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PHILIPSBURG--Bureau Telecommunications and Post (BTP) is preparing a new fuel clause tariff structure for GEBE after the utilities company failed to submit a proposal addressing deficiencies identified in the evaluation by the Regulatory Authority of Curaçao RAC and BTP, Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) Grisha Heyliger-Marten told Parliament during the debate on the draft 2027 budget.

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PHILIPSBURG--Government is exploring the establishment of a centralised National Vehicle Titling System that would create a verified record linking vehicles to their legal owners and help address issues ranging from abandoned wrecks and stolen vehicles to road planning and congestion.

International Softball Tournament champions Dream Warriors from St. Maarten.

ST MAARTEN-- Dream Warriors came from behind to win the International Softball Tournament held this weekend in Curacao.

In the final Dream Warriors faced Buena Vista in the under 14 division.

ST. LUCIA--Azaiah Duzon has made history by winning St. Maarten’s first gold medal at the OECS Swimming Championships, currently being held in Saint Lucia.
 Duzon claimed gold in the 11-12 years old category of the 50-metre breaststroke, beating competitors from across the region. The medal marks the first gold for St. Maarten since the country began participating in the regional championships.

Image depicting a Wärtsilä generator, courtesy of NV GEBE.

PHILIPSBURG--Agreements for three new Wärtsilä generators for St. Maarten’s sole utility provider, NV GEBE, were signed on November 4, marking the start of one of the most significant upgrades to GEBE's electricity generation infrastructure in years.