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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley would like to inform the Public that Monday, May 3rd, 2021 will be a normal working day.

Based on article 23, paragraph 3 in the Arbeidsregeling (labour regulation national ordinance), the Minister of VSA has the authority to assign new dates for Carnival Day and Sint Maarten Day only.

As it pertains to Labour Day, it is stipulated that Labour Day shall be celebrated annually on May 1st Read more

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Minister Ottley Meets With Szv And Pas, Confirms No Interruption Of Services To Insured Cardholders

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten OnTuesday April272021, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor(VSA),Omar Ottley accompanied by his Legal Advisor Lyndon Lewis and Chef de Cabinet Farrah Busby- Richardson, met withFranklinChangSing Pang,president of PAS pharmacy association of SintMaarten, Natasha Carty of the Druggist, Mr.GlenA.Carty,CEO SZV,EltonFelisieCFO SZV and Reginald Willemsberg, COO SZV Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley accompanied by his Legal Advisor Lyndon Lewis and Chef de Cabinet Farrah Busby- Richardson, met with Frank Pang, president of PAS pharmacy association of Sint Maarten, Natasha Carty of the Druggist, Mr Read more

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Cps Pop-Up Community Vaccination Clinic Surpasses All Expectations

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten TheMinister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottleyis ecstatic to relay thatCPS hosted a successfulPOP-UPvaccination clinic. A total of one hundred thirty two (132)persons were vaccinated; however due to the overwhelming support from the public, the vaccinationstock was used by noon. CPS in-turn registered persons who walked-up to be vaccinateduntil 2 PM.These persons were provided appointments based on their convenience.

This pilot demonstrated the demand for vaccinations outside of the week day hours and also reinforces the need to adapt the current approach for vaccination outreach and administration.VSAs vision is to continue with this approach into the communities; the planning is underway. 

Minister Ottley and CPS would like to express a heartfelt Thank you to the public for their interest and overwhelming response to the POP-UP vaccination clinic Read more

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Pas Not Accepting Szv Cards At Any Pharmacy

~ To meet VSA Minister, SZV Tuesday ~

PHILIPSBURG--Pharmacy Association of St. Maarten (PAS) has announced to Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley and management of Social and Health Insurances SZV that members of the association are no longer accepting SZV-issued cards as of Wednesday, April 28.

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PHILIPSBURG The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley is ecstatic to relay that CPS hosted a successful POP-UP vaccination clinic. A total of one hundred thirty-two (132) persons were vaccinated; however, due to the overwhelming support from the public, the vaccination stock was used by noon. CPS in turn registered persons who walked up to be vaccinated until 2 PM Read more

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Pop-Up Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Sat.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley has decided in consultation with Collective Prevention Services (CPS) Department Head Eva Lista-de Weever that CPS will host a Pop-Up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Vineyard building on Saturday, April 24, in efforts to increase the vaccination numbers throughout the community Read more

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Cps Launches Pop-Up Community Vaccination Clinic On Saturday, April 24

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten On Wednesday, April 23rd, TheMinister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor(VSA),Omar Ottleydecided in consultation withtheDepartment HeadofCollective Prevention Services(CPS), Mrs.Eva Lista-de WeeverthatCPS will host a ‘POP-UPCOVID-19 vaccination clinicon Saturday, April 24th, in efforts to increase the vaccination numbers throughout the community Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, April 23rd, The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley decided in consultation with the Department Head of Collective Prevention Services (CPS), Mrs. Eva Lista-de Weever that CPS will host a POP-UP COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 24th, in efforts to increase the vaccination numbers throughout the community Read more

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Minister Of Vsa Visits Group 3 / Grade 1 At Methodist Agogic Center

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten OnThursday, April 22, 2021, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor(VSA),Omar Ottley visited the Methodist Agogic Center, John A. Gumbs Campus of which he is an Alumnus. The Minister was invited by Group 3s teacher who disclosed that the current topic of discussions in class isLeadership. Minister Ottley informed the class ofwhat his job entails andwhat he plans to do as aleader for the country.

During the question and answer segment, he was astonished by the questions the group 3 class had prepared for him Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday, April 22, 2021, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley visited the Methodist Agogic Center, John A. Gumbs Campus of which he is an Alumnus. The Minister was invited by Group 3s teacher who disclosed that the current topic of discussions in class is Leadership. Minister Ottley informed the class of what his job entails and what he plans to do as a leader for the country.

