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2008

July 11, 2008

Administration: Aggreko deal to address CPA’s power situation...more


July 8, 2008

CUC adjusts power outage schedule to help CPA ...more


July 8, 2008

5 CPA managers affected by salary cap; senior staff...more


July 5, 2008

CPA directed to follow govt salary caps...more


June 29, 2008

Two appointees named to vacant CPA board...more


June 27, 2008

Governor cuts travel per diem rate of CPA...more


June 23, 2008

CPA now charges airlines for aircraft waste ...more


June 21, 2008

Freedom Air hikes prices...more


June 20, 2008

Cabrera: CPA status remains under a cloud...more


June 17, 2008

CUC adjusts power outage schedule for CPA/airport...more


June 17, 2008

Governor urged to submit names for CPA board ...more


June 16, 2008

Governor mulling several appointees to CPA board...more


June 15, 2008

BoG lauds Fitial's rapid action on CPA issue...more


June 14, 2008

Continental to drop Manila flights...more


June 13, 2008

CPA emergency state is extended...more


June 12, 2008

CPA emergency expiring today, extension expected...more


June 12, 2008

Tinian senator blames CPA board for ILS delay...more


June 5, 2008

'Expedite appointments to CPA board'...more


June 4, 2008

CPA board resigns en masse...more


June 3, 2008

Ports chief Lee Cabrera steps down...more


June 3, 2008

CPA emergency not permanent'...more


May 31, 2008

Resolution vs CPA takeover rued...more


May 30, 2008

House expects CPA to get back its autonomy next month...more


May 27, 2008

CPA employees face pay cut...more


May 26, 2008

Bank vows to help CPA meet bond indenture...more


May 26, 2008

Legislature wants to restore CPA's autonomy...more


May 26, 2008

Lawmakers reject governor’s CPA takeover ...more


May 26, 2008

House OK’s bill limiting governor’s emergency powers ...more


May 22, 2008

CPA emergency declaration may affect Tinian instrument landing system project ...more


