On Monday I called Gebe in order to ask to re-locate the water meter because since Government removed part of my fence no one has taken measures to ensure that the water line is protected. The traffic is now using the property that used to be enclosed and constantly break the water pipe.
Since Monday I called Mr. Steven Duzanson every day twice and still today is Friday and still no water. I called Gebe and ask the operator to speak with the supervisor of Mr. Duzanson. The operator told me that the supervisor is Mr. Brooks himself and he is off island. I then ask to speak with the assistant of Mr. Brooks and I was told to call back on Monday as no one was available. I then call again and ask to speak with Mr. Duzanson as it is 5 days now without water. Finally I spoke with him and the story was the same. I am still awaiting the report of the planning department. I then ask him how to contact the Board of directors of GEBE. He said to that there was no physical address and I should contact Mr. Lambert. I then ask him if any commissioner carry any responsibility in regards to Gebe and he told that it was Mr. Th. Heyliger.
Before I make my final remarks I would like to share another story regarding the “The good and efficient” service provided by GEBE. More then 6 months ago I ask that the electrical meter be re-located. Last week the pole of which the meter was hooked up fell down and the meter was re-located the same day. Who is responsible? MANAGEMENT. If management fails the only option is replacement. My observation is nothing personal but based on logic interpretation of “doing business”. I report and you decide.
With a heavy heart I write these things because I love Sint Maarten. This is and was my home town for 37 years and I want the best for it. Nevertheless we are in difficult times and no matter what status we want to achieve it will not work unless we change our attitude and the way we doing business. I can write every day a page on the frustration that you encounter just being in Sint Maarten.
It has nothing to do with the economy it is a simple issue of lack of respect, lack of moral values and obviously lack of political leadership. I do hope that the younger generation step up to plate because there is a need to make changes in the political arena and bring more dynamic and positive leaders to the fore front.
Sint Maarten is still one of the better islands in the Caribbean but we need to CHANGE if we want to preserve our island for the next generation to come. There is still hope to make Sint Maarten a better place to live. We deserve it.
Hen Ling Soon