Holding area on Tinian questioned • Sen. Murkowski says extending US immigration laws to CNMI defeats repatriation of illegal immigrants

Concerned over its implication, Sen. Frank Murkowski (R-Alaska), chair of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has pledged to look into the federal government's decision to use Tinian as holding area for close to 500 illegal Chinese immigrants.
Posted On May 25 1999 00:00
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IN CONNECTION WITH SMUGGLING More customs officers probed

In yet another effort to clamp down on smuggling, the government has widened the investigation of the illegal activity to include more employees of the Division of Customs after two of its officers were charged for their alleged involvement in smuggling activities.
Posted On May 24 1999 00:00
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Tinian Shipping wants tax cuts • CPA asked to reduce passenger head tax to save company from closure

Hong Kong Entertainment (Overseas) Ltd., has asked the Commonwealth Ports Authority to assist one of its subsidiaries, the financially beleaguered Tinian Shipping, by reducing the passenger head tax from $3.75 to $1 for the company staff for two years.
Posted On May 24 1999 00:00
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OPA: DPS ignored audit reports • Most recommendations have remained unheeded since 1993, according to public auditor Leo L. Lamotte

Despite the urgency, the Department of Public Safety has continued to ignore recommendations from previous audit reports of the Office of Public Auditor, which may have led to present problems confronting the vital government agency.
Posted On May 24 1999 00:00
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