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GEBE Board: Govt’s proposed fuel clause cut ‘grand political gesture,’ suggests its own relief measures

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 14 Aug 2025
In response to the shareholder’s recent request for the board’s immediate resignation and growing public concerns over GEBE’s performance, the board defended its approach and countered with several relief proposals it says are more sustainable.
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Ottley to target failing schools, low wages, GEBE crisis, worker abuse when Parliament resumes

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 06 Aug 2025
... the Philipsburg marketplace and GEBE remain unresolved ... Ottley also referred to the unresolved Philipsburg Marketplace saga, saying it will be among the key issues addressed alongside the GEBE inquiry.
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Ottley to request parliamentary inquiry into GEBE operations

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 04 Aug 2025
PHILIPSBURG--United People's (UP) party Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Ottley says he will formally request a parliamentary inquiry into the operations and management of government-owned utility company NV GEBE.
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PM warns GEBE Board: Resign or govt. will use full legal powers

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 04 Aug 2025
Luc Mercelina has confirmed that the government, as sole shareholder of NV GEBE, “instructed” the ... “GEBE is not a playground for power, it’s a lifeline for every household and business on this island.”.
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Shareholder asks GEBE board to step  down, board expected to meet on matter 

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 02 Aug 2025
 . PHILIPSBURG--The shareholder of utilities company GEBE has asked the company’s entire Supervisory Board of Directors (SBOD) to step down, a reliable source close to the board told The Daily Herald on Friday ... .
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GEBE staff concerned about leadership, incoming CEO denies plans to fire staffers

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 01 Aug 2025
PHILIPSBURG--Concerns have been raised by NV GEBE employees about the leadership style and communication approach of incoming CEO and Transition Manager Thomas Roggendorf, including reports that he suggested terminating a number of senior staff.
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GEBE spends $15K on ‘USA Today’ interview, incoming CEO says cost supports tourism

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 01 Aug 2025
PHILIPSBURG--Incoming GEBE CEO and Transition Manager Thomas ... Roggendorf was asked whether he believed this was an appropriate use of company funds, given that GEBE is facing financial challenges.
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MP Ottley: Prime Minister’s remarks distract from double taxation and unmet GEBE relief

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 31 Jul 2025
Member of Parliament Omar Ottley, representing United People’s (UP) party ... GEBE’s energy production ... He further accused Mercelina of trying to distract from the main issue by focusing on GEBE’s exemption. “My statements were never about GEBE ... .
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GEBE pushes back on RAC-BTP plan to lower electricity tariffs

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 31 Jul 2025
GEBE, which says it does not understand how the recommendation was calculated and will conduct its own internal review ... In response, Mercelina has requested a detailed explanation from GEBE’s supervisory board, including a copy of its upcoming report.
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Where Dawn Breaks and Dreams Take Root: The GEBE Family

Nasdaq Globe Newswire 25 Jul 2025
SINGAPORE, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --. The Early Birds. Nurturing a Legacy from Dawn ... .
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MP York warns of ‘silent storm’ at NV GEBE, questions transparency

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 21 Jul 2025
PHILIPSBURG--Member of Parliament (MP) Darryl York of National Alliance (NA) is publicly voicing concern about what he describes as a “silent storm” brewing at utility company NV GEBE ... “NV GEBE, St ... He vowed to keep a close eye on NV GEBE’s trajectory.
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GEBE honours seven staff for long-standing service

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 04 Jul 2025
Officials of utilities company NV GEBE and most of the jubilee celebrants. PHILIPSBURG--Utilities company NV GEBE has recognised seven employees who have dedicated a combined 195 years to the government-owned company.
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York questions why GEBE boss Roggendorf spoke to foreign press before local media

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 24 Jun 2025
Last week I saw a USA TODAY interview with the new temporary manager [of GEBE], but to date, I haven’t seen any local media houses being able to interview any of the new management board of GEBE.
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PM appeals to GEBE to cut fuel tariff to 6-7 cents, slashing bills by 19% from July 2025 billing cycle

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 11 Jun 2025
Luc Mercelina has appealed to the Supervisory Board of Directors (SBOD) of NV GEBE to instruct its Managing Board to correct identified irregularities in the electricity fuel clause ... GEBE is to review ...
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PM Mercelina sends energy relief recommendations to GEBE board

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 06 Jun 2025
Mercelina said the report had been forwarded in full to GEBE’s SBOD, along with his instructions that the recommendations be communicated to the company’s executive board for timely execution.
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