NHI draft can begin consultative process

During Wednesdays Council Of  Minsters Press briefing, Minister of VSA Emil Lee, said that his Ministry has presented a proposal for the National Health Insurance (NHI)  legislation  which was sent…

Minister Lee welcomes discussions on Hospital

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development, and Labor Emil Lee said during Wednesdays Press Conference, that he welcomes discussions and debates about the new hospital, as this is all…

Suspended jail sentences, deprivation of the right to vote and community service asked in Masbangu-investigation

The Prosecutor’ Office asked for a three (3) months jail sentence fully suspended with a probation period of two (2) years, deprivation of the right to vote as well as…

DEMOCRATIC PARTY (DP) SHARES PARTY’S GOVERNING VISION WITH THE PEOPLE.

As a way of communicating the Democratic Party’s vision document,  referred to by many as a manifesto, the DP has presented a hard copy to several key organizations on island.…

Minister of Justice gives briefing on prison shooting

The Honorable Minister of Justice Edson Kirindongo expressed his concern in a press release about the unfortunate fatal shooting of an inmate at the Point Blanche Prison, which took place…

Office of Disaster Management warns to be vigilant and prepared for peak of season. Monitor approaching weather system

The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) that falls under the Fire Department and the Ministry of General Affairs, is reminding the populace of the need to be vigilant and prepared…

MP CORNELIUS DE WEEVER

Now nine months after Emil Lee restarted the process “by the book” setting the country further behind in healthcare, Member of Parliament MP Dr Cornelius de Weever says “enough is…

Breastfeeding Café scheduled for Friday and Saturday

Two Breastfeeding Cafés are scheduled for Friday, September 2 at the Cole Bay Community Center from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.    The second Café is scheduled for Saturday, September 3 at…

Arrest investigation Hector

As part of the investigation in the Hector case, concerning the death of  the female student on Saba in April 2015, an arrest was made on August 17th, 2016. The…

Central Committee meeting on National Ordinance amending the Civil Code and some other country regulations relating to the replacement of the seventh title A of Book 7A with a new Title 10 of Book 7 regulating requirements for employment

The Central Committee will meet in a session on August 31, 2016. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor will be present for this meeting. The Central Committee…