May 20, 2008

House OKs bill allowing unrestricted alcohol sale ...more


May 20, 2008

Senate to refer House resolution on CPA EOs to committee ...more


May 19, 2008

Continental wants continued access to China, Russia passengers ...more


May 19, 2008

Fitial: Rejection of EOs bad for NMI economy ...more


May 19, 2008

Continental hesitant to pass airport rate hike to customers...more


May 17, 2008

Continental Micronesia marks 40th year with simple ceremony...more


May 17, 2008

Fitial justifies CPA exec orders...more


May 16, 2008

House questions Fitial's takeover of CPA...more


May 16, 2008

Reyes willing to discuss CPA takeover with governor...more


May 16, 2008

Administration bares details of CPA’s ‘crisis’ ...more


May 16, 2008

House says no to Fitial’s EOs ...more


May 15, 2008

Hofschneider: Why not replace CPA board members instead? ...more


May 14, 2008

CPA board’s abolition gets mixed reactions ...more


May 14, 2008

CPA under state of emergency...more


May 13, 2008

Visitor arrivals up nearly 21 percent in April...more


May 13, 2008

Fitial takes over CPA...more


May 13, 2008

Governor dissolves CPA board ...more


May 13, 2008

CPA to end airline incentive program ...more


May 13, 2008

No more travel for CPA board, employees ...more


May 12, 2008

Airlines' incentive program faced with possible suspension...more


May 9, 2008

May11-17 is Police Week ...more


May 6, 2008

Court denies lawyer’s motion to dismiss CPA lawsuit...more


May 3, 2008

Governor elated with Rota charter flights...more


May 1, 2008

Man rescued by Navy will be cited by DPS...more


April 25, 2008

'More Rota charter flights are coming'...more


April 24, 2008

Rota charter passengers to stay an average of 4 days...more


April 23, 2008

All ready for historic charter flights to Rota...more


April 16, 2008

Still no FY ’09 budget proposals from autonomous gov’t agencies ...more


April 10, 2008

Legal counsel resigns, cites low morale at CPA...more


April 10, 2008

'Low morale' prompts CPA lawyer to quit...more


April 9, 2008

Rota airport ready for charter flights...more


April 9, 2008

'Rota ILS is a chicken-and-egg dilemma'...more


April 5, 2008

Rota charter flights for April full-PDI...more


April 4, 2008

Retirement of most gov’t workers put on hold...more


April 4, 2008

5 agencies not remitting OPA dues...more


April 3, 2008

Lack of flight activity imperils Tinian, Rota ILS...more


April 2, 2008

FAA says airports in the region are safe...more


April 1, 2008

Saipan hosts regional aviation workshop...more


March 31, 2008

FAA top officials to attend opening of ARFF April ...more


March 25, 2008

3 apply for CPA executive director’s post...more


March 25, 2008

Camacho is CPA’s big travel spender...more


March 24, 2008

CPA board spends $178K on travels...more


March 17, 2008

DPS conducts search and rescue drill...more


March 14, 2008

Rota airport renovation almost complete...more


March 13, 2008

Governor prepares budget contingency plan...more


March 12, 2008

Norita in, Warfield out...more


March 11, 2008

Agencies to inspect Rota airport...more


March 6, 2008

NMI officials discuss preparations for Rota charte...more


February 28, 2008

CPA approves hiring for 17 positions...more


February 27, 2008

Lifoifoi re-appointed to CPA anew...more


February 27, 2008

Lifoifoi named anew to CPA board...more


February 26, 2008

Micronesian islands get $13M fire trucks from feds...more


February 25, 2008

19 firefighters complete advance training...more


February 22, 2008

Senate OKs CPA, PUC appointees...more


February 21, 2008

Fitial plans to merge gov’t agencies...more


February 19, 2008

Pagan air strip plan completed...more


February 14, 2008

CPA: Preparations underway for Rota airport...more


February 13, 2008

Justices: Tinian Shipping liable to pay CPA damage...more


February 8, 2008

Plane crash victim files suit vs Taga Air...more


January 31, 2008

CPA is the new MPLA...more


January 29, 2008

Torres quits CPA, Fire Division...more


January 29, 2008

CPA’s Torres quits...more


January 24, 2008

CPA’s Palacios voids Torres memo on holiday pay...more


January 23, 2008

Letter to the editor: CPA junkets...more


January 22, 2008

Runway incursion actually an excursion...more


January 21, 2008

3 CPA board members go on Hawaii junket...more


January 17, 2008

CPA to hire 2 top execs, OKs $2M project...more


January 17, 2008

Taga Air fully complies with DoT requirements...more


January 16, 2008

Taga Air fails to report runway incursion...more


January 13, 2008

OK FOR LAUNCH...more


January 11, 2008

Taga Air shareholders are US citizens-Liu...more


January 4, 2008

Parking restrictions at Saipan airport...more


2007

December 19, 2007

CPA to pay for Tinian travel of 10 personnel...more


December 11, 2007

CPA approves new contract of auditing firm...more


November 30, 2007

$20M to be gained from Asiana flights...more


November 30, 2007

