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POINTE BLANCHE:---  Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) management said on Wednesday that destination St. Maarten according to its forecast and cruise line itineraries for the period November 2022 to April 2023, will see approximately one million cruise passengers visit and explore the Friendly Island making memorable experiences.
Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the honorable Omar Ottley said: It gives me extreme pleasure to say we are back Read more

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Port St. Maarten Pronostica Un Milln De Pasajeros De Cruceros Para Los Prximos Seis Meses: Del 22 De Noviembre Al 23 De Abril

PORT SINT MAARTEN – La gerencia de Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) dijo el mircoles que el destino St. Maarten, segn su pronstico y los itinerarios de las lneas de cruceros para el perodo de noviembre de 2022 a abril de 2023, ver a aproximadamente un milln de pasajeros de cruceros visitar y explorar la ‘Isla Amigable’. ‘ creando experiencias memorables.

El Ministro interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), el honorable Omar Ottley, dijo: Me da un gran placer decir que estamos de vuelta Read more

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Ottley Se Rene Con Un Agricultor Local En Un Esfuerzo Continuo Por Mejorar El Mercado Local De Productos Agrcolas

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — El Ministro Interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), el honorable Omar Ottley, inici la primera de una serie planificada de discusiones con partes locales que producen productos agrcolas locales o importados..

Tuvo su primera reunin el mircoles 19 de octubre, como parte de su compromiso por mejorar el mercado de productos locales Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the honorable Omar Ottley, kicked off his first in a planned series of discussions with local stakeholders who either produce locally or import agricultural products.
He held his first meeting on Wednesday, October 19, as part of his commitment to improving the local produce market Read more

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Ehas Has Only Consultants, No Employees, Ottley Says

The first paragraph of the contract that was given to each employee, with the specific employees name blocked out.

 PHILIPSBURG--Whereas the contracts of the thirty public health officers assigned to handle applications at St. Maartens Electronic Health Authorization System (EHAS) stated that they are employees of the Government of St. Maarten, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley said on Wednesday that these employees are in fact consultants Read more

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Ehas Workers Contest Their Dismissal By Minister Ottley

PHILIPSBURG--The lawyer of two of five workers at St. Maartens Electronic Health Authorization System (EHAS), whose employment was terminated by Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley on Saturday, has summoned the minister to respect the permanent status of their employment, based on the Civil Code. Minister Read more

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~ Project is coming to an end; workers were aware the job was short-term.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Labor Omar Ottley clarified on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press briefing that the COVID Prevention Project was signed off prior to his taking office. He said that it is necessary for him to clear his name since questions are being asked while he was on a working trip.
Ottley said that the Covid Prevention Project was funded from the disaster fund for emergency purposes Read more

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POINTE BLANCHE:--- The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection company superyacht Evrima will be homeporting out of Port St. Maarten for the 2022-2023 cruise season.

This is the first-ever next generation of superyacht of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection brand, and Luxury Caribbean Cruises from Port St. Maarten to Barbados with unique opportunities for pre and post-vacation days on the Friendly Island.

Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT) Honorable Omar Ottley: As Acting Minister of TEATT, it gives me a sense of accomplishment to see stimulation of our economy.

I welcome the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection brand with open arms to our shores Read more

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Temporada Inaugural Del Yate Ritz-Carlton Hacia El Puerto Base Desde Port St. Maarten

PORT Sint Maarten – El superyate Evrima de la compaa Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection tendr su puerto base en Port St. Maarten para la temporada de cruceros 2022-2023.

Este es el primer superyate de ltima generacin de la marca Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, y Luxury Caribbean Cruises desde Port St. Maarten a Barbados con oportunidades nicas para los das antes y despus de vacaciones en la Isla Amiga.

El Ministro interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte & Telecomunicaciones (TEATT) Honorable Omar Ottley: Como Ministro interino del TEATT, me da una sensacin de logro ver el estmulo de nuestra economa.

Doy la bienvenida a nuestras costas a la marca Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection con los brazos abiertos Read more

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Aim High: El Da De La Comunidad Familiar Fue Un xito

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — El Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo (VSA), Omar Ottley, pronunci un discurso de apertura durante el torneo de baloncesto Aim High Family Community Day el domingo 16 de octubre en Melford Hazel Sports Hall.

El torneo se llev a cabo para celebrar la instalacin de dos llantas desprendibles nuevas donadas por el Ministerio de VSA a travs de Asuntos Humanitarios Familiares de Desarrollo Comunitario (CDFHA) Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley delivered an opening speech during the Aim High Family Community Day basketball tournament on Sunday, October 16th at Melford Hazel Sports Hall.

The tournament was held to celebrate the installation of two brand-new breakaway rims donated by the Ministry of VSA through the Community Development Family Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA) Read more

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Brison Est Satisfecho Con El Perodo De Gracia Para Los Permisos De Trabajo/Residencia Por Parte Del Gobierno

“El gobierno debera fusionar el permiso de trabajo/residencia y la residencia permanente para los nacidos en la Isla”.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El lder de United People’s Party, el parlamentario Rolando Brison, expres su satisfaccin por el anuncio del Gobierno de St. Maarten de que ha instituido un “perodo de gracia”; durante el cual las personas indocumentadas que viven en la isla pueden solicitar permisos de residencia y trabajo Read more

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Ottley Visita La Repblica Dominicana Para Establecer Un Comercio Agrcola Asequible Para Combatir El Rpido Aumento En El Costo De Los Alimentos

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten –– El Ministro Interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), Omar Ottley, se encuentra actualmente en la Repblica Dominicana, asistiendo a la 28 conferencia anual de la Florida – Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA). Aunque la conferencia se basa en el turismo de cruceros, el Ministro Ottley consider prudente establecer un portal de comercio agrcola en la Repblica Dominicana/St Read more

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"Govt should merge work/residence permit and Permanent Residency for those born here."

PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United People's Party, MP Rolando Brison, expressed satisfaction over the Government of St. Maarten's announcement that it has instituted a "grace period" during which undocumented persons living on the island can apply for residence and work permits Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley is currently in the Dominican Republic, attending the 28th annual Florida - Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) conference. Although the conference is based on cruise tourism, Minister Ottley found it prudent to establish a Dominican Republic / St Read more

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La Primera Ministra Dice Que No Puede Obliga A Sus Ministros A Responder Las Preguntas De Los Medios De Comunicacin

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten No puedo obligar a ningn Ministro a responder preguntas con un palo en la cabeza, dijo la Primera Ministra Silveria Jacobs el mircoles durante la conferencia de prensa del Consejo de Ministros en respuesta a la pegunta: Cmo pueden los medios exigir responsabilidades a los Ministros si no puede ser contactado para obtener respuestas?

Jacobs sostuvo que el gobierno es receptivo y afirm: “Hay apertura y transparencia que nos gustara seguir promoviendo” Read more

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Se Solicita La Eliminacin Del Ehas Para Evitar Perder Visitantes

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) envi recientemente una solicitud urgente al Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo VSA Omar Ottley para eliminar por completo el Sistema Electrnico de Autorizacin de Salud (EHAS) antes del inicio de la temporada alta de turismo en noviembre como presenta un obstculo para los visitantes.

Con EHAS, St Read more

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Removal Of Ehas Requested To Avoid Losing Out On Visitors

PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) recently sent an urgent request to Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley to fully remove the Electronic Health Authorization System (EHAS) before the start of the high tourist season in November as it presents a hurdle for visitors.

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El Lujoso Yate De Crucero Seadream Ii A Homeport Desde Port St. Maarten

PORT. SINT MAARTEN – SeaDream Yacht Club anunci recientemente que tendr su puerto base en Port St. Maarten para la prxima temporada de cruceros del Caribe de invierno 2023-2024 con SeaDream II.

El Ministro interino de Turismo y Asuntos Econmicos Hon. Omar Ottley: Es un placer que SeaDream se una a nuestro destino para el puerto base Read more

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Aim High: Da De La Comunidad Familiar

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Honorable Ministro Omar Ottley y Desarrollo Comunitario, Asuntos Familiares y Humanitarios (CDFHA) invitan a todos y cada uno a la fiesta de la comunidad familiar.

El da consistir en entretenimiento en vivo, comidas, bebidas y un Torneo eliminatorio de baloncesto.

Todo tiene lugar el domingo 16 de octubre, en Melford Hazel Sports Hall Read more

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POINTE BLANCHE:--- SeaDream Yacht Club recently announced that it will be homeporting out of Port St. Maarten for the upcoming winter 2023-2024 Caribbean cruise season with SeaDream II.
Acting Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs Hon. Omar Ottley: It is a pleasure to have SeaDream join our destination for homeporting. We look forward to welcoming the cruise guests to our Friendly Island.
I want to express humble words of thanks to SeaDream Yacht Club for choosing St Read more

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Szv Receives Its First Clean Audit Report

~ SZV’s financial statements comply with GAAP guidelines.~

PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten For the first time, Social & Health Insurances SZV received a clean audit report for its 2021 financial statements. The clean audit report was issued on September 27, 2022, by the government audit bureau, Stichting Overheids Accountants Bureau (SOAB). A clean audit report also termed an ‘Approved Control,’ means that the auditors found that the financial reporting by SZV was accurate and transparent Read more

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Ottley Presents Architectural Renderings For The Philipsburg Market Place

PHILIPSBURG On Wednesday, October 5th, the acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley presented architectural renderings for the Phillipsburg Market Place. The Market Place has been an ongoing issue since the passing of hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Minister stated that he is elated to be a part of the solution.

Ottley received the final architectural renderings on Wednesday morning which includes enhanced structures with removable components to prepare for a possible hurricane and on-site storage for the vendors Read more

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Smmc And Finso Agree On Adjusted Terms, Sign Letter Of Intent

~ Inflation and supply chain disruptions result in adjusted terms for SMGH construction ~

CAY HILL St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) and general contractor, FINSO, recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) regarding the adjusted terms for the construction of St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) in the presence of Minister of VSA Omar Ottley, marking the next step in the continuation of the project.

Although contract revisions are never a welcome process during an ongoing construction project, the existing market conditions of persistent high inflation and supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have made it impossible to complete the SMGH building as per the terms agreed to in 2016, when the original contract was signed, stated Minister of VSA Omar Ottley.

This LOI clearly stipulates how to deal with these issues which is important to finish the SMGH.

Following the LOI, the contract and the financing will be adjusted based on the agreements of the LOI Read more

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