During the question and answer segment, he was astonished by the questions the group 3 class had prepared for him Read more

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Minister Of Vsa Pays Courtesy Visit To Szv

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten OnWednesday, April 21, 2021, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor(VSA),Omar Ottleyaccompanied by his Legal Advisor Lyndon Lewisand Public Health Department Head Fenna Arnell paid acourtesy visit toSZVsDirector, Mr.Glen A Read more

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PHILIPSBURG On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley accompanied by his Legal Advisor Lyndon Lewis and Public Health Department Head Fenna Arnell paid a courtesy visit to SZVs Director, Mr Read more

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4 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Today

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – AsofApril 20th, there were four (4) persons who tested positive for COVID-19;howevertwo (2)persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases totwenty three (23).Thetotalnumberofconfirmedcasesis nowtwo thousand two hundred eleven (2211).

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring twenty two (22) people in home isolation. One (1) patient remains hospitalized at the St. Maarten Medical Center. The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at twenty seven (27) Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- As of April 20th, there were four (4) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however, two (2) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to twenty-three (23). The total number of confirmed cases is now two thousand two hundred eleven (2211).

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) are monitoring twenty-two (22) people in home isolation. One (1) patient remains hospitalized at the St. Maarten Medical Center. The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at twenty-seven (27).

The number of people recovered since the first case surfaced on St Read more

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Appointment And Swearing In Of Mr. Omar Ottley As Minister Of Public Health , Social Development And Labour

Harbour View On May 21, 2021,His Excellency,GovernorE.B. Holiday,officiated the appointmentand administered the oathof officeofministertoMr. Omar Ottley,

Mr. Ottley has met the regulatory requirements and has been appointed as Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour. During the official ceremony, which took place at the Cabinet of the Governor, Governor Holiday stated: 

On March 28, 2020, a new team of ministers and the minister plenipotentiary were installed with responsibility for the governing of our island. Today, just over one year later we are gathered for a change in the composition of the team. Mr. OmarOttley . Read more

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Harbour View:--- On May 21, 2012, His Excellency, Governor E.B. Holiday, officiated the appointment and administered the oath of office of minister to Mr. Omar Ottley,
Mr. Ottley has met the regulatory requirements and has been appointed as Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labour. During the official ceremony, which took place at the Cabinet of the Governor, Governor Holiday stated:
On March 28, 2020, a new team of ministers and the minister plenipotentiary were installed with responsibility for the governing of our island Read more

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Mr. Omar Ottley As Minister Of Public Health , Social Development And Labour

Harbour View On May 21, 2012, His Excellency, Governor E.B. Holiday, officiated the appointment and administered the oath of office of minister to Mr. Omar Ottley, Mr. Ottley has met the regulatory requirements and has been appointed as Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour. During the official ceremony, which took place at the Cabinet of the Governor, Governor Holiday stated:

On March 28, 2020, a new team of ministers and the minister plenipotentiary were installed with responsibility for the governing of our island Read more

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Labour Protection, Hospital Completion Goals For Incoming Vsa Minister Ottley

Incoming VSA Minister Omar Ottley.

~ To be sworn in 3:00pm today ~

PHILIPSBURG--United Peoples (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley will be swapping his legislative Read more

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~UP Leader MP Brison withdraws candidacy. ~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The number 3 candidate of the United Peoples Party (UPP) MP Omar Ottley will be sworn in on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021, now that the Minister of VSA Richard Panneflek has officially resigned Read more

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Better Rehabilitation/Reintegration Programs Needed, Says Mp Ottley

PHILIPSBURGThe alarming rate of major crimes in St. Maarten has the attention of United People’s UP Party Member of Parliament Omar Ottley, who says better rehabilitation and or reintegration programs are urgently needed to reintegrate formerly convicted persons into society.

He also has some robbery prevention tips for businesses to apply in their daily operation immediately Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The alarming rate of major crimes in St. Maarten has the attention of United People's UP Party Member of Parliament Omar Ottley, who says better rehabilitation/reintegration programs are urgently needed to reintegrate formerly convicted persons into society.

He also has some robbery prevention tips for businesses to apply in their daily operation immediately Read more

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Mp Ottley Calls On St. Maarten To Pray For St. Vincent And The Grenadines

PHILIPSBURGLa Soufrierevolcano in St. Vincent has erupted and displaced thousands of people, which Member of Parliament for the United People’s (UP) Party Omar Ottley says “itsa sad turn of events for the entire Caribbean.”

In a Press Release issued Friday Morning, the MP also said the volcanic eruption and displacement of St Read more

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Mp Ottley Calls On St. Maarten To Pray For St. Vincent And The Grenadines

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent has erupted and displaced thousands of people, which Member of Parliament for the United People’s (UP) Party Omar Ottley says “its a sad turn of events for the entire Caribbean.”

In a Press Release issued Friday Morning, the MP also said the volcanic eruption and displacement of St Read more

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