On Thursday, December 11, 2014, the Council of Ministers met with the representatives of N.V. GEBE to discuss the contributions of the Water Company to the Government of Sint Maarten. The Water Company is owned by the Government, but managed by N.V. GEBE.
At the meeting N.V. GEBE was represented by the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Directors Mr. René Richardson and its Members Mr. Patrice Gumbs, Mrs. Veronica Jansen-Webster and Mr. Edwin Gumbs. Attending on behalf of N.V. GEBE management were Mr. Romelio Maduro, President of the Managing Board N.V. GEBE/Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Rene Gartner Chief Financial Officer.
In addition, Mr. Hubert Lopez attended the meeting in his capacity as advisor to the Government regarding water related matters.
All parties present agreed that the Water Company will contribute NAf. 5 million to the Government of Sint Maarten for the Budget year 2014.