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44 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Today

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten– The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley hereby extends his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Sint Maartens 38th COVID-19 victim, who has passed away. Minister Ottley wishes the family much strength and healing.

As of August 10th, there were forty four (44) persons who tested positive for COVID-19; however forty five (45) persons have recovered; bringing the total active cases to two hundred fifty six (256) Read more

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51 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Today

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Minister ofPublic Health,Social Development and Labor,Omar Ottley herebyextends his sympathy and prayersto thefamilies and friendsofthe three persons who has succumbed to COVID-19 over the weekend. Minister Ottleywishesthe familypeace and healingduringthis time.

As ofAugust 9th,therewere fifty one (51)personswho tested positive for COVID-19.There was no recoveries recorded today Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley hereby extends his sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of the three persons who have succumbed to COVID-19 over the weekend. Minister Ottley wishes the family peace and healing during this time.

As of August 9th, there were fifty-one (51) persons who tested positive for COVID-19 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Sunday, August 8th, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley held an information session with the bus drivers association at the Milton Peters College, this meeting was initiated by Ms. Lisette Coffi.

The Minister was one of the presenters for the session and delivered a message that could resonate with everyone present.

"I am not here today to force the vaccines on you, it is solely your choice, said Minister Ottley Read more

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Minister Ottley: Night Life Set To Scale Back To 11Pm.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley held a meeting with club night life business owners, beach bar owners, directors and managers from Dutch Sint Maarten.

The purpose of the meeting was to ensure a safe environment for patrons and to avoid COVID clusters within the respective establishment Read more

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~ Medical Staff allegedly tested positive for COVID-19~

PHILIPSBURG:--- A patient that has been hospitalized at the St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) for an extended period of time passed away today from the COVID-19 virus.
The patient tested negative for the virus when he was admitted to SMMC for medical reasons unrelated to the coronavirus.
It is alleged that the patient got infected at SMMC since several of their staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.
SMN News contacted the Minister of VSA Omar Ottley for confirmation on the death of the patient who resides on one of the neighboring islands also asked if the SMMC informed him that at patient contracted the coronavirus after being admitted to the medical institution Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley held a meeting with club nightlife business owners, beach bar owners, directors, and managers from Dutch Sint Maarten.

The purpose of the meeting was to ensure a safe environment for patrons and to avoid COVID clusters within the respective establishment Read more

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from left to right Shovien Coffie, Junior Policy advisor, Omar Ottley, Minister VSA, Tamara Richardson, Senior Policy advisor  ,Francetta Schoe, Senior Policy Advisor at VSA Stafburo

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Omar Ottley held a meeting with club nightlife business owners, beach bar owners, directors and managers from Dutch Sint Maarten.

The purpose of the meeting was to ensure a safe environment for patrons and to avoid COVID clusters within the respective establishment. The minister Ottley wanted parties to understand the seriousness of COVID-19 and to give them time to establish the protocols moving forward.

I will continue to say, we must work together to get through this pandemic he stated Read more

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~ MOI signed with business owners, new protocols for nightclubs, casinos, and other nightlife.~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Businesses will start closing their doors as of 11 pm as of Monday, August 9th, 2021, due to the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases announced Minister of VSA Omar Ottley.
Ottley held a meeting on Thursday with the owners of nightlife, clubs, business owners, beach bar owners, directors, and managers, where a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) was signed Read more

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Nightlife Soon Only For Vaccinated And Guests Who Tested Negative

PHILIPSBURGTo prevent the spread of Covid in the nightlife, nightlife establishments must start selection at the door of who is vaccinated and who is not.

  On August 6, Minister for Health, Social Development and Labour (USA) Omar Ottley signed a Memorandum of Intent with nightlife establishments to implement the measure in about Read more

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Ottley: Vaccinate, Test Or Lock Down

PHILIPSBURG--Public Health Minister Omar Ottley on Thursday warned that with the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to increase at a rapid pace, the next step will be to either get vaccinated, do routine safety testing or go into lock down.

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Minister Ottley Introduces Community Day

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley hereby informs the public that starting this month August, Minister Ottley will open his office to the public on every last Friday of the month.

During this time, persons can choose to share ideas and suggestions with the Minister Read more

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Minister Ottley Introduces Community Day.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley hereby informs the public that starting this month August, Minister Ottley will open his office to the public on every last Friday of the month.

