Bryan Manabat

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s daily operations focus on arresting and removing immigration violators, an ICE spokesperson told Variety in an email on Thursday. “ICE officers and agents are on the streets every day, prioritizing public safety by locating, arresting, and removing criminal alien offenders and immigration violators from our neighborhoods,” the spokesperson said.

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COMPLYING with a recent order to show cause issued by Federal Bankruptcy Court Judge Robert J. Faris, Imperial Pacific International LLC on Wednesday submitted proof that it has renewed or replaced its recently expired liability insurance policy. Through attorney Allison Ito, IPI submitted Public Liability Insurance Policy No. 2302123 from Saipan-based Pacific Basin Insurance Company, covering the period from May 10, 2025 to May 10, 2026.

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GREATER Bay Airlines has applied for a U.S. foreign air carrier permit from the Department of Transportation to operate flights to Saipan and Guam. In its application, Greater Bay stated that it intends to commence a Hong Kong–Saipan route by the end of 2025, with two weekly flights utilizing Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a capacity of 189 passengers. Flights to Guam are planned to start in 2026, contingent on the delivery of the airline’s delayed Boeing 737-9 aircraft.

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SUPERIOR Court Judge Joseph N. Camacho imposed a $100,000 cash bail for the release of Guojing Chen, also known as “Brother,” who is accused of selling $1,000 worth of methamphetamine to a cooperating defendant. Chen, 38, is charged with trafficking a controlled substance and illegal possession of a controlled substance. Judge Camacho noted that the defendant also has seven unresolved traffic cases pending in court.

1 week ago | mvariety.com | Bryan Manabat

THE Department of Public Safety has limited access to the National Crime Information Center, according to Assistant Chief of Police and Acting DPS Public Information Officer Simon Manacop. “We do have a couple of personnel who have access to the [NCIC] data. However, they can only perform searches. We are unable to upload documents such as warrants or place alerts,” Manacop added. In a recent letter, U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds asked DPS Commissioner Anthony I.