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Dutch Ministers meet with President of Parliament and Faction Leaders.

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dutchministersandparliament03042011Philipsburg:--- On Sunday President of Parliament Honourable Gracita Arrindell and faction leaders represented in Parliament met with Dutch Minister of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations Hon. Piet Hein Donner and Minister of Immigration and Asylum Hon. Gerd Leers at the House of Parliament.
Parliament's GEBE inquiry ends without answers as government says it still lacks critical utility data.

Parliament's GEBE inquiry ends without answers as government says it still lacks critical utility data.

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~Long-delayed meeting adjourned after dozens of questions remain unanswered; relief measures still dependent on information government says it has yet to receive~

PHILIPSBURG:---  A parliamentary meeting on NV GEBE, first requested in 2025, ended Friday without a conclusion after Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina acknowledged that numerous questions from Members of Parliament remained unanswered, forcing the session to be adjourned and to be continued at a later date.

The unusual ending came after hours of discussion on utility t...

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Cyberattack fallout still haunts consumers as government explains why utility relief never materialized.

Cyberattack fallout still haunts consumers as government explains why utility relief never materialized.

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~Parliament Told Billing Errors Took Years to Correct While Millions in Proposed Relief Measures Were Deemed Financially Unsustainable~

 

PHILIPSBURG: --- Nearly four years after a devastating cyberattack crippled NV GEBE's operations, Parliament was told Friday that the utility company spent years correcting billing errors, reconstructing customer accounts, and restoring financial records after incorrect meter readings led to inaccurate bills issued to consumers.

The disclosure came during the continuation of Parliament's public...

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GEBE Sticks with Wärtsilä as Government weighs energy security options.

GEBE Sticks with Wärtsilä as Government weighs energy security options.

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~Utility Cites Risks of Changing Suppliers While Government Explores Long-Term Energy Security Options~

PHILIPSBURG: NV GEBE remains in negotiations with Finnish engine manufacturer Wärtsilä as the utility evaluates its future power generation needs, with the government warning that switching suppliers could pose operational risks to the country's electricity network.

The disclosure emerged during Friday's parliamentary debate on GEBE, where Members of Parliament questioned the government about supplier agreements, energy infrastruct...

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GEBE-Sol fuel talks collapse over transparency dispute.

GEBE-Sol fuel talks collapse over transparency dispute.

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~PM Says Utility Sought Answers on Fuel Charges as Consumers Continue to Shoulder Rising Electricity Costs~

PHILIPSBURG — Negotiations between NV GEBE and fuel supplier Sol have broken down amid a dispute over fuel pricing transparency, with Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina revealing in Parliament that the utility company was unable to obtain detailed justification for several costs embedded in the fuel price ultimately paid by consumers.

The disclosure emerged during Friday's continuation of Parliament's long-delayed GEBE meeting, w...

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No formal disconnection policy at GEBE despite ongoing service cutoffs.

No formal disconnection policy at GEBE despite ongoing service cutoffs.

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~ Utility relies on internal practices while new collection and disconnection rules are still being drafted~

PHILIPSBURG: ---  NV GEBE is disconnecting customers without a formally approved disconnection policy, according to information presented in Parliament on Friday, raising new questions about consumer protections as public frustration over electricity costs continues to grow.

The disclosure emerged during the continuation of Parliament's long-delayed GEBE meeting when Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina responded to questions...

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ORCO Bank Launches Autoxperience Sxm 2026: Your New Car is Closer than you think.

ORCO Bank Launches Autoxperience Sxm 2026: Your New Car is Closer than you think.

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~Island-Wide Car Loan Campaign Offers 100% Financing, 24-Hour Approval and the Chance to Win XCG 7,500~


PHILIPSBURG:---  Orco Bank, S...

As consumers prepare to march, parliament hears why relief has yet to reach GEBE customers.

As consumers prepare to march, parliament hears why relief has yet to reach GEBE customers.

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PHILIPSBURG:---  With a public march scheduled for Monday and growing frustration over electricity bills and fuel clause charges, Pa...

GEBE Debate Resumes a Year Later as PM Defends Government Actions Amid Management Change.

GEBE Debate Resumes a Year Later as PM Defends Government Actions Amid Management Change.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina on Friday defended the government's actions regarding NV GEBE, answering a series of que...

Parliament resumes GEBE deliberations as Prime Minister prepares to Address Outstanding Questions.

Parliament resumes GEBE deliberations as Prime Minister prepares to Address Outstanding Questions.

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Parliament on Friday resumed deliberations on matters related to NV GEBE, with Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina ret...

