The court issued a default judgment against IPI amounting to over $600,000 but. Saipan. The seven construction workers sued IPI over allegations of labor violations and human trafficking. , Ltd. 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. According to IPI legal counsel Charles McDonald, there are ongoing negotiations between the 37 workers and the CNMI Department of. The case is pending before the federal court. Yumul said tower crane No. Several community members gathered. 5 at Imperial Pacific International's unfinished casino-hotel in Garapan. 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. 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. ”. . Saipan Dragons: the world’s largest jewel piece made with BIM. The licence was originally suspended last year for failure to comply with conditions of its agreement. The Saipan Tribune indicates that a former employee, Joshua Gray, has asked to join. 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. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has claimed for months that it will receive a massive injection of funds “any day” to save its exclusive casino license in Saipan. Next LOW TIDE in Saipan Harbor, Saipan Island is at 3:49PM. O. A recent CNMI Supreme Court. “A website will be launched this week with all. Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC paid the Commonwealth government a total of $46. 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. Saipan, MP 96950 Mailing Address: PO Box 500231 Saipan, MP 96950 Telephone: (670) 234-9272It is alleged that BigBang and IPI entered into a junket agreement in September 2016 under which the junket would market IPI’s casino – Imperial Palace • Saipan – and introduce VIP customers. 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. S. Flores said Yang is a citizen of the People’s Republic of China and does not have lawful immigration status in the U. DeLeon Guerrero requested SNILD chair Rep. Erediano/For The Guam Daily Post Facebook The judge issued a final judgment in favor of USA Fanter. Many said this was the first time they have been so utterly forsaken by an employer. The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) of the Northern Mariana Islands has ordered the indefinite suspension of Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC’s casino license. 1. Propst (D-Saipan), extreme left, talks about the need for the House as one body to figure out when to. Pictured are IPI majority shareholder Margaret. 5m licence fee and other fees. 5 million in annual exclusive casino license fees for the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 for a total of $62 million. The casino designed for 193 tables and 365 machines partially opened in July 2017. House of Representatives floor leader Rep. S. Feb. Edit Close. IPI: The unfinished Imperial Pacific International building is seen in Garapan, Saipan. FERDIE DE LA TORRE. 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. Tags: Imperial Pacific, ipi, saipan. IPI announced on Tuesday that its majority shareholder Inventive Star Limited, which is 100% owned by Ms Cui, had reached an agreement with Guan. 15, 2021, 11 employees were supposed to depart for Turkey," he said. 30. IPI violated minimum wage and overtime pay rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act and was ordered in an April 2019 Consent Judgement to pay a sum of $3,360,000 to cover back wages and other liquidated damages. The World's Online Gaming Authority Since 1995. On March 8, 2022, the U. THE Superior Court ruling that affirmed the Commonwealth Casino Commission's suspension of Imperial Pacific International's casino license “clears the path” for the revocation of IPI's exclusive right to operate casinoYou have permission to edit this article. , an engineering firm based in New York, sued Imperial Pacific International in federal court for breach of services contract. Erediano/For The Guam Daily Post Emmanuel T. By FERDIE DE LA TORRE. The court granted Red Coral’s second application for writ of execution directing the seizure of IPI’s money or currency held at the Bank of Saipan. IPI’s abandoned workers are skilled men and women who come from all over the world—Turkey, Taiwan, Malaysia, Italy, Australia, the Philippines. on Dec. Imperial Pacific International, the beleaguered casino operator, was on the verge of losing its. "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. 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 said it recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the IH Group to provide. USA Fanter Corp. S. [email protected] legislators want Imperial Pacific casino to pay 10% net gaming revenue tax and prohibit it from using bad gambling debts to lower tax obligations. IPI Holdings and its subsidiaries, IPI CNMI LLC and Best Sunshine, have also “entered into a construction agreement with an independent construction company which has undertaken to finance and complete the remaining constructions of IPI casino hotel in Garapan. A few days ago, according to the Saipan Tribune, IPI reported receiving just $245,000 from IH Group. SAIPAN - Clear Management Ltd. Saipan. The U. The majority shareholder of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) still believes the company deserves to hold on to its casino monopoly in Saipan. 