During this time, persons can choose to share ideas and suggestions with the Minister. Persons who are interested in meeting with the Minister can email TogetherwecanwithOttley@gmail.com Read more

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We, The Government, Decide On Vaccination

PHILIPSBURG--As it relates to vaccination and whose ultimate decision it is, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Ludmila de Weever passed over to Minister of Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley the question posed in the Council of Ministers press briefing on August 4 Read more

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~Ottley promised a hands-on approach when dealing with unnatural deaths at MHF~

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Health and Labor (VSA) Omar Ottley said in response to questions posed by reporters about the unnatural deaths of mental health patients that he requested a full report from the Inspector General of Health Dr. Earl Best who is tasked with investigating the deaths.
Minister Ottley said he sent an urgent email to Dr Read more

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Mental Health A Collaboration Effort

CAY HILL, Sint Maarten – Today July 23, 2021 the Mental Health Foundationrepresented bythe president of the board Dr. Felix Holiday and Erika van der Horst Secretary to the board,at the Notary offices of Tjon Ajong signed off on the purchase of 6,267 m2 of land in St. Johns.

Also present for the occasion was Joy Arnell Secretary General of the Ministry of Public Health, Labor and Social Affairs, and Eileen Healy projects development for the Foundation.

Land that could meet the needs of the foundation is not easy to come by on St Read more

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~MENTAL HEALTH IS A COLLABORATION EFFORT~

Today July 23, 2021, the Mental Health Foundation represented by the president of the board Dr. Felix Holiday, and Erika van der Horst Secretary to the board, at the Notary offices of Tjon Ajong signed off on the purchase of 6,267 m2 of land in St. Johns.
Also present for the occasion was Joy Arnell Secretary-General of the Ministry of Public Health, Labor and Social Affairs, and Eileen Healy projects development for the Foundation.

Land that could meet the needs of the foundation is not easy to come by on St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, (VSA) Omar Ottley signed scope of service agreement (SOS) with Indigo Shores Developments B. V. The SOS brings the vision of this luxurious hotel one step closer to reality.

The scope of service agreement ensures not only economical benefits for Sint Maarten but also the employment of our local labor force.

According to the SOS, Indigo Shores Developments B.V Read more

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Indigo Bay Development One Step Closer

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, (VSA) Omar Ottley signed a scope of service agreement (SOS) with Indigo Shores Developments B. V. The SOS brings the vision of this luxurious hotel one step closer to
reality.

The scope of service agreement ensures not only economical benefits for Sint Maarten but also the employment of our local labor force Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On June 30th, 2021, the Honorable Minister of Justice, Anna E. Richardson together with the Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Omar Ottley signed off on an official policy that was commissioned by both Ministries to strengthen governments response to combat Domestic Violence (DV), Child Abuse (CA) and Gender-based Violence (GBV) through legislation and procedures that prevents their occurrence.
The objective of the policy is to regulate the legal and social procedural actions to prevent, treat and punish the violence observed in this policy and is essential to earmark the various forms of violence and highlight the Government of Sint Maartens commitment to ensure that they are eradicated from our society.
To ensure such, the policy entails a categorization of violence by degrees Read more

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Soab: Szv Has Made Various Improvements In Financial Management

~ SZV receives near highest rating of an Auditors Opinion ~

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten For the first time, since the establishment of SZV ten (10) years ago, the organization has received the second highest rating of an Auditors Opinion on the financial statement. SZV received a Qualified Opinion for the 2020 financial statement, which was audited by the government audit bureau, Stichting Overheids Accountants Bureau (SOAB). The auditors report emphasized compliments to SZV, for the increasing improvements over the years in the financial management of the social & health insurance funds Read more

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Vsa About Two Weeks From Application Of Covid Qr Code

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley says St. Maarten is nearing completion for the implementation of a quick response (QR) code for persons who are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

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~Discussions with the Netherlands ongoing --- Ottley.

PHILIPSBURG: --- St. Maarten will also follow the footsteps of the European Union and mainly France by implementing the QR codes for persons that are vaccinated. Minister of VSA Omar Ottley confirmed on Wednesday that discussions are currently taking place with the Netherlands, and it is expected that the required QR code for St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley would like to reiterate to the public that the Collective Food Assistance Program coordinated by the St. Maarten Development Fund (SMDF) is still open and actively accepting new registrations.

Persons who were previously beneficiaries of the Red Cross version of the program received a WhatsApp or SMS text message to re-register their households under the new program being coordinated by SMDF and implemented by K1 Britannia, Freegan Food Foundation, and COME Center Read more

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