Emmanuel T. S. Bryan Manabat/For The Guam Daily Post. The IPI audited financial statements that were leaked was presented by the Commonwealth Casino Commission during a hearing last Friday but was not entered into evidence by the Superior Court. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has canceled a scheduled travel to Saipan for a conference in connection with the agency’s sexual harassment and sex discrimination lawsuit against Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC and Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited. Imperial Pacific International has confirmed its intention to ask for a further extension to the deadline for completion of itsThe new investor would not pay IPI’s debts to the government and the Commonwealth Casino Commission. " Earlier this week, Chief Judge Ramona Manglona of the District Court for the NMI granted the request of seven construction workers to sell IPI property to. Pride Keen owns two ships that remain at commercial docks in Saipan through the unpaid lease. FERDIE DE LA TORRE. ] On Monday, a judge of the U. Located in Garapan at the heart of Saipan, this world luxury holiday resort will be a rare combination of luxury integrated casinos, five-star luxury accommodation, and a wide range of exclusive dining and entertainment facilities, including more than 200 gaming tables and over 350 slot machines. She said she made the recommendation to IPI's top management if they can no longer afford the costs of their business on Saipan. That amount will likely only climb, since IPI apparently doesn’t have the. The first of two auctions for IPI’s equipment is scheduled to take place on 7 October followed by the second on 9 December. Abonita has 18 years of experience in the casino industry and was recruited by IPI in 2015 to work in its casino on Saipan. Lars Hamer, “On China’s Job Platforms, a Furious Struggle Over Sexual Harassment,” Sixth Tone , October 18, 2022 (quoting Aaron Halegua on the shortcomings of sexual harassment laws in China). will soon proceed smoothly and will contribute greatly to the economic. It was originally scheduled for March and then earlier this month. Manglona ofU. m. Both will. “The court appoints Clear, acting by and through its principal, Timothy Shepherd, as the limited receiver…for the purpose of. Last updated on: March 30, 2022, 10:10h. He is suing IPI for wrongful termination. CNMI Youth Congress. Dr. Fanter Corp. How-Yo Chi has been appointed as the new manager/director of IPI, according to a document received by the CNMI Department of Commerce last Oct. FERDIE DE LA TORRE. The Honolulu-based lawyer of the U. 1. CCC suspended IPI’s casino license in May of last year because it failed to meet certain requirements in its license agreement. has a claim against IPI for breach of a 2016 settlement agreement in the amount of $4,490,000 plus attorney’s fees and costs. Oct 11, 2023. They demand a jury trial. According to a report from Marianas Variety, Yumul says the casino. DPL Secretary Marianne Teregeyo confirmed the information yesterday but declined to provide more specifics. According to Saipan Tribune, Legend Giant Investment Limited is the majority owner of Legend Realty, and Anderson holds 49 percent shares. IPI filed for a temporary restraining order (TRO) to suspend the hearing, according to the Saipan Tribune. SAIPAN — Imperial Pacific International Holdings announced it has signed an agreement with independent companies to complete the construction of IPI's casino-hotel in Garapan. District Court for the NMI has granted the limited receivership request of three Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC creditors who have outstanding judgments against the casino investor. S. In his letter to Yumul last week, IPI Director How Yo Chi said the casino investor "recently learned" that a security deposit of $1 million was provided to DPW. The sale of IPI's assets would satisfy the court's judgment in a lawsuit filed by seven construction workers alleging forced labor and human trafficking. By KIMBERLY B. . Island of Saipan. Flores said Yang is a citizen of the People’s Republic of China and does not have lawful immigration status in the U. Erik Gibbs Expertise: Asia Pacific Gaming, Gaming Business, Global Gaming. The company owes the CNMI almost $100 million in outstanding license fees and other payments. Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC faces another possible receivership to auction off millions worth of its personal property. On top of that there are multiple lawsuits outstanding from. SAIPAN — Imperial Pacific International Holdings announced it has signed an agreement with independent companies to complete the construction of IPI's casino. On top of that there are multiple lawsuits outstanding from. -. January 31, 2022. , the parent company of IPI (CNMI) LLC, said it fully cooperated with the FBI, which conducted a search of IPI offices on Nov. GPS: 15. S. IPI proposes to pay annually a total of $6 million to the CNMI government and Commonwealth Casino Commission in exchange for getting back its suspended casino license. Post file photo. posing an imminent threat to public safety, exposing it to high wind velocity. The gaming market has come under scrutiny for both regulatory and financial issues for. S. Saipan-- The District Court for the NMI has given Clear Management the green light to auction Imperial Pacific International's properties and gaming equipment by Aug. Edwin K. