MINISTER Panneflek shares the importance of Handwashing on Global Handwashing Day
PHILIPSBURG— Global Handwashing Day, recognized on October 15th, is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. This year’s theme, “Hand Hygiene for All” seeks to raise awareness of making soap and water available globally, especially in public […]
Read More →MINISTER Panneflek Your Mental Health matters
PHILIPSBURG — World Mental Health Day is internationally recognized on October 10th of each year. Many people underestimate the severity of mental health issues until they have been directly impacted by a tragedy. According to the World Health Organization, close to 1 billion people are living with a mental disorder. Through research, it is becoming […]
Read More →SMMC gives tour of ACF to Prime Minister, Minister VSA and VSA Inspectorate
CAY HILL — Ahead of the transfer of care to the new storm-resilient Auxiliary Care Facility (ACF), St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) gave a tour to the Honorable Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs, the Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richard Panneflek and the Inspectorate of Health Dr. Earl Best on Monday, October […]
Read More →Panneflek expresses words of thanks to the Ambulance Department and RAV Ambulance Relief Support Team for COVID-19 relief
POND ISLAND — The Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richard Panneflek announced that Relief Support was requested for the Ambulance Department by the Ministry of VSA through the Ministry of Public Health in the Netherlands (VWS). The request was approved by the Department of Foreign Affairs (BZK) and organized in […]
Read More →Panneflek: Happy World Teachers’ Day
POND ISLAND — The Honorable Minister of Public Health, Labor and Social Affairs (VSA) Richard Panneflek would like to express his appreciation to all teachers today, Monday, October 5, 2020, on World Teachers’ Day. Amid a global pandemic, our teachers have become more vital, as they continue to adjust, shape, and teach through distance learning. […]
Read More →COVID-19 active cases has decreased to 259
PHILIPSBURG — As of August 31st, St. Maarten has confirmed thirteen new cases of persons who have tested positive for the Corona Virus (COVID-19), however there was a recovery of 21 persons; reducing the total active cases to 259. The new total of confirmed cases now stand at 476. Of the active cases, the Collective […]
Read More →No Planned or Scheduled Lockdown Issued by Government
POND ISLAND — The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Richard Panneflek hereby informs the general public that the government has not taken a decision to issue a planned lockdown, contrary to rumors circulating within the community. For official news and updates, please continue to monitor the Official Government of Sint Maarten Facebook […]
Read More →No decision made on lockdown
~ three new cases confirmed by CPS ~ PHILIPSBURG — Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labor (VSA), the honourable Richard Panneflek, deflated rumours circulating on Friday of a pending lockdown of St. Maarten. “I would like to make it clear that no decision to lockdown the island has been made contrary to the […]
Read More →Panneflek: All passengers aboard the repatriated flight from the Dominican Republic tested negative
The Honorable Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA Richard Panneflek announced that the 21 passengers aboard the repatriation flight from the Dominican Republic on Monday, July 20th, have tested negative for COVID-19. All passengers will be contacted and informed today of their negative test results. The Minister of VSA advises that all […]
Read More →Panneflek held evaluation discussions with key stakeholders involved in Saturday’s repatriation flight from Ft. Lauderdale
Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Panneflek: Dominican Republic repatriation flight today, 21 persons retested. POND ISLAND — Discussions were held with key stakeholders involved in Saturday’s repatriation flight from Ft. Lauderdale. Saturday’s flight provided the opportunity for a dry run of the reopening protocols that are being implemented For many countries, including […]
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