Police Investigate Overnight Break-In at Jewelry Store on Front Street.

PHILIPSBURG:-- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is currently investigating a break-in at a jewelry store located on Front Street, which most likely occurred during the nighttime hours.
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, Central Dispatch received a report of a burglary. Preliminary investigations indicate that unknown suspect(s) unlawfully gained access to the jewelry store during the night and left the premises with an unknown amount of jewelry.

Police patrols were dispatched to the location, and detectives, along wit...

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New Tax Marshal Takes Oath at Courthouse.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Tax Administration on Monday, January 12, 2026, marked an important milestone with the official swearing-in of Mr. Ashwin Straker as Tax Marshal within the Receivers Department during a formal ceremony held at the Courthouse.

The oath of office was administered in the presence of judicial officials and colleagues, symbolizing Mr. Straker’s formal assumption of the duties and responsibilities of the role. As Tax Marshal, Mr. Straker will play a critical role in enforcing tax collection, including serving summons, placing liens...

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All political parties must maintain & submit a register of donations.

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Electoral Council hereby reminds all registered political parties that In accordance with Article 37, paragraph 1 of the National Ordinance on Registration
and the Finances of Political Parties, they are required to submit to the Electoral Council a chronological register of donations of all donations received throughout the year
2025, be it in cash, by transfer or in kind, before February 1st, 2026.

All political parties that did not receive any donations in 2025 must also submit a signed register.
All donations ...

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Ministry of Justice Completes Phase One of LB Process on Schedule.

Additional Batch Identified Following Internal Review

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Ministry of Justice confirms that all originally established batches under Phase One of the Landbesluit (LB) process were fully compiled and validated in December 2025, in accordance with the commitment made to justice workers and the public by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025.

During an update provided on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the Minister of Justice outlined the work completed by the Ministry, emphasizing that the Ministry’s institutional responsibility wi...

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