Tag Archives: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Marianas – Imperial Pacific told to pay up before government takes ‘the next step’
The Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands has told Imperial Pacific International (IPI), the previous owner of the now shut Imperial Pacific Casino, that if it doesn’t stump up its arrears, the Government will take ‘the next step.’ “I hope that IPI can take care of their pending issues,” said Governor Ralph…
Northern Marianas – FBI raids Saipan Governor’s office over Imperial Palace casino
Trouble is continuing to mount for Saipan’s Imperial Palace casino with FBI agents raiding the governor of Saipan’s home and office, as well those linked to Imperial Pacific International. Saipan’s Governor Ralph Torres was questioned as well as phones and computers being analysed. Governor Torres said: “In every opportunity I have been given to serve…
Northern Marinas – Typhoon forces Tinian Dynasty to shut
The Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino in the Northern Marianas has been forced to shut down temporarily due to the effects of Typhoon Soudelor. The Tinian Mayor’s said in a statement: “In a meeting with representatives from Hong Kong Entertainment and Spectrum Gaming, HKE’s casino operation consultants, it was confirmed to Tinian Mayor JP San…
Northern Marianas – Imperial Pacific lands Saipan casino licence
Imperial Pacific International, an investor in one of Macau’s biggest junket operators, has announced it will develop a US$3.14bn casino resort in the western Pacific island of Saipan. Imperial Pacific, a financial contributor to the Hengsheng Group, confirmed it had been issued with a 25-year casino licence by the government of the Commonwealth of the…
Northern Marianas – Superior Court issues restraining order on Northern Marianas licence award
The Northern Marianas Superior Court has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Government from ruling on whether to award a licence for a $2bn casino project on the island of Saipan. Associate Judge David Wiseman put the order in place after a licence applicant, Marianas Stars Entertainment, requested a temporary restraining order, saying it…
