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POINTE BLANCHE:---  Porthole Readers Choice Awards 2022, have selected St. Maarten as the Best Caribbean Shopping Port.
Porthole Cruise and Travel has been described as the worlds leading cruise publication.
Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunications (TEATT) Hon. Omar Ottley said on Monday: It is heartwarming when St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday, November 30th, the Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labor, Honorable Omar Ottley accompanied by the Community Development Family and Humanitarian Affairs Department (CDFHA) gathered at the St. Peters Basketball court to celebrate the lighting of the court.

It has been a long five years since the basketball court had lights and we are happy for this moment Read more

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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Evrima Docks In Port St. Maarten For First Time

Acting TEATT Minister Omar Ottley (second from left), port representatives and the ships agent welcomed the Evrima on Sunday.   

PHILIPSBURG--The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection superyacht Evrima made its inaugural call to Port St. Maarten on Sunday. Captain Duncan and crew were greeted and welcomed by Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley and port management with the traditional exchange of plaques Read more

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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Evrima Hace Escala Inaugural En Port St. Maarten

PORT ST. MAARTEN El super yate Evrima de la compaa Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection hizo su escala inaugural el domingo en Port St. Maarten, donde el Capitn Duncan y la tripulacin fueron recibidos por el Ministro interino de Turismo y Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), Excmo. Omar Ottley, y la direccin del puerto con el tradicional intercambio de placas y cortesas.

El debut del Evrima, el primero de tres yates hechos a la medida, marca un momento significativo para la icnica marca de hospitalidad Ritz-Carlton en su incursin en el espacio de los yates de lujo Read more

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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Evrima Makes Inaugural Call ToPort St. Maarten

PORT ST. MAARTEN The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection company superyacht Evrima made its inaugural call on Sunday to Port St. Maarten where Captain Duncan and crew were greeted and welcomed by the Acting Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Hon. Omar Ottley, and port management with the traditional exchange of plaques and pleasantries.

The debut of the Evrima, the first of three custom-built yachts, marks a significant moment for the Ritz-Carlton iconic hospitality brand as it makes its foray into the luxury yachting space Read more

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POINTE BLANCHE:--- The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection company superyacht Evrima made its inaugural call on Sunday to Port St. Maarten where Captain Duncan and crew were greeted and welcomed by the Acting Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) Hon. Omar Ottley, and port management with the traditional exchange of plaques and pleasantries Read more

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15 Mil Visitantes En Seis Cruceros Visitaron La Isla Este Mircoles, Seales De Repunte Del Turismo En Sxm

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Casi quince mil turistas adornaron las costas de St. Maarten el mircoles en lo que el Ministro interino del TEATT, el Honorable Omar Ottley, calific de “indicio sorprendente de que el destino de viajes de cruceros nmero uno del Caribe estaba de vuelta en el negocio”.

“El primer da lo tuvimos perfecto con seis cruceros en el puerto, lo cual es una buena sensacin Read more

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Recordatorio A La Comunidad Para Asistir A La Discusin De Salud Pblica Sobre El Uso Excesivo Y El Uso Indebido De Antibiticos

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) Se recuerda a la comunidad que asista a un evento de debate sobre salud pblica en la Universidad de St. Martin (USM) el jueves 24 de noviembre, Saln 202 a las 7:00pm. La Semana Mundial de Concientizacin sobre los Antimicrobianos (WAAW), que es del 18 al 24 de noviembre, por los Servicios de Prevencin Colectiva (CPS) en colaboracin con varias partes interesadas.

La discusin sobre salud pblica tambin se transmitir en vivo a travs del siguiente enlace www.vidmedia.tv/live donde las personas podrn seguirla a travs de sus telfonos celulares, iPad, computadoras de escritorio o porttiles.

Podr obtener ms informacin sobre la resistencia a los antimicrobianos (AMR), y por qu es una preocupacin mundial y cal es el impacto que podra tener en Sint Maarten.

Las palabras de apertura del evento de debate sobre salud pblica estarn a cargo del Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo (Ministerio VSA), Excmo Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Nearly fifteen thousand tourists graced the shores of St. Maarten on Wednesday in what Acting Minister of TEATT, Honorable Omar Ottley called a "stunning indication that the Caribbean's number one Cruise travel destination was back in business."

