~ De Weever, Wuite sign plan ~
PHILIPSBURG--A second health survey, a survey to assess the situation among the elderly in St. Maarten and an impact study to assess the effects of environmental practices on health comprise part of the research the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA plans to embark on this year.
The surveys are among the goals outlined in the ministry's year plan, which was signed by Health Minister Cornelius de Weever and the ministry's Acting Secretary General Jorien Wuite, at an extended staff meeting at Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort and Casino on Wednesday.
Wuite also outlined the ministry's plans for 2011 to workers of all departments and fielded questions from staff members.
In brief remarks before signing the documents, De Weever told staffers that VSA had been the "leading ministry" thus far and encouraged workers to continue working in the best interest of St. Maarten. "Do not slow down now," he urged. "Continue to lead by example."
He encouraged staffers to remain grounded, continue to build VSA "for the people" and focus on its year plan to achieve VSA's goals.
VSA's multiannual policy objectives are to signal and intervene in health risks, potential labour conflicts and risks of vulnerable groups in society in a timely manner. The ministry also plans to renew and/or modify policies, programmes, activities and legislation in the areas of safety, public health, social affairs, community development, labour and employment.
It also intends to strengthen national, regional and international partnerships, reduce bureaucracy by working transparently, effectively and efficiently and strengthen supervision and adherence to regulations and guidelines in public health, social security and labour.
Wuite said the ministry aimed to offer professional ambulatory services, enhance the services of the Inspectorate and Mediator, achieve timely completion of social security requests, foreign labour licences and dismissals and ensure prompt completion of and adherence to subsidy provisions, among many other plans.
The ministry's budget stands at NAf. 58.6 million ? 14 per cent of government's NAf. 421-million budget, which was recently approved by the Committee for Financial Supervision (CFT), after government had slashed its budget to meet CFT requirements. Some 12 million (three per cent) of the ministry's budget will be derived from income.
Local government Financial Services Authority (FSA) David Beckham Sweden Simon Cowell Lake District
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