The winners collecting their cash prizes. Yaadfowl is fourth left and Ashayna Nisbett is left. Fish Da Mega Boss is not in picture.

POND ISLAND--A single point separated victory from defeat on Tuesday night at the Carnival Village, where Edsel “Yaadfowl” Eusebius retained his Senior Calypso crown in one of the closest finishes in recent memory, edging Fish da Mega Boss 487 to 486 points to secure back-to-back titles at the Nagico Senior Calypso Finals.

Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling.

PHILIPSBURG--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling, representing Soualiga Action Movement (SAM), has responded to recent public statements by Nation, Opportunity and Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis, stating that his concerns are based on an incorrect understanding of the facts and legal framework.

TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten.

PHILIPSBURG--Government is evaluating targeted relief for vulnerable groups, possible adjustments to excise taxes, phased price increases, and stronger price control measures as part of its response to rising global fuel and living costs, TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten said during the continuation of a meeting of Parliament on Monday.

The large gathering of bus drivers during Friday’s meeting.

PHILIPSBURG--The United Bus Driver Association reported a full house at its emergency general meeting on Friday evening, as drivers voiced growing frustration over rising fuel prices and unchanged government-regulated fares.

The 2026 St. Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen Emerle Tisson of St. Lucia (center) flanked by First runner up Kentonea Fortin of St. Eustatius (left) and second runner up Miss St Maarten Keisy Quant.

POND ISLAND--Emerle Tisson of St. Lucia has been crowned the 2026 St. Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen following a strong and consistent performance at Carnival Village on Wednesday night.