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St. Maarten Not Ready For Pre-Academic Year, Minister Samuel Says It Will Not Be Mandatory

From left: Sint Maarten's Deputy Minister Plenipotentiary Richard Panneflek (Who signed on behalf of St. Maarten Education Minister Rodolphe Samue), Curaao Education Minister Sithree van Heydoorn, Aruban Minister Endy Croes and Netherlands Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf welcomed the new structure of the Strategic Education Alliance (SEA) on November 6.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (ECYS) Rodolphe Samuel said on Wednesday that the pre-academic year will not be mandatory for students on St Read more

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Condolences On The Passing Of Queen

On Monday, September 12, St. Maartens Acting Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague Richard Panneflek signed the condolence register at the British embassy in The Hague. On behalf of the government and people of St. Maarten, I offer our deepest condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen will be remembered for her grace and dedication, dutifully serving the British people during her reign Read more

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Mp Emmanuel Critical Of Australian Being Recruited As Smmc Director, Calls It Bad Joke

MP Christophe Emmanuel

~ Also questions imminent hire at Fire Dept. ~

PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Christophe Emmanuel wants Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek and Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs to explain to the public why an Australian is being recruited for the position of Director at St Read more

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Sarah Calls On Panneflek To Give Clarity On Continuation Food Aid

UD MP Sarah Wescot-Williams.

PHILIPSBURG--The United Democrats (UD) faction has called on Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Read more

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Persons From Abc Islands Must Present Pcr And Antigen Test Starting Saturday

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek says all persons travelling from Aruba, Bonaire and Curaao (ABC islands) will have to perform an antigen test 24 hours prior to their arrival in St. Maarten starting this Saturday.

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Vsa Expands Covid-19 Vaccine To Persons 18 Years And Older

PHILIPSBURG--In a meeting between the Ministers of Health of the four countries in the kingdom on March 23, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek, decided in consultation with the Netherlands, that St. Maarten will now offer the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine to all residents who are 18 years plus Read more

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Checking On Water Supply

Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek (centre), accompanied by his legal advisor Lyndon Lewis, conducted working visits to the three water plants in St Read more

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Pilot Study Shows Szv-Issued Glucose Meters Are Not Faulty

The Perfect3 glucose meter that is provided to SZV-insured patients by Medicosmetics. Photo by C. Emmanuel.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek says that, according to a laboratory-conducted pilot study, glucose meters issued by Social and Health Insurances SZV are not faulty Read more

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Netherlands To Provide Vaccines For 50,150, But Country Could Receive Fewer Based On Demand

PHILIPSBURG--The Netherlands has agreed to provide enough vaccines to inoculate 85 per cent of St. Maartens adult population but the number the country will ultimately receive will be tied to local demand, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek told Members of Parliament (MPs) on Friday.

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Panneflek Counters Some Vaccine Misconceptions

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek countered some of the misconceptions about the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine during the live virtual Council of Ministers press briefing, saying that the vaccines are safe and effective.

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Active Covid-19 Cases Drop To 89

CPS is located in the Vineyard Building

 ~ 41 recoveries ~

PHILIPSBURG--Thirteen persons have tested positive for COVID-19, but 41 persons reportedly have recovered, bringing the total number of active cases to 89 as of Thursday, February 11.

  The countrys total number of confirmed cases is now 1,985.

  Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is monitoring 89 persons in home isolation. There are currently no patients hospitalised at St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) Read more

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Vsa Hopes To Vaccinate All Adults Prior To Start Of Hurricane Season

CPS is located in the Vineyard Building

 PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek said the ministry hopes to vaccinate all adults, age eighteen and above, before the start of this years hurricane season.

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New Variants Of The Covid-19 Virus Not Detected In St. Maarten

Richard Panneflek

PHILIPSBURG--The new variants of the coronavirus COVID-19 virus have not been detected in St. Maarten.

  This was confirmed in a press release from the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Read more

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Contract For Transitional Shelter Programme Renewed For 1 Year

Minister Richard Panneflek (centre) signed for an additional year with Dr. J. Foundation.

SUCKER GARDEN--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard PanneflekRead more

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Ministry Of Vsa Receives Covid-19 Vaccine Freezers

Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek.

PHILIPSBURG--Freezers intended to store the coronavirus COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have arrived on St. Maarten in preparation of the vaccination programme scheduled to roll out mid-February.

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No Pcr Or Antigen Tests From Travellers From Low-Risk Countries

VSA Minister Richard Panneflek.

PHILIPSBURG--No polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or antigen tests are required for persons travelling to St. Maarten from low-risk countries.

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27Th Person Dies From Covid-19

 PHILIPSBURG--St. Maarten has recorded its 27th COVID-19 death.

  Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek announced the death in a press release on Monday. He extended his deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the victim and wished the family peace and strength during t Read more

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Vsa Minister Supports Agroecology Programme

Participants in the agroecology programme at Spaceless Gardens.

ST. PETERS--Minister of Public Health, Social Affairs and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek received a guided tour of Spaceless Gardens and expressed his support for the agroecology programme, calling it a remarkable initiative.

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Entry Requirements Updated To Allow Rapid Antigen Tests

TEATT Minister Ludmila de Weever and VSA Minister Richard Panneflek.

PHILIPSBURG--The travel entry requirements for St. Maarten have been updated to include rapid antigen Read more

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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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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.

The number of persons recovered since the first case surfaced in St 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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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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