Milton Peters College & Sundial School Report Strong Improvement in Preliminary Examination Results.

Milton Peters College & Sundial School Report Strong Improvement in Preliminary Examination Results.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- Milton Peters College (MPC) and Sundial School are pleased to announce encouraging preliminary results from the firs...

Iris Arrindell to Serve as Temporary Manager of NV GEBE.

Iris Arrindell to Serve as Temporary Manager of NV GEBE.

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Former Chief Financial Officer Iris Arrindell is set to assume the position of Temporary Manager of NV GEBE, accord...

Stories That Inspire Across Generations: Trilingual Masterpieces.

Stories That Inspire Across Generations: Trilingual Masterpieces.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- We are bursting with excitement here at the Sint Maarten Library as we welcome our readers, families, and the wider commu...

Minister of Finance Secures Settlement of Outstanding Passenger Safety Fees; PJIAE Now Up to Date with Transfers to Government.

Minister of Finance Secures Settlement of Outstanding Passenger Safety Fees; PJIAE Now Up to Date with Transfers to Government.

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PHILIPSBURG:---  Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs has confirmed that the Government has received approximately Cg. 6.5 million from...

Colombian-Style Scooter Reform Following Series of Fatal Accidents and Hit-and-Run Incidents.

Colombian-Style Scooter Reform Following Series of Fatal Accidents and Hit-and-Run Incidents.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- In response to a series of tragic scooter-related fatalities, serious traffic collisions, and growing concerns about...

Fatal Traffic Accident Claims Another Life on Brouwers Road.

Fatal Traffic Accident Claims Another Life on Brouwers Road.

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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating another fatal traffic accident that occurred during the early mo...

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Tune in to National Messages on Saturday at 9:00 AM to Commemorate the 41st Anniversary of Flag Day.

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PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):--- The Department of Communication (DCOMM) will be broadcasting national Flag Day messages in commemoration of the 41st Anniversary of Flag Day via its mediums from the Minister of Culture, Melissa Gumbs, Prime Minis...

Continuation urgent Public meeting of Parliament regarding pressing matters related to GEBE.

19 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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PHILIPSBURG:--- The House of Parliament will sit in a Public meeting on June 12, 2026.

The urgent Public meeting, which adjourned on August 21, 2025, and on September 3, 2025, of the Parliamentary Year 2024-2025, will be reconvened on Fri...

Barbados Selected to Host Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2027, Marking Event’s 45th Edition

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Barbados Selected to Host Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2027, Marking Event’s 45th Edition
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Following a successful 2026 Marketplace, Caribbean hospitality and tourism leaders will convene in Barbados from May 18-21, 2027 for the region's premier B2B tourism event

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.:---  The  Caribbean Hotel and Touris...

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The Letters

The Bonaire Education Crisis

3 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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We are commencing a series of articles dedicated to education on Bonaire. The objective is to examine the historical development of education on our island, the progress that has been achieved, the challenges that have persisted, and the...

Public Appeal Regarding Student Welfare, Accountability, and Educational Fairness at MAC School.

4 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Public Appeal Regarding Student Welfare, Accountability, and Educational Fairness at MAC School.
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 Dear Editor,

The concerns being raised regarding Methodist Agogic Center, also known as MAC School, have now reached a level where many parents and community members believe urgent national attention and an independent review are re...

Seven Years of Silence, Two Years of Deductions: CBA Employees Demand Pension Accountability.

7 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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Dear Editor,
A recent editorial provided a timely reminder of the mutual responsibilities employers and employees share to maintain respectful, lawful, and professional relationships under the laws of St. Maarten. Unfortunately, the curre...

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L'application locale qui fonctionne même sans réseau lors des crises climatiques

2 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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Face aux défis climatiques et aux zones blanches, une innovation locale change la donne : PIMS Antilles. Cette Progressive Web App (PWA) de nouvelle génération bouscule les codes en garantissant un accès total à l'information, que vous s...

INSCRIPTIONS SCOLAIRES 2026-2027 L’inscription en ligne suspendue.

4 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les parents d’élèves de la suspension des inscriptions scolaires en ligne pour les enfants rentrant en école maternelle et en classe de cours préparatoire (CP), pour l’année scolaire 2026-2027. Ce ...

INSCRIPTIONS SCOLAIRES 2026-2027 L’inscription en ligne suspendue.

6 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
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La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe les parents d’élèves de la suspension des inscriptions scolaires en ligne pour les enfants rentrant en école maternelle et en classe de cours préparatoire (CP), pour l’année scolaire 2026-2027. Ce ...

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