Ministry Public Health, Social Development & Labour Press Release Labor Affairs implementing procedures that matter, promoting unification and accountability

PHILIPSBURG – Over the years the department has noted a steady increase in the amount of vacancies registered on a monthly basis in connection with employment permit applications. Most recently,…

The DP’s faction regular press briefing, was held Monday, 3 pm at the Parliament Building.

Independent MP Leona Marlin-Romeo calls for establishment of Consumer Protection Agency  

PHILIPSBURG (PARLIAMENT/Independent Faction) – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo says statistics continue to show that Sint Maarten is still considered and favoured as the duty free shopping hub…

PRESS RELEASE INDEPENDENT MP LEONA MARLIN-ROMEO – Independent MPLeona Marlin-Romeo calls for establishment of Consumer Protection Agency

PHILIPSBURG (PARLIAMENT/Independent Faction) – Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Leona Marlin-Romeo says statistics continue to show that Sint Maarten is still considered and favoured as the duty free shopping hub…

Statement Minister Bourne-Gumbs on SZV issue

Ad Interim Minister of Public Health Social Development & Labor, Rita Bourne-Gumbs was informed by management of SZV on the current situation as it relates to the ongoing investigation into…

MP Lake calls on Government to use local contractors in the different districts  

PHILIPSBURG – United People’s (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Hon. Maurice Lake would like Government to make use of local contractors in the various districts when it comes to…

Minister Plenipotentiary Fleming-Artsen makes statement on State of Affairs of Sint Maarten Women at CSW 59   

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – At the 59th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 59) in New York, on  March 10, Minister Plenipotentiary, Hon. Josianne Fleming –…

Minister TEATT Connor stresses importance of Tourism to MAC 3rd Graders

PHILIPSBURG – On March 11, 2015, Honorable Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (Ministry TEATT) Claret Connor visited the Methodist Agogic Center (MAC), St. John’s Campus and spoke…

Was there an Internal control department set up?

March 15, 2015 Member of Parliament George Pantophlet will be submitting some questions to the Minister of Finance Mr. Martin Hassink regarding the setting up of an internal control department.…

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In another closed door meeting of the Permanent Committee presentations were made to members of Parliament by the SMMC director, SZV interim CEO as well as by government as to…