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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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Minister Brug Distances Himself From Pjiae Memo, Calls For Proper Employee Registration

AIRPORT--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug has addressed recent unrest caused by a memo issued to staff at Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) concerning French nationals employed at the company.

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Grisha Says, I Cannot Stand Behind Anything That Tears Our People Apart

PHILIPSBURG--Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten has called for urgent reconsideration of Princess Juliana International Airports (PJIAs) stance requiring valid legal working status for access cards, warning that the policy risks undermining generations of cross-border unity.

Heyliger-Marten, who serves as shareholder representative of the airport, issued a statement Tuesday acknowledging the authority of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Minister Richinel Brug in such matters, but insisted the decision requires an urgent review.

I cannot stand behind anything that tears our people apart, she said Read more

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Minister Brug, Wyccf Reps Visit Wataki Clinic

Minister Richinel Brug (left) with Wataki Clinic developer Dr. Pierre Sainte-Luce (right).

MARIGOT--St. Maartens Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug Read more

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Empowering Parents: New Training Series Equips Families Navigating Special Needs

The training was designed to help families better understand their children's unique needs while also addressing their own mental and emotional well-being.

PHILIPSBURG--To enhance support for families raising children with special needs, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Richinel Brug has partnered with The Spectrum Support Box to launch a four-week parent training series titled Inclusive Solutions for Diverse Needs.

Led by facilitators Alisha Brookes and Lucien York, the training series provided parents with practical strategies, emotional support and a safe, welcoming space to learn and share Read more

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Minister Brug Submits Proposal To Raise Funeral Aid To Ser For Advice

VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug on Tuesday, June 18, submitted a request to the Social Economic Council SER for advice on a draft national decree aimed at increasing funeral assistance to a maximum of Cg Read more

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New Mental Health Facility Will Be Located In St. JohnS

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (sixth left) with the delegation at the site.

~ Brug and delegation visit site ~

ST. JOHNS--The new mental health facility for St Marten will be located in St Johns at a property already owned by Mental Health Foundation (MHF).

Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug was joined by a delegation of stakeholders in St Read more

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Govt. To Act On Youth Mental Health Crisis, Brug Alludes To School Plans And Legal Fixes

VSA Minister Richinel Brug.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour Richinel Brug has outlined steps government will take to address the growing mental health challenges among youth in St Read more

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Mental Health Cases For Minors Under 15 Spike To 159% In Three Years, Minister Brug Reports

VSA Minister Richinel Brug speaking in Parliament on Wednesday.

~ Involuntary admissions at MHF up by 50% early 2025 ~

 PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Read more

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Ser Submits VisitorS Tax Advice To Brug, Proposed Tax $15 Per Adult, $10 Per Child

From left: VSA Minister Richinel Burg, Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs, TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten and SER chairman Read more

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Five Labour Stalwarts Honoured During Labour Day Event May 1

The honourees and union representatives with Labour Minister Richinel Brug (left), Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (right) and Governor Ajamu Baly (fourth right).

 
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Video Series On Suicide Prevention Launched

VSA Minister Richinel Brug (centre) with parties involved in the initiative.

PHILIPSBURG--The counselling degree programme at Grace Hill Bible University, St. Maarten Campus, teamed up with the Department of Communications, Victorious Living, and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA to launch a video series Read more

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Minister Richinel Brug Meets With Ombudsman

Philipsburg, St. Maarten —Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Hon. Richinel Brug, met with Ombudsman Ms. Gwendolien Mossel. This meeting, initiated at the Ministers request, served as a formal introduction and a platform to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the Ministry of VSA and the Ombudsmans office.

Minister Brug expressed his gratitude to the Ombudsman for accepting his request and emphasized his commitment to transparency and accountability Read more

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Vsa Helping Seniors Apply For Gebe Relief Programme

John Larmonie Center

PHILIPSBURG--A team from the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA along with Social Affairs Minister Richinel Brug, assisted seniors at the St. Maarten Senior Citizens Recreational Foundation in Hope Estate on January 28, with completing applications for the GEBE Senior Citizens Utility Rel Read more

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Minister Of Public Health On Suicide Prevention: WeVe Got To Do This Together!

Great Bay, St. Maarten Grace Hill Bible University, St. Maarten Campus counseling degree program, in collaboration with Victorious Living Foundation and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labor, successfully hosted a profoundly impactful suicide prevention Master Class themed “Igniting Hope in our Community: Preventing Suicide” on January 20th at the St. Maarten Government Administration Building. This pioneering event focused on raising awareness and equipping attendees with vital tools in suicide assessment, prevention, and treatment.

With an impressive turnout of over 300 attendees both physically and virtually, and subsequently amassing over 1000 attendees to date, the event underscored the essence of community collaboration in tackling the critical issue of suicide, which continues to affect diverse demographics without discrimination Read more

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Automated Priority Dispatch System To Be Fully Implemented 2Nd Quarter 2025

Several ambulances are seen outside the St. Maarten Medical Center.

 PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Ambulance Department Automated Priority Dispatch System is expected to be fully implemented by the end of the second quarter of 2025, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richinel Brug told Parliament on Thurs Read more

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Minister Brug Meets With The Integrity Chamber

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — recently the Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor (VSA), Richinel Brug, held an introductory meeting with the Integrity Chamber. The purpose of this meeting was to foster a collaboration and discuss integrity matters of mutual interest. This meeting reflects the shared commitment of both parties to transparency and accountability within the Government of Sint Maarten, particularly the Ministry of VSA.

Integrity within our Government apparatus is of utmost importance Read more

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