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has once again managed to cling to its exclusive casino license in Saipan. But in an interview on Wednesday, IPI Director How Yo Chi and majority shareholder Cui Lijie said IPI never invited Yang to Saipan. Saipan’s Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) has given troubled casino licensee Imperial Pacific International 30 days to pay US$62 million in outstanding license fees or face having its license revoked. due to the plaintiff under their construction contract for labor and materials provided for the improvement of the Saipan casino investor’s. The contractor was hired by IPI in 2019 to carry out construction work on its casino and hotel complex on Saipan in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. U. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has once again managed to cling to its exclusive casino license in Saipan. District Court for the NMI issued an order stopping IPI’s construction for. Dongting Zheng has resigned as manager/director of the Saipan casino licensee, Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC. IPI announced on Tuesday that its majority shareholder Inventive Star Limited, which is 100% owned by Ms Cui, had reached an agreement with Guan. . February 15, 2018 at 2:00 AM PST. Saipan Tribune learned that IPI is now looking into their records about the $1 million deposit after one of the construction companies on island disclosed there was such a deposit. Saipan to decide on IPI’s license fate in March. Despite never before having built or operated a casino, IPI won the bid for a single Saipan gaming license in November 2014 after promising to make these fixed payments to the cash-strapped island. 79% of the company in order to raise funds for development of its. By FERDIE DE LA TORRE. Fax: (670) 323-2649. 7, 2020, IPI and Modica Pro entered. As for the plaintiff, the EEOC found “reasonable cause” to believe that IPI discriminated against him based on his national origin, but it was unable to successfully resolve the dispute through conciliation. . THE U. IPI’s license was suspended in May 2021 and the company given six months to pay both the US$15. IPI has a history of poor dealings with its employees and is now facing a new lawsuit as a result. , the parent company of IPI (CNMI) LLC, said it fully cooperated with the FBI, which conducted a search of IPI offices on Nov. 5 at Imperial Pacific International's unfinished casino-hotel in Garapan. [email protected]. com. Century Estate Investment Ltd. The South Korean investor also vowed to help improve the local economy. IPI has a history of poor dealings with its employees and is now facing a new lawsuit as a result. kimberly_esmores@saipantribune. At the end of May, Joshua Gray, a former executive at Imperial Palace in Saipan, won a $5. As a result, it wanted a CNMI court judge to halt the next five. 07 billion, IPI said it is close to finalizing a settlement agreement with the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) which would see the regulator drop. Saipan. Last Oct. Casino gaming equipment owned by Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC is back on the market and set to be auctioned off from next month after a local court lifted a stay on the sale. due to the plaintiff under their construction contract for labor and materials provided for the improvement of the Saipan casino investor. Cui said IPI can help promote the CNMI in Japan and South Korea once given the second chance to move forward with its casino business. Assuming five local casinos pay a reasonable sum of [$5 million] each, this will result in [$25 million], which is [$10 million] more than what. Many said this was the first time they have been so utterly forsaken by an employer. 5 million annual casino exclusive license fee and a $3. Sitting some 190 km north of Guam and 9. Cui Lijie, who was once described by her own. 0. Oct 11, 2023. 0. The 14-storey hotel building will offer. IH Group Chairman Kyunam Kim and other officials of his company toured the Imperial Pacific International's casino, the 15-room luxury villa, and the unfinished hotel tower in Garapan on Sunday. "IPI's former construction manager, Eric Poon, knows that we, DR Safety, have the authority," Rillera said adding that he is not aware of IPI's current arrangement with the CNMI government that allowed the hotel-casino investor to use non-certified, in-house construction workers. Saipan Casino saga moves towards second attempt. 