PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) is pleased to announce the official launch of the IVSA Strengthening Project, which kicked off last week. This initiative marks a step toward enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of the Inspectorate of Health, Social Development, and Labor (IVSA).
Earlier this year, the TWO approved the IVSA project as part of Sint Maarten’s broader institutional strengthening agenda under the Country Package. The project focuses on modernizing IVSA’s organizational structure, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and ensuring its operations are supported by a coherent legislative framework.
The first phase of the project, approved by the Council of Ministers (CoM), establishes the project team:
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Mrs. Jorien Wuite – Project Manager
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Mrs. Noella Ruivenkamp – Organizational Developer
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Mr. Jan Egbert Temmink – Legislative Draftsman
The team will work closely with the Ministry’s leadership and staff to assess the Inspectorate’s current functions and develop proposals aimed at strengthening oversight, compliance, and service delivery in public health, social development, and labor.
Minister of VSA, Richinel Brug, welcomed the initiative, stating: "Strengthening the IVSA is essential to ensuring that the Ministry can continue to effectively safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of our community. This project represents an important step toward a more modern and responsive."
Regular updates on the progress of the IVSA Strengthening Project will be shared as implementation advances.
