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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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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Honorable Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT), Mr. Omar Ottley was a part of fifteen (15) dignitaries of the six (6) island nations and the Netherlands that expressed their commitment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of the Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V Read more

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El Ministro De Teatt Anuncia La Visin Para El Desarrollo De Parques Acuticos Y Hoteles Boutique Cerca Del Port St. Maarten

PORT ST. MAARTEN El Consejo de Ministros (COM) aprob recientemente el plan de visin conocido como Quarter Development que implicara la construccin del parque acutico ms grande en el noreste del Caribe y un hotel boutique en la propiedad adyacente a la instalacin de carga y cruceros Dr. A.C. Wathey .

El desarrollo anticipado de US$100 millones tomar aproximadamente 18 meses para construir y complementar otras mejoras de destino, como el mercado en Philipsburg.

El Ministro interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transportes y Telecomunicaciones (Ministerio TEATT) Excmo Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Acting Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunication (TEATT), the honorable Omar Ottley, issued an urgent advisory to businesses, especially those in the low-lying area, to exercise caution and possibly close early for their safety and that of their staff.

This evening, Minister Ottley's release came around 8:00 pm as several areas on St Read more

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Ottley Insta A Las Empresas A Cerrar Temprano Para La Seguridad De Los Trabajadores

Las lluvias torrenciales pueden provocar inundaciones en algunas reas

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten El Ministro Interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), el honorable Omar Ottley, emiti un aviso urgente a las empresas, especialmente a aquellas en reas bajas, para que tengan cuidado y posiblemente cierren temprano por su seguridad y la de su personal.

Esta noche, el comunicado del Ministro Ottley se produjo alrededor de las 8:00 p Read more

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Us $250M, 250-Room 5-Star Resort, Condominium Coming To Indigo Bay

From left: Troy DAmbrosio (Head of Construction Management for Altree Developments); Natalie Leibowitz (Senior Manager Finance and Developments for Altree Developments); Acting Minister of TEATT Omar Ottley; Zev Mandelbaum (President and CEO of Altree Developments) and Marc van de Bilt (Director Indigo Shores Development).

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La Construccin Del Centro De Altree E Indigo Shores Comenzar La Venta A Finales De Este Mes.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Indigo Shores Development comenzar este mes con un complejo de condominios y resort de cinco estrellas de 250 habitaciones. El mircoles, Altree Developments e Indigo Shores, con sede en Toronto y St. Maarten respectivamente, se reunieron con el Ministro Interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte y Telecomunicaciones (TEATT), el honorable Omar Ottley.

El Ministro Ottley dio la bienvenida a los desarrolladores y les agradeci por su iniciativa Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Indigo Shores Development will break ground with a 250-room five-star Resort and Condominiums complex this month. On Wednesday, Altree Developments and Indigo Shores, based in Toronto and St. Maarten respectively, met with the Interim Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transportation & Telecommunications (TEATT), the honorable Omar Ottley.

Minister Ottley welcomed the developers and thanked them for their initiative Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Acting Minister of TEATT Omar Ottley announced on Wednesday that St. Maarten is now fully open to all visitors entering the country, this new measure was implemented as of November 1st, 2022.
Travelers no longer have to fill out the EHAS in order to enter St. Maarten. Ottley said vaccinated or unvaccinated can now travel to the country.
The Acting Minister of TEATT said that after meeting with the SHTA, a decision was taken to allow all persons desirous of entering St Read more

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Acting Minister of TEATT Omar Ottley said on Wednesday in response to questions about the reconstruction of the Airport Terminal that focus is now being placed on the completion of the Departure Hall since it is predicted that the season will be very busy.
The Acting Minister said that they are working on a high-level plan for the season which would facilitate the expected crowd.
He said PJIAE has since taken over the EHAS booths that will be used to facilitate a quicker turnaround time Read more

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El Ministro Interino Del Teatt Da La Bienvenida Al Cantante Nigeriano Burna Boy A St. Maarten.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten Ministro interino de Turismo, Asuntos Econmicos, Transporte & Telecommunication (TEATT), el honorable Omar Ottley junto con los promotores de Stonehouse Believe Mayoline Joan Peterson, Pierre Tafary Charville, la representante de la Oficina de Turismo de St. Maarten, Lisa Coffi, y la representante de la Oficina de Turismo de Saint Martin, Aida Weinum, dieron la bienvenida al cantante, compositor y productor de discos nigeriano, Damini Read more

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Cerca De 500 Mujeres Examinadas Hasta La Fecha En Eventos Gratuitos De Deteccin De Anomalas Mamarias

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) En el evento de deteccin de anomalas mamarias en la comunidad, la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Americana del Caribe (AUC), en colaboracin con Positive Foundation y el Ministerio de Salud Pblica, Desarrollo Social y Trabajo, organiz un exitoso evento gratuito de deteccin de cncer de senos en Philipsburg.

El evento del 22 de octubre fue el segundo de tres eventos este ao, con el evento final para 2022 programado para el 26 de noviembre.

Ms de una docena de estudiantes de las AUC bajo supervisin y becarios de medicina clnica realizaron evaluaciones generales de salud a 31 mujeres.

Hasta la fecha, la Dra Read more

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  At the Community Breast Abnormalities Screening Event, the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), in collaboration with the Positive Foundation and the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor, hosted a successful free breast screening event in Philipsburg.

The October 22 event was the second of three events this year, with the final event for 2022 scheduled for November 26.

More than a dozen AUC students under the supervision and clinical medicine fellows provided 31 women with general health assessments Read more

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Wholesalers Recommend Price Control On Freight For Products

From left: Sunny Khatnani (DIVICO), Steven Huang (Sunny Foods), MP Sidharth Cookie Bijlani, Minister Ottley, Mr. Umesh (CC1), Peter Gittens (Cost Pro), Danny Ramchandani (Fairway Mark It) and Anil Sabnani (Carrefour Market).

PHILIPSBURG--Concerns about the quality of produce from the Dominican Republic (DR) and whether the DR would have the volume needed to satisfy the demand for fruit and vegetables for St Read more

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