PHILIPSBURG;---  The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on September 18, 2024.

The Public meeting, which was adjourned on September 5, 2024, will be reconvened on Wednesday at 14.00 hrs. in the Legislative Hall at Wilhelminastraat #1 in Philipsburg. The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth & Sports will be in attendance.

The agenda point is:

2. Ontwerplandsverordening houdende regels inzake het hoger onderwijs en onderzoek (Landsverordening hoger onderwijs) (IS/431/2022-2023 d.d. 8 februari 2023) (Zittingsjaar 2022-2023-165)
Draft National Ordinance regarding rules on higher education and research (National Ordinance on higher education) (IS/431/2022-2023 dated 8 February 2023) (Parliamentary year 2022-2023-165)

All persons visiting the House of Parliament must adhere to the house rules.

The House of Parliament is located across from the Court House in Philipsburg.

The parliamentary sessions will be carried live on TV 15, Soualiga Headlines, via SXM GOV radio FM 107.9, via Pearl Radio FM 98.1, the audio via the internet www.sxmparliament.org, www.pearlfmradio.sx and www.youtube.com/c/SintMaartenParliament

PHILIPSBURG(DCOMM):---  The Government of Sint Maarten is in the process of establishing the ‘Design, Operations, and Maintenance of an Early Warning System,’ in order to strengthen community resilience.
The project focuses on creating an effective, end-to-end Early Warning System that encompasses technical know-how, governance, and messaging.
The Sint Maarten community is being invited to share their thoughts by taking a survey available on the Government website, social media pages, as well as the Department of Interior and Kingdom Relations (BAK) social media page.
The deadline to complete the survey is October 21, 2024. Your voice matters are helping to make our community safer.
Communications and hazard warning dissemination is currently a challenge due to many reasons. Building a comprehensive early warning system and enhancing warning dissemination has been identified as a strategic life safety priority.
The project is supported by RESEMBID (Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity Program), funded by the European Union (EU), and implemented by Expertise France.

PHILIPSBURG:--- Member of Parliament Egbert J. Doran, former Minister of VROMI, has called on the current Minister of VROMI, Patrice Gumbs, to update the public on when the much-needed road repairs across Sint Maarten will finally begin. This request comes after Minister Gumbs indicated in July that road resurfacing works would start soon, but there has been little information regarding an actual commencement date since then.

“As a former Minister of VROMI, I know firsthand the challenges involved in getting road repairs done. Before leaving office, we ensured that the necessary funds were allocated, and I approved the advice for the road works to begin. However, since then, the public has not been informed of any real progress,” Doran said.

Doran acknowledged that while Minister Gumbs’ plan to improve asphalt quality and drainage systems is a positive step, the lack of communication regarding the start of the works is concerning. “I understand that things can take time, but it’s important to be transparent with the public. If there are delays, people need to know why and when they can expect to see actual road progress, especially after the recent heavy rainfall.”

In conclusion, Doran emphasized that this issue goes beyond politics. “At the end of the day, this is about ensuring that the people of Sint Maarten get what they’ve been promised. I’m not here to point fingers, I want to see the job get done. I hope Minister Gumbs can provide a clear timeline to move forward.”

~`More than thirty local and international speakers will discuss the future of digital health.~

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic:--- Today, the agenda for the 3rd Latin American Congress of Digital Health, themed "Creating the health of the future," was announced. The event will be held on October 10th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The announced was made by Fedor Vidal, CEO of Arium Salud Digital, and Amelia Reyes Mora, president of AF Comunicación Estratégica.
"The digitalization of healthcare is imperative to ensure patient safety and operational efficiency. It impacts everyone, from providers to patients, and is essential for delivering the care quality required in the 21st century. Our dedication to digital transformation is a direct investment in the well-being of those we serve," stated Vidal.
Reyes Mora emphasized that the event aims "to foster constructive dialogue on pertinent health industry issues within the country and region, and to explore how technology and e-health can effectively address the challenges we encounter."
The congress will share insights and lessons to achieve a brighter health future. It will commence with opening remarks by Dr. Víctor Atallah, the Minister of Public Health and Social Assistance of the Dominican Republic. Thirty speakers, including health center representatives and tech experts from various countries, will discuss digital health's future.
An inaugural cocktail is scheduled for October 9, hosted by José Ignacio Paliza, the Minister of the Presidency of the Dominican Republic.
This edition features an engaging agenda that includes six panels and four keynote speeches, addressing topics such as "The Future of Digital Health," "The Impact of Innovation, Digital Acceleration, and the Adoption of New Technologies in Healthcare," and "The Challenge of Data Interoperability and Open Platforms."
Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to explore "The Interrelationship and Synergies Between Providers and Insurers in a Digital World," "The Skills and Challenges for the Future Health Workforce," and "Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Patient Care."
Furthermore, discussions will cover "Lessons from the Digital Transformation of the Health Sector in Latin America and the United States," "Cybersecurity in Hospitals and Clinics: The New Major Challenge," and "Ways to Improve and Humanize the Patient Experience in a Digital World," featuring prominent sector representatives from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the United States, and Mexico.
Finally, success stories for digitalization in relevant healthcare centers in the Dominican will also be showcased.
For information and registration you can visit the official website: congresosaluddigital.com