8n 154. IPI objected to the release of the information after CCC moved to enter it as an exhibit in the hearing last Friday. Last updated on: November 10, 2023, 11:16h. Added: 3 Nov 2015. IPI said it recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the IH Group to provide. Brown, as stated in IPI’s letter to Torres, said that Typhoon Soudelor’s onslaught on Saipan last August 2015 had an impact on their construction site in Garapan. However, the money is moving very slowly, and IPI is allegedly growing more frustrated. By KIMBERLY B. Receiver’s request for more time to inventory IPI assets OK’d. . Ltd. If Donald Browne expected that relinquishing his position as CEO of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) might save him from being a target, he appears to have. As reported by Mariana Variety,. Yumul said DPW has been coordinating with IPI and the Commonwealth Casino Commission for the removal of tower cranes 5 and 6. The governor and IPI have denied committing any wrongdoing. He is suing IPI for wrongful termination. IPI had argued that revocation of its casino license would prevent its obligated right to pursue arbitration proceedings with the CCC via a force majeure defense, insisting that the COVID-19 pandemic – which saw the company’s Imperial Palace • Saipan casino forced to close in March 2020 – constituted a natural disaster. Attorney Joseph Iacopino, who represents KPS, said his client and IPI signed an agreement on or about May 9, 2016. IPI has repeatedly been able to avoid losing its grip on Saipan, and now that lawmakers are considering expanding the number of casinos there, it has done it once again. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has canceled a scheduled travel to Saipan for a conference in connection with the agency’s sexual harassment and sex discrimination lawsuit against Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC and Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited. The former Mariana Resort & Spa in Marpi that was formerly owned by Kan Pacific Saipan Ltd. Rongkun Xiao, a U. DeLeon Guerrero’s request last Sept. 2, 2022, the federal court entered a judgment in favor of KPS in the amount of $697,801. Attorney’s Office for the Districts of Guam and the NMI seeks the forfeiture of funds seized from two Bank of Saipan accounts in 2019 for wire fraud and money laundering totaling $310,276. IPI HK and IPI also wired money to MEP to transport, feed, and house legal and illegal foreign workers together at a compound in Tanapag village, as well as in hotels and other rented properties around the island of Saipan. ” Browne was IPI’s interim CEO for almost six months. Ltd. 4, 2022, the court issued an order staying the judgment, based on IPI posting an appeal bond in. P. and. At the end of May, Joshua Gray, a former executive at Imperial Palace in Saipan, won a $5. 52 in damages. At least four workers were injured and taken to the Commonwealth Health Center when a scaffold at the Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC’s casino-resort project in Garapan collapsed this morning,THE delays in paying the salaries of Imperial Pacific International's remaining employees will “complicate matters,” according to Commonwealth Casino Commission Executive Director Andrew Yeom. Imperial Pacific International last week said it is “open to the idea” of another casino operator on Saipan. Photo by Emmanuel T. The defendants are further. In exchange for gaming exclusivity in Saipan, IPI agreed to give the government a piece of the action. SAIPAN TRIBUNE. That led to a court judgment, which IPI has ignored. Imperial Pacific International (IPI), which operates the casino, has been involved in various controversies and almost lost its license on several occasions. " Earlier this week, Chief Judge Ramona Manglona of the District Court for the NMI granted the request of seven construction workers to sell IPI property to. IPI’s abandoned workers are skilled men and women who come from all over the world—Turkey, Taiwan, Malaysia, Italy, Australia, the Philippines. Judge Manglona on Friday denied IPI’s motion without prejudice. 670-233-9411. SAIPAN TRIBUNE. celebrates the 10th year of the Pacifica Art. Marshals for the seizure of IPI’s vehicles, liquor, crystal dragons, computer. Xiao was hired by IPI in March 2016, and worked as a site engineer at the hotel and casino project in Garapan, Saipan, he stated in his filing. The majority shareholder of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) still believes the company deserves to hold on to its casino monopoly in Saipan. Ipi Tech Incorporated . SAIPAN’S beleaguered casino investor, Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC, has signed a memorandum of agreement with the South Korean IH Group, an IPI source said on Sunday. 5 million annual casino exclusive license fee and a $3. The man who originally called for Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC’s Saipan casino license to be suspended last year has described a push to override the company’s exclusive license terms as unconstitutional. By Bryan Manabat Saipan— The clanking and clanging of the gaming machines have stopped. Marty Rohringer was ending a graveyard shift at the lone hospital on Saipan, the exceptionally remote U. The U. The high court found that IPI met its burden to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that COVID-19 was the proximate cause for its nonpayment of the annual. Century Estate, through attorney Matthew T. Coastal Resources Management. The Saipan Tribune explains that IPI has dutifully been collecting obligatory Social Security withholdings from employees. The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) of the Northern Mariana Islands has ordered the indefinite suspension of Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC’s casino license. "IPI paid for and gave them. In its emergency motion, Best Sunshine and IPI stated that at the end of May 2022, IPI “anticipates that it will begin receiving an infusion of $150 million of capital that will allow it to meet. CNMI Youth Congress. 