Luv Lux Mas revellers during the parade.

~ Elias Jones Best Individual~

PHILIPSBURG--The streets of Philipsburg came alive in a burst of colour, music and energy as the Grand Carnival Parade 2026 delivered a dazzling showcase of costumes, culture and high-energy performances.

From left:  President Louis Mussington and Vice Presidents Alain Richardson, Michel Petit, and Bernadette Davis.  (Robert Luckock photo)

MARIGOT--It was a particularly sombre press conference held on Thursday, April 30, when President Louis Mussington faced the press for his first official reaction to the liquidation of Air Antilles announced on April 27 by the court in Guadeloupe.

The parade is expected to begin at 10:00am

PHILIPSBURG—St. Maarten Police Force KPSM has announced traffic measures and safety guidelines in connection with the Grand Carnival Parade, scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026.

PHILIPSBURG -- Global creator and entertainer IShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr.) touched down in St. Maarten Wednesday evening, his last stop in a push to breaking the record for most countries streamed in one day.

Former UP Member of Parliament Rolando Brison

~ Dos Santos and Gehani fully acquitted ~

PHILIPSBURG--Former Member of Parliament, representing the United People’s (UP) party, Rolando Brison has been sentenced by the Court of First Instance of Sint Maarten in the “Lissabon” case, which concerns official bribery.