Prime Minister updates Parliament and public.

August 27, 2022

~Actions taken to ensure the future and proper functioning of N.V. GEBE~

PHILIPSBURG:--- With the ongoing challenges of N.V. GEBE, and after the general shareholders meeting held on Friday, August 19, Prime Minister and Minister of General Affairs Silveria Jacobs has maintained direct communication with the Supervisory Board of Directors of the utility company. The aim has been ensuring communication of the shareholders’ wishes as expressed during said General Shareholders Meeting. During this week there was an increased need to ensure the company properly addresses the public’s concern regarding the billing challenges as well as steps being taken ...

Source: https://www.smn-news.com/index.php/st-maarten-st-martin-news/41143-prime-minister-updates-parliament-and-public.html

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