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. BigBang then proceeded to deposit front money into the casino cage at various times, with the cage said to have been holding almost. The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) of the Northern Mariana Islands has ordered the indefinite suspension of Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC’s casino license. Xu was a senior executive for IPI and Shi was a project supervisor for MCC International Saipan Ltd. Erediano/For The Guam Daily Post FacebookThe judge issued a final judgment in favor of USA Fanter. CNMI Veterans Cemetery is owned by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and administered by the CNMI Office of Military Liaison and Veterans Affairs. 5 million from IPI’s exclusive gaming annual license fees allotted to Saipan and Northern Islands. 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. 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. 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. 2, 2022, a judgment of $697,801. 4 million with the Superior Court. S. District Court for the NMI to grant them a limited receivership against Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC, this time for the sale of its vehicles and heavy equipment. Drug defendant claims IPI invited him to come to Saipan; Business Edge Pacifica Insurance Underwriters, Inc. The U. Shuttered Imperial Palace Saipan Casino Resort Targeted by New Jersey Investors. Sep 25, 2017. Casino operator Imperial Pacific International is reportedly close to an arrangement to retain its casino license. However, if one employee’s assertion is correct, the Social Security. On May 26, 2021, the court entered an amended judgment in favor of USA Fanter, and against IPI, in the amount of $2,089,345. In exchange for gaming exclusivity in Saipan, IPI agreed to give the government a piece of the action. Invest 98W National Weather Service storm. When IPI was looking to take over Saipan, it made a deal with Kan Pacific Saipan. island, when four Chinese men arrived with a body. 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. (CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management) — Based on information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center State Warning Point, a tropical disturbance, Invest 98W, was centered near 6. These included the payment of the annual $15. IPI interim CEO Tao Xing, who has only been on the job for less than two months, told the CCC in last week’s meeting that the company is “open to the idea” of a second casino operator in Saipan. Chief Judge Ramona V. Oct 5, 2023. Judge Manglona ordered the clerk of court to issue the writ of execution to the U. Tower crane No. IPI Remains Committed to Saipan IPI explained that an unidentified travel agency would underwrite 250 hotel rooms and 15 villas at Imperial Palace. Box 500861 Saipan, MP 96950. By Troy Torres Posted on: Friday, 11/17/2023 10:35 AM CNMI Guam Weather 0 comments. According to Saipan Tribune, Xing resubmitted IPI’s request to the CLC chairman on July 8. . S. At the same time, it began development of a multi-billion-dollar permanent resort in the Garapan tourism district, complete with marble floors, gilded towers, and, in the lobby, two 20-ton Swarovski dragon sculptures made of stainless steel, gold and up to 2. 24, 2019, EEOC sued IPI for sexual harassment and unfair employment practices on behalf of Shirlene Loh, a VIP hostess, and other similarly aggrieved female employees. IPI paid $46. 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. February 15, 2018 at 2:00 AM PST. Six months later, the court issued a writ of execution over IPI’s motor vehicles and heavy equipment to U. 5 million for its license and $3. They are made up of 83 electrical technicians, 102 steel workers, 12 riveters, 28 construction laborer, 155. Century Estate, through attorney Matthew T. An indictment was unsealed today charging Sung Kook (Bill) Hwang, the founder and head of a private investment firm known as Archegos, and Patrick Halligan, Archegos’s Chief Financial Officer, with racketeering conspiracy, securities fraud, and wire fraud offenses in connection with interrelated schemes to unlawfully manipulate the. , sued IPI for failing to pay the full contract amount due for labor and materials it provided for the improvement of IPI’s real property in Garapan. IPI recently made an offer to the CCC board to pay $5 million a year for four years to the CNMI government for the casino license fee and $1 million per year for four years to the CCC for its regulatory fee, in exchange for getting back its suspended casino license. As a result, next month, IPI will owe the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) more than $100 million. 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. 1 million regulatory fee, $15. American Memorial Park. Tower crane No. Manglona granted last week the requests for limited receivership. Imperial Palace in Saipan. SAIPAN — Imperial Pacific International LLC has been found in contempt of court again, this time for violating the discovery order in the discrimination lawsuit. It’s supposed to pay $15. The plaintiff, USA Fanter Corp. 26. Executives from IPI and China state-owned construction firm MCC International’s Saipan affiliate were indicted in August 2020 on federal charges related to forced labour and human trafficking. 3, Clear Management asked the court to. 5 shall be deconstructed and/or disassembled. 