger-Marten, to add vitamin supplements to the SZV package for Senior Citizens, fulfilling a campaign promise and pledge to do more for the elderly.

Her goal is for the legislation to contribute to the health of senior citizens in particular, while bringing them much needed financial relief as well.
MP Heyliger-Marten said Wednesday the timing of her proposal coincides with the still ongoing fight against the Corona Virus COVID-19 Read more

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~ Richard Panneflek to take up deputy Minister of Plenipotentiary Post.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Chairman of Parliament Rolando Brison will give up his position in Parliament to take up the post as Minister of Health and Social Affairs (VSA) Read more

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