Airport – The operations of Princess Juliana International Airport were affected yesterday afternoon due to an electrical problem. GEBE experienced a power outage. The power returned with a surge causing the main switch in the GEBE power house at the airport to trip. This prevented the electricity from entering into the building. The equipment that regulates the activation of our generator detected GEBE electricity and as a result the generator safety mechanism switched off the generator, leaving the facility without electricity.
The problem started around 02:45 pm after which the airport technical department immediately started to examine the problem to ensure that remedial measures were taken. At approximately 04:30 pm the issue was resolved and restoration of all affected systems began.
An information circular was sent to all tenants to inform them of the unfortunate events and to express our apologies for any inconvenience caused as a result of the incident.
Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V.
Simpson Bay,
drs. Eugene B. Holiday
President