PHILIPSBURG-GEBE managing director, ir. William Brooks, presented the GEBE donation check to University of St. Martin board member, Danny Ramchandani, on February 12, 2009, making GEBE one of the University's Partners in the construction and upgrade of the university campus."The contribution comes at the perfect time," Ramchandani explained, " The construction of the second floor and upgrading of the classrooms is being finalized and the last payment is being sent to the contractor. In the next month, we will have the opening, so our partners can see what has been done."
GEBE community policy focuses specially on the youth, schools, sports and seniors. GEBE also adopted the Oranje School many years ago and continues to assist the school. "The donation to the university is very much in line with the GEBE community policy," Brooks explained, "Education and training are very important aspects of preparing for the future. During the past two years, the focus in GEBE has been on training, training, and training. We will continue to invest in our community and our schools."
"I am very happy that GEBE has become our partner in education. We look forward to full support in the future," Ramchandani stated as he accepted the check on behalf of the university. "The future of the university is very bright and now with GEBE on board, being an electricity company, it will be even brighter."