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Nightlife Business Hours To Scale Back To 11 Pm.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten  The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley informs the public, that in accordance with his COVID-19 phased approach for the night life; business hours will be scaled back to 11 pm.

The phased approach is based on the hospital’s occupancy rate and capacity, to avoid a possible collapse of our health care system, while maintaining a balance in our economic activity on the island Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley informs the public, that in accordance with his COVID-19 phased approach for the nightlife; business hours will be scaled back to 11 pm.

The phased approach is based on the hospital's occupancy rate and capacity, to avoid a possible collapse of our health care system, while maintaining a balance in our economic activity on the island.

For clarity, the Ministerial Regulation goes into effect on Wednesday, January 12th, with the understanding that all nightlife establishments must be closed by 11 pm.

Phase 1:
4 - 7 hospitalizations (20%), scale back to 1 am Read more

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Emmanuel Asks Again What Is Happening With The Money For New Hospital Project

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Independent Member of Parliament Christophe Emmanuel on Monday said that almost a month has gone by since he raised the alarm about ongoing construction of the St. Maarten General Hospital (SMGH) and to date, there remains no clarity just more questions.

What is happening with the money for this project thats meant to pay stakeholders and finish the project? the MP asked after he personally visited the site on Monday and observed little to no work ongoing at the project site.

In December 2021 Emmanuel said it had been brought to his attention that something is amiss with the ongoing construction/expansion of the St Read more

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~ Contractors received small payment end of December. SBOD not fully updated on hold ups~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The New General Hospital Project that was awarded to INSO now (FINSO) is having major financial issues therefore not being able to get workers. Last month when several contractors complained about the lack of payments the Minister of Health and Labor Omar Ottley said he was assured that the company would pay its debts before the Christmas Holidays, but when these contractors were contacted by SMN News on Monday they said that they did receive a small amount of money at the end of December but not close to what is owed to them Read more

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Fast Spreading Covid-19 Will Place A Dent On Economy And Szv Medical Funds.

~CPS delays detrimental to the economy and SZV~

PHILIPSBURG:--- The drastic increase in active COVID-19 virus mainly the Omicron variant will place a dent on St. Maartens economy and the medical funds of USZV.
There are close to 2000 persons that are currently active with the coronavirus, the last update distributed on Saturday states the active cases were 1477. This does not include the persons that did their self-testing and did not report it to CPS or any of the laboratories on St Read more

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Ottley: Covid-19 Protocols Inspection Resumes Monday

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley says that as of Monday, January 10, there will be an increase in inspections for compliance with COVID-19 protocols within the business sector.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Public Health and Labor Omar Ottley issued a call to all residents on St. Maarten on Wednesday to act responsibly with the increased spread of the COVID-19. The Minister said that while the number of active cases has increased drastically these past few days, he is sure the number is much higher but has not been recorded Read more

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Horario Comercial De Vida Nocturna Se Reducira A La 1 A.M. **

El Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Labor Omar Ottley informa al pblico que de acuerdo con su enfoque gradual de COVID-19 para la vida nocturna, el horario comercial se reducir a la 1 de la maana.
El enfoque gradual se basa en la tasa de ocupacin y capacidad, para evitar una possible colapso de nuestro sistema de atencin mdica, mientras mantenemos un equilibrio en nuestra actividad econmica en la isla.
Para mayor claridad, el Reglamento Ministerial entra en vigor el Mircoles 5 de enero, en el entendimiento de que todos los establecimientos nocturnos deben estar cerrados antes de la 1 a.m Read more

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Nightlife Business Hours To Scale Back To 1:00 Am.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley informs the public, that in accordance with his COVID-19 phased approach for the night life; business hours will be scaled back to 1:00 am.
The phased approach is based on the hospital’s occupancy rate and capacity, to avoid a possible collapse of our health care system, while maintaining a balance in our economic activity on the island.

For clarity, the Ministerial Regulation goes into effect on Wednesday January 5th, with the understanding that all nightlife establishments must be closed by 1 am on January 6th.
Phase 1: 4 – 7 hospitalizations (20%), scale back to 1:00 am Read more

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El Horario Comercial De Vida Nocturna Se Reducir A Las 1:00 Am

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El Ministro de Salud Pblica, Social Desarrollo y Trabajo, Omar Ottley informa al pblico, que de acuerdo con su enfoque por fases COVID-19 para la vida nocturna; el horario comercial se reducir a las 1:00 a.m.

El enfoque por fases se basa en la tasa de ocupacin del hospital y capacidad, para evitar un posible colapso de nuestro sistema de salud, manteniendo un equilibrio en nuestra actividad econmica en la isla Read more

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Ottley: Nightlife Business Hours To Scale Back To 1Am

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley says that in accordance with his COVID-19 phased approach for the night life; business hours will be scaled back to 1:00am.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, Omar Ottley informs the public, that in accordance with his COVID-19 phased approach for the nightlife; business hours will be scaled back to 1 am.
The phased approach is based on the hospital's occupancy rate and capacity, to avoid a possible collapse of our health care system, while maintaining a balance in our economic activity on the island Read more

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Chart showing a comparison between the Delta and Omicron cases count.

~ St. Maarten in the midst of its 5th wave ~

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley, comparing the impacts of the Delta versus the Omicron variants, says although Omicron spreads faster it is milder.

