New ‘resort fee’ eyed

Another tax is being eyed for imposition on the CNMI’s tourists. This time, they are calling it a “tourism resort fee.” The House of Representatives, through one of their committees, is already starting to review the new resort tax that aims to secure more money for six...
Posted On Jul 31 2019 06:06
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Crossing streets while using phone might help repair roads

Crossing the street while using “mobile electronic devices” could soon help the CNMI raise the funds it needs to repair roads. A House of Representatives committee has now approved a bill that intends to penalize pedestrians who cross streets while thumbing through their...
Posted On Jul 31 2019 06:06
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Political status commission OKs budget, schedules

The 2nd Marianas Political Status Commission convened last Monday to discuss their budget and finalize their meeting schedules as they take steps toward submitting a final report next year. The nine-man MPSC, chaired by former senator Pete S. Reyes, adjourned after confirming...
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‘Allowing home brewing would save NMI money’

Chief Public Defender Doug Hartig believes that removing home brewing from the CNMI’s list of criminal offenses would ultimately save the CNMI money. in his comments on Rep. Ivan Blanco’s (R-Saipan) House Bill 21-27, which seeks to lift the criminal offenses that come when caught...
Posted On Jul 30 2019 06:06
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