Grisha Congratulates Newly Appointed Temporary Manager of Gebe, Ms. Iris Arrindell, and Reaffirms her Demand for Transparency, Compliance and Lower Electricity Costs

Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunication (TEATT), Grisha Heyliger-Maarten, today congratulated Ms. Iris Arrindell on her appointment as Temporary Manager of NV GEBE. The Minister characterized the appointment as a significant move toward restoring stability, transparency, and public confidence in the utility company, expressing anticipation for constructive cooperation. Heyliger-Maarten also reiterated her previous position regarding the recent fuel clause increase. She emphasized that any adjustments must be based on verified information and lawful procedures, stating her condemnation of the increase as unjustified due to a lack of transparent data remains unchanged. This underscores ongoing demands for accountability and clarity concerning electricity costs for St. Maarten residents.