4 million in compensation for forced labor, human trafficking and workplace. 8n 154. Local time: 9:57:19 AM. He added that there is no current enforcement action. 30. LIANG Yang, who was caught receiving decorative lamps containing liquid methamphetamine, claimed that he was “invited” by Imperial Pacific International to come to Saipan and introduce VIP guests to the games at the IPI casino. Saipan Dragons: the world’s largest jewel piece made with BIM. S. In particular, IPI had argued that it was not liable to pay the fee due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which it claimed should be counted as a natural disaster under a force majeure clause in its Casino License Agreement. A company hired by Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC should start this week dismantling not two but three tower cranes from IPI’s unfinished casino/resort project in Garapan, according to IPI manager/director Howyo Chi. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) says it is now expecting if it can reach an agreement with Saipan’s casino regulator, that it ‘anticipates that the casino operations at the Imperial Palace Saipan can resume by the first quarter of 2023’. The majority owner of troubled Saipan casino, Imperial Palace‧Saipan, says she is still looking for an investor to help reopen the casino. 1 million for a regulatory duty. Phone: (670) 323-2647/8. In addition, the CNMI has. 27, 2020, DPW informed IPI that its hotel and casino project in Garapan is in violation of the Building Safety Code, Public Law 6-45, 2Moving forward. Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC paid the Commonwealth government a total of $46. When asked by Saipan Tribune if the funds are still with the court, Yumul responded: “That’s a good question” and said that if somebody from the. IPI, which reported a loss of US$367 million in 2020, recently filed an administrative request for the Superior Court in Saipan to conduct a judicial review into the indefinite suspension of its casino license by the Commonwealth Casino Commission. 1 million to USA Fanter Corporation for construction work at IPI’s Saipan hotel and casino, Imperial Palace‧Saipan, in 2019. IPI last week requested abatement of its annual license fee via a letter from recently appointed CEO Donald Browne, who pointed to a lack of income since March due to the closure of its casino at Imperial Palace‧Saipan. Filed in the District Court of the NMI, the complaint is a civil forfeiture action and did not provide the name of any defendant, but referred. S. Shuttered Imperial Palace Saipan Casino Resort Targeted by New Jersey Investors. Ralph DLG Torres requesting for funding so the contracts of the nine commission employees could be renewed at least for one year. Manglona of the District Court for the NMI on Wednesday granted USA Fanter Corp. 7. SAIPAN — DR Safety Consultant, the company previously contracted by Imperial Pacific International to oversee safety compliance at the IPI construction site. The order, granted Thursday but expected to take effect from 10 May, follows five complaints filed recently by executive director Andrew Yeom against IPI for failure to. District Court for the NMI Chief Judge. imperialpac . IPI, through attorney Joey San Nicolas. " That covers five pay periods, Yeom. IPI paid $46. IPI battles on in Saipan despite mounting legal woes, zero revenue. Revenue from Imperial Pacific International’s Saipan casino has dwindled from $44 million last year to $41,000 in the first half of fiscal 2019, a local legislator reports. SAIPAN — "Blow it up into smithereens. When IPI was looking to take over Saipan, it made a deal with Kan Pacific Saipan. The company owes the CNMI almost $100 million in outstanding license fees and other payments. Saipan-based Imperial Pacific International (IPI) is tipped to owe the CNMI government more than $100 million USD. For years, Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has been at loggerheads with the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) over its casino exclusivity in Saipan. Executives of Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC are stumped as to why workers who worked on the Garapan casino and hotel have refused their overtures to pay them and send them home to China. Saipan has the ability to move past IPI to a brighter future. It’s supposed to pay $15. IPI won’t complete IPR. 5 million from IPI’s exclusive gaming annual license fees allotted to Saipan and Northern Islands. Erediano/For The Guam Daily Post. Dongting Zheng has resigned as manager/director of the Saipan casino licensee, Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC. IPI owes the Commonwealth $15. In February 2022. has, again, moved the U. (IPI) Holdings — has failed to pay its annual $15. SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT - 6 Case 1:18-cr-00008 Document 8 Filed 08/01/19 Page 6 of 17 It was 2015 when IPI opened a temporary casino in a duty-free shopping mall in Saipan. Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC’s unfinished Imperial Pacific Resort in Garapan is shown in this file photo. CHIEF Judge Ramona V. SAIPAN — Imperial Pacific International will not be able to pay the $15. 00 on August 1, 2023, and $249,287 on September 1, 2023,” Song said. org, the Imperial Palace Saipan has failed to pay its annual US$15. Edwin K. The US Marshals Service has been ordered to seize assets of Imperial Palace Saipan casino resort’s operator, Imperial Palace International (IPI)'s assets, including gaming machines, computers and furniture. As a result, it wanted a CNMI court judge to halt the next five. Under the agreement, the IH Group will provide funding to help IPI reopen its casino in Garapan and pay some of its obligations including payroll and. Island of Saipan. It has also dashed the hopes of many in Saipan who once. According to IPI legal counsel Charles McDonald, there are ongoing negotiations between the 37 workers and the CNMI Department of. The U. Posted on: November 2, 2023, 10:51h. 31, Gray made a motion requesting that the District Court provide the key to IPI’s liquor vault to Clear Management to carry out receivership on IPI’s personal property. According to a stock exchange filing by the company on November 11 th, IPI is proposing. January 4, 2022. Filed in the District Court of the NMI, the complaint is a civil forfeiture action and did not provide the name of any defendant, but referred. Emmanuel T. Jason White, public affairs officer for the Honolulu Division of the FBI, said they executed. The case is pending before the federal court. Judge Manglona also granted IPI’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the casino commission. IPI pays employees; work at construction site may resume. In a statement from Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC, MCC International and the USDOL have reportedly entered into an agreement to address the fates of the remaining six Chinese workers illegally recruited by IPI’s main contractor, MCC International. 31. Yesterday, USA Fanter filed a motion for a limited receivership against IPI to satisfy the over $200,000. Posted on: March 17, 2022, 08:04h. They said IPI had nothing to do with Yang's travel to Saipan. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) is now – at least temporarily – done as a casino operator in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). 1 million IPI had been ordered to pay USA Fanter Corporation for construction work at Imperial Palace‧Saipan in 2019. Although the court did not. Clear Management Ltd, a company headed by Silver Heritage Group co-founder Tim Shepherd, was appointed as receiver in October after IPI was ordered to repay US$2. It allegedly stopped making. 23 stated that Clear Management will perform a thorough inspection to locate all of IPI’s personal property, wherever located, to create an inventory of all specific items in IPI’s possession that it believes are subject to the writ and that it intends to sell. Saipan-based Imperial Pacific International (IPI) is tipped to owe the CNMI government more than $100 million USD. Nov 15, 2023. Cui also hopes that the CNMI lawmakers attending the ASEAN Gaming Summit in Manila will gain knowledge about the industry and work toward the reopening of Saipan’s casino industry. The receivership order of Oct. The coronavirus outbreak in China is having an impact on the flow of customers at the Imperial Palace Saipan in Garapan, according to the company that owns it, Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC. FERDIE DE LA TORRE. Similar to IPI, Phoenix has blamed its inability to pay on COVID-19. 5-million license fee in August 2020 and its annual $3. The Court now enters this Memorandum Decision providing its reasons for granting the 6 motion. (Image: Macau Business ) IPI has several outstanding debts. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) continues to hold onto its monopoly of Saipan’s casino market through the Imperial Palace casino. Court appoints limited receiver for IPI. He noted that the CNMI Supreme Court’s ruling recognized the applicability of a force majeure defense of IPI’s obligation to pay its annual license fees. About. Sablan (Ind-Saipan) to seek information from. Imperial Pacific International (IPI), the embattled casino operator behind Saipan’s defunct Imperial Palace casino, can’t catch a break. It was founded with headquarters in Hong Kong and originally named First Natural Foods Holdings until it was renamed in May 2014. Announcing its FY21 financial results on Friday, which saw loss narrowed from HK$7. 