PHILIPSBURG:--- N.V. GEBE is proud to commemorate its 65th anniversary, marking more than six decades of dedicated service in providing electricity and water services to the people of St. Maarten. Despite facing challenges, this major milestone is a reflection of NV GEBE's enduring commitment to powering progress, supporting community development, and adapting to the ever-evolving needs of the nation, with a dedication to service and sustainability.
The 65th anniversary represents a proud legacy of resilience, service, and growth. It is a moment to honor the journey that began in 1959 and to recognize the generations of employees, leaders, and customers who have shaped GEBE into the cornerstone of utility service on St. Maarten with a sense of pride. It is also a time to look forward, to innovate, to modernize, and to elevate NV GEBE's services in the years to come.
GEBE has been at the heart of St. Maarten’s development, playing a critical role in powering homes, businesses, schools, healthcare institutions, and the island's overall economic development.
From the early days of limited infrastructure to today’s extensive electricity and water distribution networks, NV GEBE has continuously grown with the island. Although along with growth, there can be diverse challenges, NV GEBE remains steadfast on the company's vision for progress. Through investments in new power generation technology, improved infrastructure developments, technological advancements, modernized water distribution systems, and ongoing expansion of the grid, NV GEBE has continued to rise and conquer each challenge resulting from the growing demand of a constantly evolving population and economy.
Over the years, several key initiatives have stood out at NV GEBE. One of the most impactful was the rapid restoration of electricity and water services following the devastation of Hurricane Irma in 2017. Despite significant damage, our team worked tirelessly to reconnect communities and businesses, proving NV GEBE’s resilience and dedication. Other notable initiatives include our school outreach programs to engage and educate the next generation and ongoing efforts toward integrating renewable energy solutions to build a more sustainable future.
To our valued customers: thank you for your trust, patience, and partnership throughout the years. This 65th anniversary is as much yours as it is ours. To our dedicated employees: thank you for your countless years of service. Each and every one of you forms a crucial component of NV GEBE's dedicated services to our community with resilience and pride.
We acknowledge the challenges and are committed to learning, improving, and growing with you. Our promise remains steadfast: to provide reliable, safe, and efficient utility services with integrity and care.
Looking ahead, GEBE is focused on modernization, sustainability, and customer service. We are committed to building a smarter utility company that meets international standards while staying rooted in community values.
To mark our 65th anniversary, NV GEBE will be celebrating with our customers by sharing commemorative items at our offices. As NV GEBE celebrates this milestone, we also take this moment to reaffirm our commitment to the community that we serve. We ask for our customers' enduring patience and understanding while NV GEBE is undergoing a period of transformation that will shape the next chapter of utility services on St. Maarten.
Our motto, "the power to serve," is not just a slogan; it is a commitment we live by every day. We do not take this responsibility lightly. With every challenge we face and every improvement we pursue, we remain steadfastly focused on serving the people of St. Maarten with integrity, reliability, and care. The journey continues, and so does our dedication to powering a brighter, more sustainable future for all.