PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE has announced that it is discontinuing further discussions with the Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten (ACP-SXM) and will instead communicate directly with customers as part of its efforts to rebuild trust.

 In a statement issued Tuesday, June 30, the utility company said its priority is to ensure that customers receive clear, accurate and timely information directly from NV GEBE regarding their accounts, available support, payment options and the steps being taken to help customers become current with their payments.

PHILIPSBURG--Team Sint Maarten delivered strong performances in the Netherlands after the cancellation of the 2026 Dutch National Championships, with athletes competing instead in an alternative qualification meet.

NV GEBE Temporary Manager Iris Arrindell

PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE Temporary Manager Iris Arrindell said the company is prepared to continue engaging ACP-SXM in good faith on consumer concerns, but will not continue discussions with the group if information from those discussions is repeatedly presented and spun to the public in a way that is contrary to what was actually discussed or agreed.

PHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE has paused the disconnection of non-paying consumers that had been scheduled for Monday, June 29, following what it described as a fruitful meeting with representatives of the Association for Consumer Protection St Maarten (ACP-SXM) on Friday, June 26.

Patrick Drijvers

PHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE expects to introduce prepaid electricity service by next year after completing the installation of smart meters and the software system needed to support the service, GEBE Manager Distribution Patrick Drijvers said during a GEBE press conference last Friday.