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Brug Joins Ambulance Dept. In J'ouvert Morning Parade

VSA Minister Richinel Brug during the parade.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Richinel Brug, joined the Ambulance Department early Monday Read more

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Sg Joy Arnell Honoured For 40 Years Of Public Service

VSA SG Joy Arnell

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richinel Brug has congratulated Secretary General Joy Arnell on reaching 40 years of dedicated service to St Maarten.

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Gebe Utility Relief Pilot Assists 238 Households, Cg. 70,650 Monthly

VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--A total of Cg. 70,650 has been applied to utility bills, while an average of 238 households per month received support under the NV GEBE Utility Relief Pilot Programme during its first three months, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Read more

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Brug Pushes Back Against Ursm Resignation Demand, Alleges Double Standards In Party

PHILIPSBURG--The Board of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) has requested the immediate resignation of Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richinel Brug, citing concerns over integrity, and alleged conflicts within his Cabinet Read more

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Smmc Alcanza Un Hito En La Construccin De Su Nuevo Hospital

~El amanecer de una nueva era de atencin mdica~

CAY HILL, St. Maarten – El jueves 26 de marzo, St. Maarten (SMMC) celebr que la construccin del Hospital General de St. Maarten (SMGH) alcanzara su punto ms alto.

Se complet la primera seccin del techo, lo que marca un hito trascendental en la construccin del nuevo hospital.

La ceremonia reuni a importantes dignatarios, partes interesadas y personal, incluyendo al Honorable Primer Ministro Dr. Luc Mercelina y su esposa, la ginecloga del SMMC Dra Read more

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Brug Announces Return Of National Job Fair 2026

Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Richinel Brug says that the M Read more

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Brug: Health Mission To Colombia Opens Door To Directly Recruit Qualified Doctors

Health Minister Richinel Brug (third left), representatives of SMMC and SZV with Colombian health officials.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug says a recent health mission to Colombia has opened opportunities to recruit more permanent doctors for St Maarten, addressing concerns from patients about the frequent rotation of physicians on the island.

Brug reported on the official mission, which took place from March 48, 2026, and included a delegation from Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC), Social and Health Insurances SZV, and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Read more

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Minister Brug: Local Workers First In Reconstruction Projects

VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA, Richinel Brug, says local workers and businesses must be given first priority in reconstruction and development projects on St Read more

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Ministers Back Legal Aid For Patients Under Involuntary Mental Health Care

Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling (left) and VSA Minister Richinel Brug holding the Memorandum of Understanding signed in support of mental health patients rights.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling and Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Read more

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Minister Brug Relocates Vsa Cabinet Outside Govt. Administration Building

The new location of the Cabinet of VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richinel Brug has relocated his Cabinet o Read more

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Minister Brug Releases 3Rd Youth Mental Health Video On Bullying, Online Harm

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug has released the third video in the Ministrys youth mental health awareness series, focusing on bullying and online exploitation, with particular attention to harm occurring in digital spaces.

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Ser Submits Advice On Misuse Of Short-Term Labour Contracts

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (left) and SER Policy Advisor Jamie Mourillon.

PHILIPSBURG--The Social Economic Council SER on December 19, 2025, submitted its advice on the draft national ordinance amending Book 7, Title 10 of the Civil Code to Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Read more

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Vsa Minister Lauds Breaking The Chokehold Initiative For Successful Community Screenings

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VSA Minister Richinel Brug (right) with representatives of the initiative.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug has la Read more

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Public Concerns Reflected In Updated Mental Health Care Center Plans

An artist's impression of the design of the new Mental Health Care Center.

ST. JOHNS--Residents concerns about privacy, accessibility, safety, and construction impacts have been incorporated into the updated design and plans of the new Mental Health Care Center, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug announced during a public session at St Read more

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Focus On Shared Public Health Challenges In The Kingdom, Inter-Country Cooperation

From left to right: VSA Minister Richinel Brug, State Secretary Judith Tielen, Minister Mervin WyattRas of Aruba and Minister Roderick Middelhof of Curaao.

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministers of Public Health of Aruba, Curaao, and St. Maarten met on Thursday, November 20, on St. Maarten together with the State Secretary of the Netherlands Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport for the Four-Country Public Health Consultation Read more

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Brug Announces New Hourly Minimum Wage

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug has announced that the hourly minimum wage will increase to XCG 10.93 effective January 1, 2026.

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Minister Brug Announces Return Of In-Person Service For Seniors At Szv

Minister of VSA Richinel Brug

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA, Richinel Brug, is pleased to announce that the Social & Health Insurance company SZV has agreed to reopen its doors to provide in-person services for seniors beginning January 2026.

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Three More Schools To Receive Free Breakfast Starting January 2026

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (third left) and MP Sjamira Roseburg (fourth left) with partners in the project.

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and L Read more

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Minister Brug, King James Launch Mental Health Awareness Jingle

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (centre) and King James (right) with Suppa (left).

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Richinel Brug, appeared liv Read more

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Vsa Ministry Receives Draft 10 Year Mental Health Plan

The draft plan being presented to VSA Minister Richinel Brug (fifth right).

PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA has received the final draft of St Maartens 10-year mental health vision and strategic plan for 2025 through 2035, titled Stronger Minds, Stronger Communities.

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Gebe Relief Pilot Programme Launched, Up To Xcg 50K Monthly For Vulnerable

VSA Minsiter Richinel Brug and GEBE Transition Manager Thomas Roggendorf (both centre) with VSAs DLASS representatives and GEBE staffers.

PHILIPSBURG--Government and NV GEBE have launched a one-year pilot programme to provide up to XCG 50,000 in monthly utility bill relief for vulnerable members of the community.

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Govt. To Allocate Xcg 20,000 For Stray Animal Control Prog.

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (left) MP Francisco Lacroes (right) and representatives of some of the partners in the project.

PHILIPSBURG--Government has agreed to allocate XCG 20,000 to support a comprehensive sterilization and public education programme aimed at humanely controlling St Read more

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Supervisory Council Of Szv Defends Its Managing Director Recruitment Process

PHILIPSBURG--The recruitment process and nomination of a candidate for the position of Managing Director of Social and Health Insurances SZV was independent, transparent, and professionally executed, stated the SZV Supervisory Council in response to Minister of Public Health, Social Affairs and Labour VSA Richinel Brugs public rejection of Read more

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Minister BrugS Statements On Pjiae Notice

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — As Minister of Labor, I have taken note of the communication recently issued by the management of PJIAE to its staff concerning measures to be taken against French nationals employed at PJIAE. Such communication has caused significant unrest in the community, which requires clarification on my part.

I, Richinel Brug, hereby unequivocally distance myself from the content and implications of such correspondence Read more

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