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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VSA Omar Ottley confirmed on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press briefing that the draft BIG Legislation is in its final stages.
Ottley said when he took office some seven months ago he was presented with a draft law but draft law does not adequately fit St. Maarten and its needs. This draft was prepared by the Inspectorate in 2017 but was never presented to parliament for approval and implementation.
The Minister of VSA explained that the draft that was presented to him had to be adjusted in several areas to fit St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley is committed to creating a balance between flexibility, job security, and curbing the misuse of short-term contracts. In order to do so, it is imperative that data be gathered to support possible amendments to legislation to prevent the issues arising from the use of successive fixed-term employment contracts and investigate the possibilities for more flexibility within the dismissal law.

Below are two links to a survey for Employers and Employees Read more

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Mecys & Unicef The Netherlands Sign Mou And Plan For 2022

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (MECYS) and UNICEF the Netherlands, has been signed by the minister, Drs. Rodolphe E. Samuel, and Executive Director, Suzanne Laszlo. The signing was witnessed by Sasja Bkkerink, Programs and Public Affairs Director, (UNICEF NL). The MOU formalizes the parties long standing working relationship to improve the situation for children and youth on Sint Maarten. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley, was also present to express his support.

The MoU also applies to the Child Resilience and Protection Project (CRPP) funded by the Government of the Netherlands through the Sint Maarten Trust Fund managed by the World Bank Read more

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Business Hours Extended To 3:00Am As Of This Friday

TEATT Minister Roger Lawrence on Wednesday.

PHILIPSBURG--Operators in the nightlife industry can breathe a sigh of relief, as they will be able to operate much later as of this Friday, November 5.

  Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Minister Roger Lawrence announced on Wednesday that operating hours will be extended to 3:00am as of November 5.

He said looking at the current number of COVID-19 cases and the trajectory, in collaboration with the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley, plans are afoot to extend the opening time Read more

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Business To Open Until 3 Am As Of Friday.

~ Businesses closed on November 11th~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Economic Affairs (TEATT) Roger Lawrence announced on Wednesday that businesses will be allowed to reopen until 3 am on Friday, November 5th, 2021. The Minister said the decision to reopen until 3 am was done in conjunction with the Minister of Labor and Health Omar Ottley Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Friday, (October 29th) Member of Parliament (MP) of the United St. Maarten (US) Party, Akeem Arrindell fired off letters to Minister of VSA, Omar Ottley, and Minister of Justice Anna E Read more

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Minister Ottley: Payments To Paramedics Up To Date, Ozr Cards Will Be Accepted

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development VSA Omar Ottley in a press release issued on Friday expressed shock and disappointment in response to an October 28 public notice of the Paramedic Association Sint Maarten (PASM) stating that OZR insured clients would have to pay out of pocket for therapies as of November 1.

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 PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VSA, Mr. Omar Ottley expresses shock and disappointment in response to the October 28 public notice of the Paramedic Association Sint Maarten (PASM).

The notice of the association stated that OZR insured would have to pay out of pocket for therapies as of November 1. Minister Ottley would like to give peace of mind to OZR insured patients that their respective therapies will not have to be paid for out of pocket and will continue to be covered by their insurance.

In the week of October 18, Minister Ottley met with representatives of the PASM to address their grievances, to which reasonable agreements were made through positive dialogue and a commitment to work collectively on long-term solutions Read more

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El Pase De Salud Va Entrar En Vigor El Viernes.

PHILIPSBURG - Los asistentes a la fiesta debern mostrar un comprobante de vacunacin contra COVID-19 o proporcionar un resultado negativo de la prueba realizada dentro de las 48 horas para ingresar a los negocios de vida nocturna a partir de este viernes, cuando el pase de salud entre en vigencia.

  El ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo, VSA, Omar Ottley, aludi el mircoles al Memorando de Intencin (MOI) firmado con negocios de vida nocturna, que estipula que los clientes debern mostrar un comprobante de vacunacin o una prueba negativa que no tenga ms de 48 horas Read more

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Patients With Weak Immune Systems Can Get Third Dose Covid Vaccine

VSA Minister Omar Ottley.

PHILIPSBURG--Patients with a weak immune system can now get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Vaccination Management Team (VMT), in coordination with St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) announced on Thursday.

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Health Pass Goes Into Effect On Fri.

VSA Minister Omar Ottley during Wednesday's press briefing. 

