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Honorable Minister of VSA, Omar Ottley; visits 103 years old, Mrs. Carmen Eleanore Hodge Carrington

PHILIPSBURG, — Mrs. Carmen Eleanore Hodge -Carrington’s caregiver Ms. Erica Davis contacted the Ministry of VSA to inform of the remarkable woman Mrs....

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Reopens

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, would like to inform the general public that the clinic at the...

The Economic Development Corporation revived following years of dormancy. Tamara Leonard appointed as interim director

PHILIPSBURG, — The Government-owned company, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has been revived after a decade of dormancy. The recently published Investment and Diversification Policy outlined that...

Color Walk ’23 is set for February 5. Mark Your Calendars

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Persons interested in participating in the “Color Walk ‘23” must register at Kooyman between 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM,...

MINISTER OTTLEY: AOV/AWW PENSION AMOUNTS INCREASES RETROACTIVELY

Effective January 1, 2023, the maximum AOV old age pension for the elderly will be increased from Naf 1240,- monthly to Naf 1338,-. This is...

Information Circulating on Social Media/WhatsApp about COVID-19 XBB Variant did not come from Ministry VSA

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), has received several telephone calls with respect to information circulating on social media/WhatsApp about COVID-19 XBB variant. This information was...

MINISTER OTTLEY: Minimum wage increase effective as of January 1st 2023

As we venture into another year, the Honorable Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley, would like to wish all a Happy...

CPS advises the public to wear a mask when visiting health care establishments. COVID-19 is still with us

To minimize the risk of transmitting respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, the Collective Prevention Service (CPS) is advising members of the community to be mindful when...

Remember Don’t Drink & Drive as we Ring in 2023

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, and the Department of Communication (DCOMM), are urging...

Act Now by Keeping Mosquitoes from Breeding

Due to recent rainfall events, and in order to keep mosquito-borne diseases at bay, Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is calling on residents to help eliminate...

Ambulance Department receives 4 brand new ambulances

The Ministry of Public Health in collaboration with The Trust Fund is spreading some holiday cheer with a gift of 4 brand-new ambulances for the...

Safe Holiday Meal Preparation for the 2022 Christmas Holiday Season

With just a couple of days until Christmas 2022, families have already been looking at their holiday meal options and shopping requirements, and these final...

CDFHA, Spaceless gardens host award ceremony

On Monday, December 12, 2022, thirty-five individuals successfully completed the Agroecology program; however, only twenty-seven individuals were present and were awarded certificates for the program,...

Last COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for 2022 is Thursday

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, would like to inform the general public that the clinic at the CPS Offices at the Vineyard...

CDFHA & St. Maarten Academy PSVE host men’s day panel discussion for students

Great Bay: As a continuation of this year’s International Men’s Day activities the Department of Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA) and the St....