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. On top of that there are multiple lawsuits outstanding from. According to industry news site Casino. In addition, they stated, “IPI’s motions for judicial notice of materials outside the record are DENIED. Yumul said DPW has been coordinating with IPI and the Commonwealth Casino Commission for the removal of tower cranes 5 and 6. Saipan continues to have strong potential as a gaming outpost in the Pacific, however stakeholders need to take decisive action to improve regulation and find a suitable operator. , the parent company of IPI (CNMI) LLC, said it fully cooperated with the FBI, which conducted a search of IPI offices on Nov. 6m in Q2. 5, a copy of which was obtained by Saipan Tribune yesterday, acting DPW Building Safety official Yvonne B. . 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. Saipan Tribune e-Edition. By Bryan Manabat. 8 million in gross gaming revenue taxes covering the period from January to June 2017. That led to a court judgment, which IPI has ignored. 52 in damages. S. or the CNMI. Ltd. Judge Manglona on Friday denied IPI’s motion without prejudice. Saipan, MP 96950 Mailing Address: PO Box 500231 Saipan, MP 96950 Telephone:According to the Saipan Tribune, the department said IPI is in violation of building safety code laws and has ordered the suspension of all ongoing works until certain conditions are fulfilled. Embattled Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC has reached an agreement in principle with the Commonwealth Casino Commission on the terms of a settlement that could see IPI retain its casino license. District Court for the NMI Chief Judge Ramona V. According to a report from Marianas Variety, the comments came from IPI’s acting chief executive Tao Xing in a meeting last Thursday, when he told the Commonwealth Casino Commission that he would be “okay” with. At the hearing, their attorney, Aaron Halegua, asked the court for an order pertaining to any last-minute objection from IPI. SAIPAN - Xu Zhongxiao, the representative of the investment firm that loaned Imperial Pacific International $9 million, was also listed as a member of. Local time: 9:57:19 AM. The plaintiffs, through attorney Joe McDoulett, sued Su for interference with contract and has asked the Superior Court to award damages. 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. THE U. As reported by Mariana Variety,. It was founded with headquarters in Hong Kong and originally named First Natural Foods Holdings until it was renamed in May 2014. On Feb. . As a result of the litigation, IPI deposited $2. Linwood Seaver urges CNMI officials to cancel the casino license to IPI and sell the hotel to a "reputable hotel chain" so we can move forward. 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. Saipan, MP 96950 Mailing Address: PO Box 500231 Saipan, MP 96950IPI was ordered to make incremental monthly payments of $164,270. P. The case is pending before the Superior Court. , the court-designated receiver, intends to sell over 6,000 bottles of Imperial Pacific International’s cognac, Scotch, whiskey, gin, vodka, rum and. 5 million annual casino license fee for this year, IPI Chief Executive Officer Donald R. -. Many said this was the first time they have been so utterly forsaken by an employer. REPORTER. 31. 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. Executives from IPI and China state-owned construction firm MCC International’s Saipan affiliate were indicted in August 2020 on federal charges related to forced labor and human trafficking. . Casino operator Imperial Pacific International is reportedly close to an arrangement to retain its casino license. 28, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, and costs. Large coefficients indicate important high and low tides; major currents and movements usually take place on the sea bed. It has continuously struggled to comply with its regulatory and financial duties and began having assets seized earlier this year. Saipan continues to have strong potential as a gaming outpost in the Pacific, however stakeholders need to take decisive action to improve regulation and find a suitable operator. 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. He said he has been getting calls from gamblers in South Korea who are looking forward to playing at the IPI casino in Saipan. due to the plaintiff under their construction contract for labor and materials provided for the improvement of the Saipan casino investor. Default judgment vs IPI OK’d. He is suing IPI for wrongful termination. a judgment creditor of IPI. It was reportedly going to. A construction engineer with a disability who the company previously employed has filed a federal lawsuit against it. The Dragons installation at the Imperial Palace resort on the island of Saipan combines aesthetic beauty, technical skill and cultural significance on a scale seldom seen. Oct 18, 2021 Updated Dec 1, 2021. CNMI Women's Association. 28514, 145. 4, 2022, the court issued an order staying the judgment, based on IPI posting an appeal bond in. Island of Saipan. " 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. which is in 5hr 51min 40s from now. " 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. 