Health pass goes

into effect on Fri.

PHILIPSBURG--Partygoers will be required to either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or provide a negative test result done within 48 hours in order to enter nightlife businesses as of this Friday, when the health pass Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Health and Labor Omar Ottley announced on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press briefing that persons visiting nightclubs will have to provide their vaccination card or QR code of negative PCR testing prior to entering these establishments.
Ottley said that the implementation of these requirements is based on the Memorandum of Intent (MOI) that was signed with the nightclub owners some months ago Read more

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Cay Hill Residents Meet With Ministers To Voice Concerns

Cay Hill neighbourhood leaders met with VROMI Minister Egbert Doran, VSA Minister Omar Ottley and members of their staffs on Saturday.

 CAY HILL--Finding solutions for sewage water running on public roads requires an inter-ministerial approach. That is the outcome of a meeting of the Cay Hill Community Council with two ministers o Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- Minister of Labor Omar Ottley did not mix words on Wednesday when he said that he is willing to do whatever it takes to safeguard St. Maartens economy while ensuring there are more jobs for its people.
Ottley was responding to questions about some disgruntled club and restaurant owners that have been complaining about the measures put in place for them during the curfew Read more

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Government Working On Adjusting Minimum Wage, Advice Sent To The Ser.

~ Government also awaiting Cost of Living Assessment.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Labor Omar Ottley confirmed on Wednesday at the weekly council of ministers press conference that his ministry is busy working on adjusting minimum wage especially since the cost of living of St. Maarten is soaring.
Asked by SMN News what exactly government is doing to assist minimum wage earners the Minister said he signed off on an advice and sent to the SER for their advice on adjusting minimum wage Read more

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~ Only WHO& RIVM approved vaccines will be accepted--- Ottley~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Health and Labor Omar Ottley announced on Wednesday that travelers that are fully vaccinated with World Health Organization (WHO) and RIVM approved vaccines will be allowed entry on St. Maarten without testing.
Ottley said that fully vaccinated persons are less risky when it comes to the spreading of the coronavirus Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley extends his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 74th COVID-19 victim, who has passed away. Peace and healing go out to the family.

As of October 19th, there were eight (8) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, six (6) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to forty-seven (47) Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley extends his heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the two (2) victims who passed away due to COVID-19. Much strength to the families during this time.

As of October 18th, there were four (4) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, twenty (20) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to forty-six (46) Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of VSA, Omar Ottley was delighted to attend the kickoff of World Food Day at Emilio Wilson Park.

The event is sponsored by the Edwardo Richardson Memorial Agriculture Foundation and is today October 17th from 9 AM - 8 PM. Come out and show your support.

Minister Ottley is extremely proud of the organizers Read more

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5 Covid-19 Recoveries Today.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Minister ofPublic Health,Social Development and Labor,Omar Ottleyextends his sympathies to the family and friends ofSint Maartens71stCOVID-19 victim, whohaspassed away. Minister Ottley wishes the family strength during this time.

As ofOctober 15th,therewas one (1)person who tested positive for COVID-19;however five (5)persons have recovered; bringing the total active casesto seventy six (76) Read more

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5 Covid-19 Recoveries Today.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 71st COVID-19 victim, who has passed away. Minister Ottley wishes the family strength during this time.

As of October 15th, there was one (1) person who tested positive for COVID-19; however, five (5) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to seventy-six (76) Read more

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Full Vaccination At Center Of Extensive Carnival Safety Plan.

PHILIPSBURG:--- A Safe Carnival For All is the name of the Carnival 2022 COVID Safety Plan that was launched by the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation (SCDF) on Thursday. President of the foundation Alston Lourens explained that the foundation spent months putting together the plan which builds on SCDFs existing Carnival COVID plan which was set to be enforced if there were a Carnival 2021 festival.

As that event was also canceled, the foundation used the past few months to study the successful templates of international festivals that were successfully held over the summer of 2021 Read more

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Business Closing Hours Now Extended To 1Am As Of Friday

VSA Minister Omar Ottley

PHILIPSBURG--Partygoers will have a little more time to enjoy the nightlife thanks to the extension of the business closing hours from 11:00pm to 1:00am.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley extends his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 69th COVID-19 victim, who has passed away. Peace and healing go out to the family during this time.

As of October 8th, there were eight (8) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, eight (8) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to one hundred twenty-two (122) Read more

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