~Law still at council of advice, hopefully with parliament soon for approval.~
PHILIPSBURG:--- Leader of the United People’s Party, MP Rolando Brison has initiated a National Ordinance introducing a Health Levy on all tourists. The law, which he drafted himself, codifies the existing mandatory insurance for arriving tourists but adds basic accident insurance. This codification, which aims to have the government’s SZV administer the insurance rather than a private company, also will bring much-needed funds to the SZV and by extension the coffers of the government.
“Tourism is all we have right now for our economy, and it’s important ...
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