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Megaleios publishes white paper “How to Fix a Utility Company”
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) — Megaleios Communications + Consultancy has published How to Fix a Utility Company, a governance white paper examining N.V. GEBE as a live case study in utility governance, reliability, public trust, financial transparency, and institutional recovery. When a utility company struggles, the damage is not limited to engines, invoices, or boardrooms. It reaches homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, workers, investors, and the confidence people place in public institutions. The paper brings together reports, headlines, court cases, complaints, policy documents, and public information to provide a wider view of the crisis facing GEBE. Its purpose is not to attack anyone, but to help shift the conversation from blame to repair. “As a researcher, I kept noticing the same patterns across government-owned...
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St. Maarten Students Sweep Top Awards in the After the Storm: Youth Designing Climate Resilience for the Caribbean Project
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Students from St. Maarten Academy and the Methodist Agogic Centre – Comprehensive Secondary Education (MAC-CSE) earned all three top awards in the After the Storm: Youth Designing Climate Resilience for the Caribbean Project, a regional UNESCO initiative that challenged Caribbean youth to develop innovative, science-based solutions for climate resilience and sustainable development. The awards were presented during the award ceremony held online on June 18, 2026. St. Maarten Academy captured First Place and Third Place, while MAC-CSE secured Second Place, making St. Maarten the only participating territory to win all three top honours. The regional competition brought together youth-led environmental initiatives from six secondary schools across the Caribbean, including one from Curaçao, three from Jamaica, and two...
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MP Lacroes Calls on Residents to Report Sewage and Septic Problems Across Sint Maarten
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Member of Parliament (MP) Francisco A. Lacroes has submitted questions to the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) concerning sewage discharge, septic overflows, and wastewater issues affecting various neighborhoods throughout Sint Maarten. MP Lacroes made it known that numerous residents have raised concerns regarding septic water flowing onto public roads, drains, yards, and residential areas, creating potential public health and environmental concerns for years. “Residents have repeatedly expressed concerns about sewage and septic water entering public spaces. These situations not only affect the quality of life within our communities but may also pose serious health and environmental risks,” Lacroes stated. As part of his parliamentary inquiry, the Member of Parliament is inviting members of...
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NV GEBE to Communicate Directly with Customers as Company Continues Rebuilding Trust
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – “At NV GEBE, we know that rebuilding trust begins with open, honest and consistent communication. Today, Tuesday, June 30, we want to reaffirm our commitment to communicating directly with our customers as we continue working together toward a stronger relationship and a brighter future for our community,” NV GEBE said in a press statement on Tuesday. “Our priority is simple: to ensure every customer receives clear, accurate and timely information directly from us about their account, available support, payment options and the steps we are taking together to help customers become current with their payments. “As part of this customer-focused approach, we have made the decision to discontinue further discussions with the Association for Consumer Protection St....
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Sint Maarten Library Celebrates Successful “Influencer Open House: Discover Your Library”
SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - What happens when today's digital storytellers meet the place where every story begins? We, at the St. Maarten Library answered that question by welcoming local influencers for its successful “Influencer Open House: Discover Your Library,” highlighting the library as a vibrant space for inspiration, creativity, and connection. The St. Maarten Library hosted its “Influencer Open House: Discover Your Library” on Saturday, June 27, 2026, welcoming more than 40 attendees for an afternoon focused on exploring library services, programs, and digital resources. The event brought together members of the public, families, local influencers, and community stakeholders to experience the library’s offerings and to encourage engagement with reading, literacy, and lifelong learning. The initiative aimed to highlight library services and...
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