On St. Eustatius (Statia), Gramva Enterprises has been serving the island and its community since the year 2000. What started as a gas station has grown into much more. Today, Gramva offers fuel and automotive products such as batteries, tires, oils, and filters, and is gradually expanding into tools and home goods as well.
For Managing Director Anthonie Hooker, Gramva has always been built on something personal. Even the name tells a story. “It’s actually an acronym of all my family members,” he shares.
As one of the island's only gas stations, Gramva plays an important role in the daily life of Statia. Its central location makes it a convenient stop, but what really sets the business apart is its commitment to keep evolving with the community’s needs. “We try to be as innovative as we can,” Anthony says.
That also shows in the way Gramva approaches payments. The business offers customers multiple payment options, including Sentoo. For Anthony, adding Sentoo was about making the payment experience easier for both customers and staff.
"It’s one more tool to help me streamline my business."
On a small island, convenience matters. If someone forgets their wallet or runs into card issues, Sentoo offers him practical alternative. “If you have your phone, you can pay with Sentoo, so you don’t have to go and come back,” Anthony says. “People never forget their phone.”
When asked if he would recommend Sentoo to other business owners on Statia, Anthony did not hesitate: “All day and twice on the weekend.”
