The government must impose new taxes and slash rebates to raise badly-needed revenues for its infrastructure development in the next few years as part of a comprehensive economic strategy for the Northern Marianas, according to a report to be released next month.

With many businesses already reeling from the effects of Asia's economic crisis, the Saipan Chamber of Commerce yesterday threw out its support on a proposed measure that will provide equal sharing of health insurance between employers and employees.

Business leaders have been given opportunity to review a pending legislation amending the controversial law that will require employers to provide benefits to their local workers receiving less than the prevailing federal minimum wage.

Juneteenth Celebration The African-American Association in the CNMI will lead the National Juneteenth Celebration tomorrow at Susupe Recreational Beach Park. Activities will start at 11:00 AM with food preparation, volleyball tournament, dodge ball competition, sign up team...