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MP Wescot-Williams calls for respect, reflection and unity ahead of Flag Day

GREAT BAY--Chairlady of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has extended advance Flag Day greetings to the people of St. Maarten, calling on the population to mark National Flag Day with pride, reflection and respect for the symbol that represents the nation.

MP Veronica Jansen-Webster commends Sundial, MPC on improved exam results

GREAT BAY--Member of Parliament Veronica Jansen-Webster is extending her sincere congratulations to the management, teachers, support staff, students, and parents of Sundial School and Milton Peters College (MPC) following the remarkable improvement in their preliminary examination results for the 2025-2026 academic year.

GEBE is owed 184.7 million in unpaid bills, putting company under severe financial strain

GREAT BAY--NV GEBE is carrying Cg. 184.7 million in unpaid customer bills, placing significant financial pressure on the utility company as it continues efforts to maintain electricity and water services, recover outstanding balances, and address long-standing public concerns over billing and payment arrangements.

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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.

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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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