5 million for its license and $3. LUXURIOUS: Imperial Pacific International completed the transfer of its live training facility to its hotel-resort in Garapan, Saipan, on Thursday. imperialpac . IPI, whose casino shut down in March 2020 due to the global pandemic, now owes over $9 million in unpaid regulatory fee and $46 million in unpaid annual exclusive casino license fee, he said. According to a report by Saipan Tribune, the deadline follows a Supreme Court order for the CCC to “decide on a reasonable deadline. “ We expect the successional opening of villas and hotel rooms of Imperial Palace Saipan, subject to the lifting of the global travel restrictions, will enhance our capacity to welcome. Saipan-- The District Court for the NMI has given Clear Management the green light to auction Imperial Pacific International's properties and gaming equipment by. IPI also stated: “Once the travel restrictions in Saipan are lifted, the casino in Imperial Palace Saipan shall resume operations and be opened to public. 1 million yearly regulatory fee, and it did not make a. ESMORES. The defendants are further. Tags: Imperial Pacific, ipi, saipan. S. Saipan zip code list, postal code, list of all zip codes, zip codes by city, zip code list by county, what is a postal code Kodhe pos|PIN code|Postcode|CAP|Code. Large coefficients indicate important high and low tides; major currents and movements usually take place on the sea bed. 1 million regulatory fee, $15. In August 2015, Worldwide Asia recruited workers for the casino construction project. IPI failed to pay its annual $15. On March 8, 2022, the U. The casino designed for 193 tables and 365 machines partially opened in July 2017. Flores said Yang is a citizen of the People’s Republic of China and does not have lawful immigration status in the U. Judge Manglona also granted IPI’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the casino commission. 23 hrs ago. . Total records: 115. According to the Saipan Tribune, the CCC has filed a petition requesting the court find IPI non. Island of Saipan. Sep 25, 2017. Imperial Pacific International has a February 28 deadline to finish building the Imperial Pacific Resort but, as that date draws closer, it is now clear that IPI won’t be able to meet that deadline—a situation that Commonwealth Casino Commission Executive Director Andrew Yeom finds “alarming. IPI’s casino, Imperial Palace Saipan, was closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Aug. has, again, moved the U. 28514, 145. Tang’s Corporation has sued IPI over allegations of breach of construction contract agreement and consulting services, and is demanding $331,023. The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) of the Northern Mariana Islands has ordered the indefinite suspension of Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC’s casino license. Saipan Tribune e-Edition. 670-322-6841. 5 shall be deconstructed and/or disassembled. NY-based firm hits IPI with $1. He is suing IPI for wrongful termination. The casino was shut down in March 2020 with the onset of the global. IPI still owes the CCC and the CNMI government at least $36. Saipan Tribune e-Edition. Dr. He is suing IPI for wrongful termination. Mar 19, 2020. Kan Pacific Saipan was the former lessee of the Northern Mariana’s Resort. “This project. 26, 2023, KPS applied for a writ of execution pertaining to. The companies ask the Superior Court to hold IPI liable to pay them undetermined damages and court costs. Saipan-- The District Court for the NMI has given Clear Management the green light to auction Imperial Pacific International's properties and gaming equipment by Aug. Executives of Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC are stumped as to why workers who worked on the Garapan casino and hotel have refused their overtures to pay them and send them home to China. According to Demapan, the commission submitted a letter to former Gov. Load More. island, when four Chinese men arrived with a body. IPI previously told the court that at the end of May 2022, IPI “anticipates that it will begin receiving an infusion of $150 million of capital that will allow it to meet its obligations to its creditors, resume operations, and restart construction. American Memorial Park. She said she made the recommendation to IPI's top management if they can no longer afford the costs of their business on Saipan. In exchange for gaming exclusivity in Saipan, IPI agreed to give the government a piece of the action. A LETTER published Oct. 8M in taxes since January. CHIEF Judge Ramona V. IPI agreed to pay Saipan annually a $3. The statement said, though, that IPI was not aware of the terms. You have permission to edit this article. Published: November 10, 2019. The defendants are accused of utilizing criminal labor practices during ongoing construction of the Grand Mariana Casino Hotel and Resort on the island of Saipan. In June, IPI avoided losing its casino license in Saipan, the second-largest island of the Mariana Archipelago and part of the CNMI, after a judge of the US District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands issued a temporary restraining order to postpone with a month the CCC meeting aimed at revoking the license. 3k. Responding to Saipan Tribune’s request for comments about the coronavirus’ impact, IPI said yesterday that, although there’s an. The World's Online Gaming Authority Since 1995. 5 million. Kan Pacific sued IPI in 2021 for failing to fulfill its obligation under an agreement they had back in May 2016. 5 in response to Saipan Tribune’s request for comments about the Commonwealth Casino Commission board chair Edward C. U.