"We had a perfect first day of six cruise ships back at the port, which is a good feeling Read more

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Reminder To The Community To Attend Public Health Discussion On Thursday About Overuse And Misuse Of Antibiotics.

PHILIPSBURG  (DCOMM):--- The community is reminded to attend a public health discussion event at the University of St. Martin (USM) on Thursday, November 24, Room 202 at 7:00 PM that has been organized in observance of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), which is from November 18-24, by Collective Prevention Services (CPS) in collaboration with a number of stakeholders.

The public health discussion will also be carried live via the following link www.vidmedia.tv/live where persons will be able to follow via their cell phone, iPad, Desktop or Laptop computers.

You will be able to learn more about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and why its a global concern and what impact it could have on Sint Maarten Read more

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Los Ejecutivos De Cruceros De P&O Discuten Los Desarrollos Con El Honorable Ministro Omar Ottley

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El presidente de P&O Cruises UK, Paul Ludlow, ha confirmado que su ltimo crucero, Arvia, cuya inauguracin est prevista en Southampton el 9 de diciembre, har su primera escala en Port St. Maarten el 17 de enero. En total, el itinerario de P&O Cruises 2023 traer un 100k pasajeros de cruceros adicionales a St. Maarten en 2023.

El martes, Ludlow y su equipo se reunieron con el Ministro interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT) Omar Ottley en el edificio de la Administracin Gubernamental Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- President of P&O Cruises UK Paul Ludlow has confirmed that its latest cruise vessel Arvia, scheduled for inauguration in Southampton on December 9, will make its maiden call at Port St. Maarten on January 17.
In total P&O cruises, the 2023 itinerary will bring an additional 100k cruise passengers to St. Maarten in 2023.

On Tuesday, Ludlow and his team met with Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunications (TEATT) Omar Ottley at the Government Administration building Read more

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El Cps Y Las Partes Interesadas Invitan Al Pblico A Asistir A Un Debate Sobre El Uso Excesivo E Indebido De Antibiticos

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) En conmemoracin de la Semana Mundial de Concientizacin sobre los Antimicrobianos (WAAW), que se lleva a cabo del 18 al 24 de noviembre, los Servicios de Prevencin Colectiva (CPS) en colaboracin con varias partes interesadas estn invitando al pblico a marcar su calendario para asistir a un evento de debate sobre salud pblica en la Universidad de St. Martin (USM) el jueves 24 de noviembre, en el saln 202 a las 7:00pm.

Podr obtener ms informacin sobre la resistencia a los antimicrobianos (AMR), y por qu es una preocupacin mundial y qu impacto podra tener en Sint Maarten.

Se estima que 1,3 millones de personas en todo el mundo mueren cada ao directamente debido a la resistencia bacteriana a los antimicrobianos.

La RAM ocurre cuando las bacterias, los virus, los hongos y los parsitos cambian con el tiempo y ya no responden a los medicamentos, lo que hace que las infecciones sean ms difciles de tratar y aumenta el riesgo de propagacin de enfermedades, enfermedades graves y muerte.

Segn la Organizacin Mundial de la Salud (OMS), si no se toman medidas, ese nmero podra dispararse dramticamente, elevando los costos de salud pblica y empujando a ms personas a la pobreza, especialmente en pases de bajos ingresos.

Los antibiticos y otros antimicrobianos juegan un papel clave en el xito de la medicina moderna y han mejorado mucho la salud de humanos y animales Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- In observance of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), which is from November 18-24, Collective Prevention Services (CPS) in collaboration with a number of stakeholders are inviting the public to mark their calendar to attend a public health discussion event at the University of St. Martin (USM) on Thursday, November 24, Room 202 at 7:00 PM.

You will be able to learn more about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), why its a global concern, and what impact it could have on Sint Maarten Read more

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Bus Drivers Request Increase In Bus Fares Starting January

United Bus Drivers Association president Claude Omeus.

PHILIPSBURG--From January 2023, bus passengers will pay more for a bus ride if it is up to United Bus Drivers Association. President Claude Omeus said the increase is necessary due to the high cost of living on the island.