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. The company said in a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that Sino Travel Samoa has agreed to underwrite the leasing of 250. The license was suspended for failure to pay a $6. *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. USA Fanter Corp. and its team of professionals, acting by and through. On May 26, 2021, the court entered an amended judgment in favor of USA Fanter, and against IPI, in the amount of $2,089,345. Browne told the Commonwealth of. 1 million for a regulatory duty. The judge approved it, buying the operator’s argument that it is going to have $150. An indictment was unsealed today charging Sung Kook (Bill) Hwang, the founder and head of a private investment firm known as Archegos, and Patrick Halligan, Archegos’s Chief Financial Officer, with racketeering conspiracy, securities fraud, and wire fraud offenses in connection with interrelated schemes to unlawfully manipulate the. The U. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e. 6 million fine. The tide is rising. 14, 2020, the FBI and CNMI Office of the Public Auditor agents executed a search warrant on the apartment of Eson Yuen, IPI’s director of strategic planning. It was earlier reported that Su is also an adviser to the board members of the parent company of Imperial Pacific International LLC. IPI’s default has been entered and a motion for default judgment is pending. For years, Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has been at loggerheads with the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) over its casino exclusivity in Saipan. “This indicates defendant’s connection to persons of wealth, and defendant’s own social status amongst IPI. January 31, 2022. The defendants are accused of using criminal labor practices during ongoing construction of the Grand Mariana Casino Hotel and Resort on the island of. SAIPAN – Ancestral remains that were found on the Imperial Pacific International Resort & Casino construction site were reburied at the site on Friday morning. in federal court. The governor underscored the importance of taking down IPI’s tower crane No. South Korean Investor to Save. The receivership order of Oct. IPI, whose casino shut down in March 2020 amid the onset of the global Covid-19 pandemic, was initially scheduled to appear before the commission for a revocation hearing Tuesday, May 3. Please click on the country abbreviation in the. Imperial Pacific International (IPI), the embattled casino operator behind Saipan’s defunct Imperial Palace casino, can’t catch a break. 1 million IPI had been ordered to pay USA Fanter Corporation for construction work at Imperial Palace‧Saipan in 2019. Northern Mariana Islands. 1 million to USA Fanter Corporation for construction work at IPI’s Saipan hotel and casino, Imperial Palace‧Saipan, in 2019. Northern Mariana Islands. 5 million casino license fee, and $20 million community benefit disbursement. A construction engineer with a disability who the company previously employed has filed a federal lawsuit against it. ferdie_delatorre@saipantribune. The receivership order of Oct. THE former team leader of Imperial Pacific International's construction workers said the IH Group should inspect IPI's unfinished casino-hotel in Garapan first before investing in the Hong Kong-based company. Oct 11, 2023. Having previously stepped down as IPI Chairman in late 2017, Brown returned to IPI in October last year with the express goal of getting the company’s lagging Saipan construction schedule back on track following a series of delays, including the granting of a three year-extension for completion of Imperial Pacific Resort to February 2021. REPORTER. S. IPI failed to pay its annual $15. 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. Island of Saipan. 5 is seen atop the unfinished Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC’s casino/resort building in Garapan in this file photo taken last May 24 when Typhoon Mawar was approaching the Marianas. According to local media reports, at least five FBI agents entered the second floor. “IPI…failed to deliver full payments of $249,287. In addition, they stated, “IPI’s motions for judicial notice of materials outside the record are DENIED. In addition, the CNMI has. 613. 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. U. The majority shareholder of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) still believes the company deserves to hold on to its casino monopoly in Saipan. com. SAIPAN — Imperial Pacific International will not be able to pay the $15. Gregory, has filed a motion to intervene in Gray’s request. By Bryan Manabat Saipan— The clanking and clanging of the gaming machines have stopped. “Operation of the casino portion of Imperial Palace‧Saipan has. At the hearing, their attorney, Aaron Halegua, asked the court for an order pertaining to any last-minute objection from IPI. January 4, 2022. The casino designed for 193 tables and 365 machines partially opened in July 2017. The lights are out. , which has received a sufficient bond secured by Imperial Pacific International LLC, is no longer interested in IPI’s limited receivership, Chief Judge Ramona V. 30, plus post-judgment interest, was entered in favor of Kan Pacific against IPI. S. IPI pays employees; work at construction site may resume. On Aug. Fanter Corp. 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. IPI still owes the CCC and the CNMI government at least $36. 3 km northeast of Tinian across the Saipan Channel, Saipan is the second-largest island after. will soon proceed smoothly and will contribute greatly to the economic. Oceania. Jason White, public affairs officer for the Honolulu Division of the FBI, said they executed. Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC faces another possible receivership to auction off millions worth of its personal property. The court granted IPI’s motion for a TRO. Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited ( SEHK : 1076 is a Chinese investment holding company. imperialpac . S. 5 million. 4, 2022, the court issued an order staying the judgment, based on IPI posting an appeal bond in the. Mar 2, 2022 Updated Mar 26, 2022. Members of the CNMI House. Emmanuel T. 26, 2023, KPS applied for a writ of execution pertaining to. " That covers five pay periods, Yeom. IPI has faced increasing difficulty in fulfilling its financial obligations in recent months, citing a lack of cash flow following the closure of its Saipan casino in March due to COVID-19. Under the order, effective from May 10, IPI’s license was suspended. VIEWS. U. How Yo Chi said Yang neither worked for IPI nor conducted any business transaction of any sort with the casino investor. The predicted tide times today on Thursday 23 November 2023 for Saipan Harbor, Saipan Island Islands are: first high tide at 3:59am, first low tide at 9:58am, second high tide at 4:31pm, second low tide at 11:19pm. (Image: Saipan Tribune) IPI has avoided paying a company, Tang’s Corp. 670-233-9411. 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. Tide Times are ChST (UTC +10. On Jan. As of press time yesterday, Saipan Tribune was still awaiting comments from IPI. Christina E. Box 504879. Instead, if IPI can come up with a bond worth $6 million by June 30, they. February 15, 2018 at 2:00 AM PST. 2 million. 8e as of Thursday afternoon. 0. 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. THE civil trial for Tang’s Corporation lawsuit against Imperial Pacific International LLC will begin on Dec. The Honolulu-based lawyer of the U. 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. Yumul said. ’s controversial casino project in Saipan for employing undocumented workers, making. Pictured are IPI majority shareholder Margaret. Attorney Joseph Iacopino, who represents KPS, said his client and IPI signed an agreement on or about May 9, 2016. Imperial Pacific International chief executive officer Ray Yumul says he expects the “day of reckoning” will arrive in March, as the Saipan regulator will decide on the proposed revocation of its exclusive casino license. The South Korean investor also vowed to help improve the local economy. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has been close to losing control of the Imperial Palace casino in Saipan for years, but always finds a way to stay in the game. IH Group is planning to take over the operations of the casino and luxury villas of IPI’s Saipan casino, Imperial Palace · Saipan, and has promised to resume construction of the hotel tower with Chairman Kyunam Kim touring the property in recent days. The court granted IPI’s motion for a TRO. IPI has a history of poor dealings with its employees and is now facing a new lawsuit as a result. 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. 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. USA Fanter Corp. Tenorio declared that crane No. 5-million license fee in August. Sep 25, 2017. His. Marshals Service executed the writ, and the Bank of Saipan tendered a check to the court in the amount of $9,386. IPI thought it would open the casino this November, but it looks unlikely. The Imperial Palace Saipan casino resort in the Northern Marina Islands could have its gaming privileges suspended for a variety of reasons. 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. 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. 670-664-8300. DeLeon Guerrero, the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) board chair, has revealed that a potential investor has expressed a willingness to invest in completing Imperial Pacific. Published: November 10, 2019. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has once again managed to cling to its exclusive casino license in Saipan. She said she made the recommendation to IPI's top management if they can no longer afford the costs of their business on Saipan. 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 a result, it wanted a CNMI court judge to halt the next five. 4 million with the Superior Court. [email protected]. Rongkun Xiao, a US citizen who resides on Saipan, sued IPI through attorney Collin Thompson for wrongful termination. KAN Pacific Saipan or KPS has filed a breach of contract lawsuit in federal court and named Imperial Pacific International LLC and several unnamed individuals as defendants. 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. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) continues to try to keep from losing its casino exclusivity in Saipan. 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. CNMI Youth Congress. The agreement will be valid for four years and. and. According to documents obtained by Saipan Tribune, IPI has paid $46,779,388. Rongkun Xiao, a US citizen who resides on Saipan, sued IPI through attorney Collin Thompson for wrongful termination. has, again, moved the U. 0. View Saipan Harbor,. 670-664-8300. S. today, May 23, 2023, and will remain in place until further notice. IPI’s casino on Saipan has been closed since March 2020. May 5, 2022. The Honolulu-based lawyer of the U. It has also dashed the hopes of many in Saipan who once. Coastal Resources Management. Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited ( SEHK : 1076 is a Chinese investment holding company. House of Representatives floor leader Rep. SAIPAN — In a notice dated Oct. 27, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Works informed Imperial Pacific International. On Dec.