  The Omicron variant is in St Read more

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Ombudsman Concludes Systemic Investigation Into Glucometers

PHILIPSBURG, Ombudsman Gwendolien Mossel recently concluded the Systemic Investigation into the procurement procedure of SZV for the selection of medical aid equipment (glucometers). After providing a Preliminary Findings Report, the Final Report was submitted on 30 December 2021 to the Director of SZV, Mr. Glen Carty. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Mr. Omar Ottley, was also provided with a copy of the report.

On 26 May 2020, a complaint was filed by a member of the general public regarding alleged faulty glucose testers being allowed as the sole option under the insurance of SZV Read more

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Ombudsman Concludes Systemic Investigation Into Glucometers

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Ombudsman Gwendolien Mossel recently concluded the Systemic Investigation into the procurement procedure of SZV for the selection of medical aid equipment (glucometers). After providing a Preliminary Findings Report, the Final Report was submitted on 30 December 2021 to the Director of SZV, Mr. Glen Carty. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Mr. Omar Ottley, was also provided with a copy of the report.

On 26 May 2020, a complaint was filed by a member of the general public regarding alleged faulty glucose testers being allowed as the sole option under the insurance of SZV Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Ombudsman Gwendolien Mossel recently concluded the Systemic Investigation into the procurement procedure of SZV for the selection of medical aid equipment (glucometers). After providing a Preliminary Findings Report, the Final Report was submitted on 30 December 2021 to the Director of SZV, Mr. Glen Carty. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Mr. Omar Ottley, was also provided with a copy of the report.

On 26 May 2020, a complaint was filed by a member of the general public regarding alleged faulty glucose testers being allowed as the sole option under the insurance of SZV Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley informs the public, that due to technical problems with the establishment of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the AOV (Old-age pension), and AWW (Widow- and Orphan Insurance) will not be assessed in time to be indexed per January 1, 2022.

Annually, in accordance with the legislation, the amounts of AOV and AWW are adjusted on the basis of an increase in the CPI of the current year compared to the previous year Read more

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Ottley: Business Hours Linked To Covid-19 Hospitalisation

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley says the scaling back of business hours will be linked to COVID-19 hospitalisations.

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Ministro Ottley: La Reduccin Del Horario Comercial Estar Vinculada A La Hospitalizacin Por Covid-19.

PHILIPSBURG El Ministro de Salud Pblica, Social Desarrollo y Trabajo, Omar Ottley afirm que si bien estamos notando un aumento en los casos activos en St. Maarten, el pblico no debe entrar en pnico.

El pnico causa un miedo repentino e incontrolable o ansiedad, y aqu es cuando las cosas tienden a salirse de control. El ministro Ottley insta al pblico a recordar adherirse a los protocolos de salud, administrar pases sanitarios para establecimientos, usar la mascarilla, desinfectarse con frecuencia, limitar las reuniones masivas y vacunarse Read more

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Minister Ottley: Scale Back Of Business Hours Will Be Linked To Covid-19 Hospitalization

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten –The Minister of Public Health, SocialDevelopment and Labor, Omar Ottley stated that while we are noticing an increase in active cases on St. Maarten, the public should not panic. Panic causes sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, and this is when things tend to go out of control.

Minister Ottley urges the public to remember to adhere to the health protocols, administer health passes for establishments, wear your mask, sanitize frequently, limit mass gatherings and get vaccinated / boostered. 

“While I am the Minister of Public Health, I am also the Minister of Labor, and with the country facing dire financial strain, we just cannot afford any lock downs Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- 

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley stated that while we are noticing an increase in active cases on St. Maarten, the public should not panic. Panic causes sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, and this is when things tend to go out of control.

Minister Ottley urges the public to remember to adhere to the health protocols, administer health passes for establishments, wear your mask, sanitize frequently, limit mass gatherings, and get vaccinated / boostered.

"While I am the Minister of Public Health, I am also the Minister of Labor, and with the country facing dire financial strain, we just cannot afford any lockdowns Read more

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Ottley Says Colombia No Longer Accepts Unvaccinated Patients

~ Urges persons to get COVID-19 vaccination ~

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Omar Ottley urges persons to take note that Colombia is not accepting patients who are not vaccinated.

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** Travel Requirements Scheduled To Change As Of January 1St 2022; Applicable For Persons 18 Years And Up **

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Omar Ottley hereby informs the publicthat, given the rapid worldwide spread of the Omicron variant, SintMaarten will be implementing various protective measures.

With Omicron fast becoming the dominant variant in numerous countries, the following changes to Sint Maarten’s entry protocols will go into effect as from Saturday January 1st 2022 for all incoming travelers to Sint Maarten. 

Unvaccinated persons will require a 48 hour PCR test, while persons who received both doses of an approved COVID vaccine will require a 48 hour PCR test or a 24 hour antigen test Read more

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Finso Promised To Pay Contractors And Vendors In Time For Christmas.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Minister of Labor and Public Health Omar Ottley confirmed on Wednesday at the Council of Ministers press briefing that he received confirmation from the contractors of the New General Hospital that they will try to make the overdue payments to contractors and vendors before the Christmas Holiday.
The Minister also confirmed that several persons contacted him raising concerns about the non-payment from FINSO Read more

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