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PHILIPSBURG:--- St. Maartens First Anti-Counterfeiting and Intellectual Property conference hosted by the Honorable Minister of Justice Anna E. Richardson at the Simpson Bay Resort on September 29th and 30th, has been dubbed a success. Minister Richardson invited corporate brand representatives, international experts, legal minds, business representatives, local distributors, and government officials to activate awareness of the manufacturing and trade of counterfeit products in St. Maarten. The conference forms part of the Ministry's efforts in creating a resilient anti-counterfeiting strategy for St Read more

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~MP Tamara Leondards amendment is finally in effect~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament and leader of the United Peoples Party Rolando Brison has noted with pleasure the new labor law that goes into effect in October that extends maternity leave from 12 to 16 weeks and introduces a new 7-day paternity leave Read more

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Ottley; Sobre La Introduccin Del Nuevo Cdigo Civil

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo (VSA), el honorable Omar Ottley ha adoptado el enfoque pragmtico para permitir el proyecto de ley del Libro 7, Ttulo 10 del Cdigo Civil sobre el abuso de contratos a corto plazo, maternidad extendida, introduccin de la licencia de paternidad y varios aspectos de la ley para entrar en vigencia a partir del 1 de octubre de 2022, mientras trabaja en las mejoras necesarias a dicha ley.

En alusin a las preocupaciones expresadas por algunos miembros de la comunidad, Ottley dijo: “La ley entrar en vigencia a partir del 1 de octubre de 2022, sin implicaciones retroactivas Read more

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Ottley; On The Introduction Of The New Civil Code

PHILIPSBURG Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), the honorable Omar Ottley has taken the pragmatic approach to allow the draft legislation Book 7, Title 10 of Civil Code regarding the abuse of short-term contracts, extended maternity, introduction of paternity leave and various aspects of the law to go into effect as of October 1, 2022, while he works on necessary improvements to the said law.

Alluding to concerns expressed by some community members, Ottley said, “The law goes into effect from October 1, 2022, with no retroactive implications Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), the honorable Omar Ottley has taken the pragmatic approach to allow the draft legislation Book 7, Title 10 of Civil Code regarding the abuse of short-term contracts, extended maternity, the introduction of paternity leave and various aspects of the law to go into effect as of October 1, 2022, while he works on necessary improvements to the said law.

Alluding to concerns expressed by some community members, Ottley said, "The law goes into effect from October 1, 2022, with no retroactive implications Read more

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El Ministro Ottley Abre La Semana De Salud E Higiene En La Sister Regina Primary School

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten El Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo, Omar Ottley, inaugur la semana de Salud e Higiene en Sister Regina Primary School en Simpson Bay.

La semana de Salud e Higiene es un evento anual en la escuela y es una iniciativa de la Asociacin de Padres y Maestros (PTA) para enfatizar la importancia de un estilo de vida saludable, higiene personal y dental.

La directora adjunta de la escuela, Joanne Arrundell, inici la semana con una apertura especial en la que fueron honrados con la presencia del Honorable Ministro Ottley y los miembros de su gabinete, el Sr Read more

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Minister Ottley Opens Health & Hygiene Week At Sister Regina Primary School

Simpsonbay Bay On Monday, September 26th, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley opened the Health & Hygiene week at the Sister Regina Primary School in Simpson Bay.

The Health & Hygiene week is a yearly event at the school and is an initiative of its Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle, personal and dental hygiene.

Adjunct School Manager Joanne Arrundell kicked off the week with a special opening where they were honored with the presence of the Honorable Minister Ottley and members of his cabinet Mr Read more

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Ottley Celebrates Return To Pre-Covid Arrival Numbers On World Tourism Day

PHILIPSBURG As we welcome new and returning visitors to our shores and lift travel restrictions following the impact of the global pandemic COVID-19 on travel and commerce over the past two years and ten months, the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day fittingly encourages “Rethinking Tourism.”

Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the honourable Omar Ottley, said he is encouraged by the statistics showing visitor arrivals for 2022 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, September 26th, Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley opened the Health & Hygiene week at the Sister Regina Primary School in Simpson Bay.

The Health & Hygiene week is a yearly event at the school and is an initiative of its Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle and personal and dental hygiene.

Adjunct School Manager Joanne Arrundell kicked off the week with a special opening where they were honored with the presence of the Honorable Minister Ottley and members of his cabinet Mr Read more

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Inaugural Arajet Airlines Flight Lands At Princess Juliana International Airport

Posing next to the Arajet Boeing 737 Max-8 on its arrival Tuesday were (from left) Halley Aviation Supervisor Johanna de Windt, PJIA CFO Ben van der Klift, Arajet CFO Mark Breen, Arajet spokesperson Nacin Yala, Acting TEATT Minister Omar Ottley, Arajet Lead Agent Jasper Dore and Priscilla Halley, also of Halley Aviation. (Robert Luckock photo).

AIRPORT--Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) officially welcomed Arajet Airlines from the Dominican Republic with a symbolic inaugural ceremony on Tuesday Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley says Arajet's two weekly flights between St. Maarten and Santo Domingo "show that we are rebounding well with hopes of an excellent season ahead."

Minister Ottley joined the Princess Juliana International Airport NV (PJIA) team in officially welcoming Arajet Airlines' inaugural flight to St Read more

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El Aeropuerto Internacional Princess Juliana Da La Bienvenida A Arajet Airlines

Nuevos vuelos entre Santo Domingo (SDQ) y Sint Maarten (SXM)

SIMPSON BAY, St. Maarten – El martes 27 de septiembre de 2022, el Aeropuerto Internacional Princess Juliana (PJIAE N.V.) dio la bienvenida oficial a Arajet Airlines a St. Maarten con una ceremonia inaugural simblica. Arajet tendr dos (2) vuelos semanales entre St. Maarten (SXM) y Santo Domingo (SDQ), ofreciendo servicios sin escalas desde St. Maarten hasta la Repblica Dominicana, los martes y sbados. Para la compra de su ticket visite la pgina web: www.arajet.com o visite su agencia de viajes ms cercana Read more

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New Flights Between Santo Domingo (SDQ) and St. Maarten (SXM)

 SIMPSON BAY:--- On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE N.V.) officially welcomed Arajet Airlines to St. Maarten with a symbolic inaugural ceremony. Arajet will have two (2) weekly flights between St. Maarten (SXM) and Santo Domingo (SDQ), offering non-stop services from St. Maarten to the Dominican Republic. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the airline will be using a Boeing 737 MAX-8 with a seating capacity of 185 Read more

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Ottley Celebra El Regreso A La Vida Pre-Covid Con Los Nmeros De Llegadas De Turismo En El Da Mundial Del Turismo

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Mientras damos la bienvenida a los visitantes nuevos y recurrentes a nuestras costas y levantamos las restricciones de viaje luego del impacto de la pandemia global COVID-19 en los viajes y el comercio en los ltimos dos aos y diez meses, el tema del Da Mundial del Turismo de este ao alienta apropiadamente “Repensar el turismo”.

El Ministro interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte & Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), el honorable Omar Ottley, dijo que est alentado por las estadsticas que muestran las llegadas de visitantes para 2022 Read more

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Ottley Celebrates Return To Pre-Covid Arrival Numbers On World Tourism Day

PHILIPSBURG As we welcome new and returning visitors to our shores and lift travel restrictions following the impact of the global pandemic COVID-19 on travel and commerce over the past two years and ten months, the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day fittingly encourages “Rethinking Tourism.”

Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the honourable Omar Ottley, said he is encouraged by the statistics showing visitor arrivals for 2022 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As we welcome new and returning visitors to our shores and lift travel restrictions following the impact of the global pandemic COVID-19 on travel and commerce over the past two years and ten months, the theme of this year's World Tourism Day fittingly encourages "Rethinking Tourism."
Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the honorable Omar Ottley, said he is encouraged by the statistics showing visitor arrivals for 2022 Read more

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Sint Maarten Ser El Anfitrin Del Primer Festival Gastronmico Anual

“Sint Maarten Flavours ofrece un escaparate de un mes de la impresionante y diversa escena culinaria de la isla.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten La Oficina de Turismo de St. Maarten y la Asociacin de Comercio y Hospitalidad de St. Maarten anunciaron la primera reunin anual de la isla del Caribe holands. El Festival Gastronmico, denominado Sint Maarten Flavours. A lo largo de noviembre, ahora reconocido en toda la Isla como el mes culinario, los restaurantes locales estn invitados a participar mediante la creacin de mens de precio fijo que destacan platos seleccionados a precios especiales Read more

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Da De Diversion Comunitaria En Hope Estate

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – El Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario, Familia y Asuntos Humanitarios (CDFHA) dentro del Ministerio de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo (VSA) organiz su tercer Da de Diversin Comunitario gratuito el sbado 24 de septiembre de 2022 para la comunidad Hope Estate y sus alrededores. Bajo el lema “Ponemos la unidad en la comunidad”, los residentes salieron a interactuar de una manera divertida y participar en este alcance comunitario.

Este Da de diversin comunitaria gratuito tena como objetivo reunir a las familias para un da de diversin y espritu comunitario, mientras que el departamento retribuy a la comunidad al brindar una plataforma para que los miembros de la comunidad aprendieran sobre los servicios del departamento y conocieran a sus bomberos Read more

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St. Maarten Flavors offers a month-long showcase of the islands
impressive and diverse culinary scene

PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau and the St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association announced the Dutch Caribbean islands first annual food festival, dubbed St. Maarten Flavors. Taking place throughout November, now recognized island-wide as the culinary month, local restaurants are invited to participate by creating prix fixe menus highlighting select dishes at special price points Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Department of Community Development, Family, and Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA) within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor (VSA) hosted its third free Community Fun Day on Saturday, September 24, 2022, for the Hope Estate Community and surrounding neighborhoods.
Under the theme We put the unity in the community, residents came out to interact in a fun-filled manner and partake in this community outreach.
This free Community Fun Day was intended to bring families together for a day of fun and community spirit, while the department gave back to the community by giving a platform for community members to learn about the department's services and meet their firefighters Read more

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Flamingo Beach Becomes Hilton Vacation Club At Ribbon-Cutting

Assisting with the ribbon-cutting for the newly re-branded Flamingo Beach as a Hilton Vacation Club were (from left) Minister Omar Ottley, Flamingo Area Manager Mervin Leblanc, Minister Ardwell Irion and Deputy Prime Minister Egbert Doran Read more

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Ehas Slated To End March 2023

PHILIPSBURG--The Electronic Health Authorization System (EHAS) project is slated to end March 2023, says Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley.
The project was an initiative of the Ministry of VSA to reopen the economy during the pandemic. Not knowing the extent of COVID-19 and its impact on the nation Read more

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Hilton Grand Vacation ClubAhora Esta En Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten St. Maarten agreg una de las mejores marcas de resorts de lujo a la lista de propiedades vacacionales que los viajeros pueden elegir como Hilton Grand Vacation Club, oficialmente rebautizado como Flamingo y Royal Palm Beach Resorts el mircoles.

El Ministro interino de Asuntos Econmicos de Turismo, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), el honorable Omar Ottley elogi el cambio de marca de los complejos tursticos de dos tiempos compartidos como una seal de gran cosas por venir para St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley announced that as of October 15, COVID-19 insurance will no longer be mandatory for travelers into St. Maarten. We would like for this to be optional for our travelers, said Ottley.

Also as of October 15th, residents of St. Maarten will no longer be required to test upon entry, regardless of their vaccination status Read more

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