GEBE Warns of Power Outage Across St. Maarten Tonight

NV GEBE, St. Maarten's main electricity provider, has announced a planned power outage affecting multiple areas of the island tonight starting at 9:00 p.m. The interruption is necessary due to emergency maintenance work being carried out at one of the utility's substations. GEBE issued the public notice ahead of time to allow residents and businesses to prepare for the disruption. While the duration of the outage was not specified in the announcement, the emergency nature of the work suggests the timeline may be uncertain. Residents are advised to take precautions such as securing perishable food, charging devices, and avoiding unnecessary travel after the outage begins. Power outages can have significant impacts on St. Maarten's tourism-dependent economy, particularly for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses operating in the evening hours.