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Constitutional Court petitioned by Ombudsman, Penal Code brought into question

Written by Staff Reporter Tuesday, 29 January 2013 18:02

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The Ombudsman of St. Maarten Drs. Nilda Arduin announced on Tuesday that the Constitutional Court of St. Maarten has been petitioned for the first time.

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Justice Minister seeks Parliamentary approval for Justice Park

Written by Steven Cyrillien Thursday, 24 January 2013 12:00

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Minister of Justice Roland Duncan was in parliament on Wednesday, where he continued to provide information on the proposed Justice Park to law makers.

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Police headquarters need to be upgraded says Justice Minister

Written by Steven Cyrillien Thursday, 17 January 2013 16:35

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The governing program 2012 – 2014 was publicly presented at the Sonesta Great Bay Resort on Wednesday morning.

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Performa hearing in the King double murder investigation scheduled for Thursday

Written by Steven Cyrillien Wednesday, 09 January 2013 16:40

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - A hearing for the alleged killers in the King family case is scheduled to take place on Thursday afternoon, stated attorney Brenda Brooks, who is representing one of the accused.

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Minister Duncan satisfied with work of law enforcement

Written by Steven Cyrillien Sunday, 30 December 2012 13:52

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - Speaking on the programme "People's Voice" with Lloyd Richardson on Sunday, Minister with the responsibility for Justice, Roland Duncan expressed total satisfaction with the work of law enforcement officers.

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Criminal investigation launched into death of tow truck passenger

Written by Staff Reporter Thursday, 27 December 2012 17:15

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The investigation into the brutal death of a woman on the AJC Brower's road early Wednesday morning is now being viewed as a criminal case.

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New Justice fees to help pay for Justice Park

Written by Steven Cyrillien Friday, 07 December 2012 14:48

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The proposed Justice Park was a point of discussion during a Central Committee meeting of parliament on Thursday afternoon.

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Former Govt advisor arrested for fraud, considerable amount of Govt money involved

Written by Staff Reporter Tuesday, 04 December 2012 14:34

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - A man by the name of Gibbs of the advisory firm, Global Advisory Service, was arrested on Tuesday by the Federal Detectives on St. Maarten.

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King double murder case to go to trial in January 2013

Written by Staff Reporter Friday, 30 November 2012 15:16

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - The King double murder investigation is expected to come to a head when the detained suspects and the office of the Public Prosecutor will present their case before the Judge on January 22nd 2013.

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Drugs and home made weapons found in prison system

Written by Staff Reporter Wednesday, 28 November 2012 15:46

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten - A large quantity of contraband obtained from the Pointe Blanche and Simpson Bay Prison, was placed on display Wednesday during the Council of Ministers Press briefing.

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