  I dont think it is unreasonable for us to finally get the increase in fares, as maintaining our buses is not cheap also, said Omeus, stressing that the cost of living continues to skyrocket while gas prices are increased almost bi-weekly.

  Bus drivers have taken note of the announcement by Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley about the increase in minimum wage Read more

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Aumentos Del Salario Mnimo En 2023

POND ISLAND, Philipsburg – A partir del 1ro de enero del prximo ao, las personas que ganan el salario mnimo vern un aumento. Esto suceder a raz de la indexacin firmada y el aumento del salario mnimo por parte del Honorable Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo, Omar Ottley esta semana.

Lo que hicimos, usamos el ndice de precios al consumidor (IPC) del tercer trimestre de 2022 e indexamos para 2023 Read more

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Ministro Ottley; Clnica Para El Cuidado Del Pie Diabtico Abrir Pronto En Sint Maarten

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El Ministro de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo, el Honorable Omar Ottley, anunci el lunes 14 de noviembre que el ministerio de VSA est trabajando en un plan para establecer un instituto de atencin mdica para brindar atencin completa de los pies a los pacientes con diabetes.

La reunin de seguimiento entre el Ministro Ottley, la podloga Lian Stoeldraaijers y los mdicos generales, la Dra Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- United Bus Drivers Association is looking forward to the implementation of its increasing of their bus fares come January 2023. The association had taken note of the accountment by the Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley increasing the minimum wage and applauded this initiative Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, the Honorable Omar Ottley announced on Monday, November 14, that the ministry of VSA is working on a plan to establish a healthcare institute to deliver complete foot care to patients with diabetes.

The follow-up meeting between Minister Ottley, Podiatrist Lian Stoeldraaijers, and General Practitioners Dr Read more

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El Movimiento Popular Denuncia Ante El Defensor Del Pueblo Contra Dos Ministros

Maurice Connor (derecha) est siendo atacado por un hombre con un martillo despus de acudir en ayuda de una mujer que estaba siendo amenazada por su agresor (izquierda).

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten A raz de una queja del movimiento Nosotros, el Pueblo, el Defensor del Pueblo solicit tanto a la Ministra de Justicia Anna Richardson como al Ministro interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT) Omar Ottley que respondieran a una peticin de 1,010 firmas por justicia y contra el racismo a ms tardar el 10 de noviembre de 2022 Read more

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Mou Inked To Lower Travel Cost In Dutch Caribbean

From left: Brian Mingo (PJIA); V. Oedjaghir (Airport EUX); M. Van der Scheer (Airport Bonaire); Edison Rijna (Lt. Governor of Bonaire); B. Gijsbers (Dutch Ministry Infrastructure and Water Management; J. Meijs (Airport AUA); M. Hassell (Airport Saba); D. Oduber (Minister of Tourism AUA); Minister Omar Ottley; U. Arends (Minister of Transport AUA); and J Read more

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Ottley Firma Un Memorando De Entendimiento Para Reducir El Costo De Viajar A Holanda Islas Del Caribe; Hacindola Ms Asequible, Eficiente Y Sostenible

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El Honorable Ministro de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), el Sr. Omar Ottley fue parte de quince (15) dignatarios de las seis (6) naciones insulares y los Pases Bajos que expresaron su compromiso con el Memorando de Entendimiento (MdE). Mientras tanto, el Director Ejecutivo de Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V Read more

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We The People Movement Files Complaint With Ombudsman Against Two Ministers

Maurice Connor (right) is being attacked by a man with a hammer after coming to the aid of a woman who was being threatened by his assailant (left).

  PHILIPSBURG--Following a complaint from We the People movement, the Ombudsman requested both Minister of Justice Anna Richardson and acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Omar Ottley to respond to a 1,010-signature petition for justice and against racism no later than November 10, 2022 Read more

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PHILIPSBURG: --- Minimum wage earners will see an increase in their salaries comes January 1st, 2023.
Minister of Labor Omar Ottley in an interview with SMN News said that an LB was done for a one-time cumulative for the years 2016 and 2017. 2018, 2019, and 2021. This he said brought the minimum wage to Naf. 9.62 per hour compared to Naf Read more

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