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PM: GEBE relief must be lawful, sustainable, based on verified data

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament that government remains committed to exploring relief for GEBE consumers, but stressed that any measure must be lawful, financially responsible and sustainable.

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GEBE-SOL fuel talks failed over lack of transparency in pass-through costs

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament that negotiations between NV GEBE and SOL on a new fuel contract failed because of what he described as a lack of transparency in the charges proposed by SOL.

PM Mercelina says GEBE in process of formalizing disconnection policy

GREAT BAY--Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina told Parliament on Friday that NV GEBE is in the process of formalizing its collection and disconnection policy, while payment arrangements remain available for customers with outstanding balances.

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Connor: eVROMI’s success depends on coordination, training and consistent use

GREAT BAY--National Recovery Program Bureau Director Claret Connor says the success of eVROMI will depend on coordination, information sharing, training and consistent use by the institutions and people responsible for making the system function.

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Aruba’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designation highlights Caribbean momentum as St. Maarten advances its own process

ORANJESTAD/GREAT BAY--Aruba has officially been designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a development being viewed as a milestone for the Dutch Caribbean and a strong signal of the growing regional focus on sustainability, biodiversity protection, and responsible development.

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Royal Caribbean welcomes Legend of the Seas ahead of July 2026 European debut

MIAMI--Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed Legend of the Seas to its fleet, marking the continued expansion of the company’s Icon Class lineup. After nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, the third Icon Class ship is now ready for its July 2026 debut in Europe.

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Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Meets with India’s Ambassador to Explore Opportunities Between Both Countries

THE HAGUE--Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita Arrindell recently paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Kumar Tuhin, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, at the Embassy of India in The Hague. The meeting formed part of ongoing efforts to explore opportunities that can contribute to the sustainable development of St. Maarten.

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ACP-SXM to public: Pay your current consumption, while disputed bills are addressed

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, is urging consumers to continue making efforts to pay their current GEBE consumption while disputed balances are addressed through proper legal and administrative channels.

ACP-SXM raises governance red flags at GEBE calls for audit of decisions

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, is calling for urgent clarity on the governance structure of NV GEBE, after President Peggy-Ann Richardson raised concerns about the utility company’s supervisory board, temporary management structure and decisions taken during the 14-month tenure of former transition manager Thomas Roggendorf.

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