Court orders GEBE to address dangerous cables, Questions disconnection of customer with credit balance

Utility must begin corrective work within four weeks or face US$1,000 daily penalties; property holder must allow access to longstanding transformer station.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Court of First Instance has ordered GEBE to begin correcting a dangerous exposed-cable situation at a Simpson Bay property, while separately questioning why the utility disconnected the property’s electricity despite an undisputed credit balance.

In a September 29, 2026, judgment, published on October 5, Judge L.J. Saarloo...

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Husband’s bid to stop divorce rejected by Appeals Court.

A Sint Maarten man sought counseling or legal separation, but judges upheld his wife’s request to end the marriage.

PHILIPSBURG:---   A husband’s attempt to prevent the dissolution of his marriage has failed before the Joint Court of Justice, which upheld a Sint Maarten divorce ruling after finding that his wife remained firm in her decision to end the relationship.

The man wanted the couple referred to mediation or counseling to save their marriage. Alternatively, he requested a legal separati...

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Firearm seized during controls in St. Peters.

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., KPSM Flex Team was conducting preventative controls and searches in the

St. Peters area as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and combat illegal firearm possession.

During the controls, officers stopped and searched several individuals. During one of these searches, a Glock firearm was discovered in the possession of a male suspect.

The firearm was found to be loaded and ready for use. Officers immediately s...

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Simpson Bay police sub-station operational.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) would like to inform the general public that the Simpson Bay Police Substation is fully operational and actively serving the community.

The substation's continued operation aligns with KPSM’s commitment to maintaining effective safety and security measures throughout Sint Maarten and ensuring police services remain accessible to residents, businesses, and visitors.

The Simpson Bay area is an important destination for residents and tourists...

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