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Nightlife business hours to scale back to 11 pm

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...

Pfizer Vaccines approved for Kids on St. Maarten

The Pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine is now available to all children on the island. Children ages 5-11 are eligible to take two doses of the...

The Inspectorate of Public Health of the Ministry VSA warns against the illegal practices of commercial rapid antigen Covid test sites and the sale of antigen Covid self-tests

Given the very steep increase in Covid-19 cases and the fact that the highly infectious Omicron variant is becoming the dominant strain on Sint Maarten,...

Zero tolerance COVID-19 protocols inspection to resume on Monday January 10th 2022

Minister Ottley hereby announces that as of January 10th, 2022 there will be an increase in inspections for compliance with COVID-19 protocols within the business...

Minister Ottley displays the effects of The Delta variant vs The Omicron variant

While there are many persons understands Minister Ottley’s gradual approach toward the Omicron variant, there are still those that question this approach and call for...

Remember Don’t Drink & Drive as we Ring in 2022

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

Due to technical problems, no indexation of AOV and AWW amounts per January 1, 2022

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...

CPS Office Operations Upcoming Year-end Festive Season Closures

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA), would like to inform the public...

Minister Ottley: Scale back of business hours will be linked to COVID-19 hospitalization

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,...

Travel requirements scheduled to change as of January 1st 2022; applicable for persons 18 years and up

Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Omar Ottley hereby informs the public that, given the rapid worldwide spread of the Omicron variant,...

CPS says have a COVID-19 Safe Holiday Season by Getting Vaccinated, or Boosted and Following Preventive Measures

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA), said on Monday that the number...

Safe Holiday Meal Preparation for the 2021 Christmas Holiday Season

With just a couple of days until Christmas 2021, families have already been looking at their holiday meal options and shopping requirements, and these final...

Omicron detected on French Saint Martin; Pfizer Booster shot now available 3 months after receiving second dose.

On Saturday December 18th, it was reported that there was a detection of the first cases of the Omicron variant in Guadeloupe and Saint Martin....

CPS Office Operations Upcoming Holiday Season Closures

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA), would like to inform the public...

2021 Safety Tips for Decorating your Home and Christmas tree this holiday season

2021 Holiday shoppers are busy buying Christmas trees and lights to adorn their home this holiday season. As Christmas Eve gets closer, families are bustling...