You explain that you're here to investigate the oddity of Port Haven not communicating with the outside world. Especially the country's current government.
Pennybags looks at you in confusion, "But... I filed the town's taxes not three months ago. I have a receipt. If this is of such concern, you may feel to inspect our records. You'll be able to look at them tomorrow, at the town centre."
With that apparently cleared up, the mayor then invites you to explore the town, especially the town clock, which happens to be the only real tourist attraction in the entire city.