Tour agents prep for return of NW Osaka-Saipan flights...more


November 30, 2007

Continental wants to bring 42 charter flights to Rota...more


November 24, 2007

Asiana to add 3 more flights...more


November 9, 2007

Japan October arrivals down 41 percent...more


November 9, 2007

Japanese arrivals down 41 percent...more


November 7, 2007

Fitial approves $800K for Rota airport...more


November 2, 2007

Japanese interest in NMI will wane without airlift'...more


October 26, 2007

CPA board OKs pay hike for 28 employees...more


October 26, 2007

CPA says JAL to have 49 charter flights to Rota...more


October 24, 2007

CPA approves airline discounts for Cape Air, Freedom Air...more


October 23, 2007

Fitial appoints Tudela, Cing to CPA board...more


October 19, 2007

Japan Sept. arrivals down 43 pct...more


October 18, 2007

10% pay cut still in effect at CPA...more


October 17, 2007

CPA sues ex-legal counsel...more


October 16, 2007

High court reverses ruling on CPA lease agreement...more


October 16, 2007

Saipan airport gets new kids' play area...more


October 16, 2007

Fitial wants more for Saipan airport...more


October 16, 2007

Justices rule Tinian Shipping owes CPA damages...more


October 12, 2007

CPA sues ex-counsel for not returning $265,144...more


October 2, 2007

OPA looking into CPA payroll, legal bills...more


October 2, 2007

CPA: Pay hike for 32 personnel still only a proposal...more


October 1, 2007

CPA grants China Air incentive discounts...more


October 1, 2007

Palacios re-elected CPA chairman...more


September 30, 2007

32 CPA employees will get pay hike...more


September 30, 2007

NMI welcomes inaugural Asiana flight from Busan...more


September 28, 2007

Air China revives Saipan-Beijing route...more


September 25, 2007

CPA incentive OK'd for Asiana, Northwest...more


September 24, 2007

Busan flight of Asiana to arrive early today...more


September 24, 2007

CPA’s Palacios: 2 generators enough for airport power supply...more


September 21, 2007

Japan arrivals still declining...more


September 21, 2007

CPA has been paying too much for insurance policies...more


September 21, 2007

CPA modifies airline incentive program...more


September 21, 2007

August arrivals improve...more


September 20, 2007

3 autonomous gov’t agencies fail to submit proposed budgets...more


September 20, 2007

CPA: Power disruption at airport due to low voltage...more


September 19, 2007

Quichocho mum on resignation from CPA board...more


September 18, 2007

Newly appointed CPA board member resigns...more


September 14, 2007

Fitch warns CPA on financial control...more


September 13, 2007

CPA’s Palacios: Fitial not involved in recall decision...more


September 12, 2007

TSA, CPA mark sixth anniversary of 9/11 attacks...more


September 12, 2007

CPA News

BOARD MEETING...more


September 7, 2007

Asiana to launch Busan flights...more


September 7, 2007

Asiana to launch 4 regular flights from Pusan...more


September 6, 2007

CPA board recalls Torresappointment...more


August 25, 2007

CPA OKs eased procurement process...more


August 24, 2007

Businessman arrested for assault, kidnapping...more


August 24, 2007

Delay in converting power meters at Saipan airport questioned...more


August 22, 2007

2 hurt in airport accident...more


August 21, 2007

Rota arrivals in July down by 45 percent...more


August 20, 2007

Japan arrivals down by 195,000 since JAL pullout...more


August 19, 2007

July arrivals drop 15 percent...more


August 9, 2007

Aircraft damaged during landing...more


August 8, 2007

Airport enhancements looking for sponsors...more


August 4, 2007

Asiana load at all-time high'...more


August 3, 2007

MVA, CPA have no existing contract with ASM...more


July 29, 2007

No feedback yet on Air China flights...more


July 29, 2007

CPA leads airport disaster drill in Kosrae...more


July 27, 2007

CPA: No plan to hire until after Oct.1...more


July 26, 2007

CPA approves privatization of parking spaces...more


July 25, 2007

CPA says $791K seaport projects to be completed today...more


July 24, 2007

Rota mayor’s employee transferred to CPA without board’s approval...more


July 24, 2007

CPA extends consultant’s contract...more


July 20, 2007

CPA terminates consultant’s contract...more


July 19, 2007

Torres wants full disclosure on gov’t consultant’s contracts...more


July 19, 2007

Airport reps inspect new ARFF trucks...more


July 19, 2007

Seaport awaits NOAA survey chart...more


July 18, 2007

June arrivals lowest in FY07...more


July 11, 2007

Tinian harbor repair to be done in 8 months'...more


July 11, 2007

CPA board will not recommend reappointment of Dela Cruz, Yamada...more


July 10, 2007

Hiring freeze at CPA...more


July 9, 2007

Gov’t dedicates Capt. George Fleming Memorial Bldg....more


July 9, 2007

Tinian still awaiting ILS...more


July 5, 2007

PSS hires ex-CPA comptroller...more


July 4, 2007

Local cadet navigates US Coast Guard vessel...more


June 26, 2007

Quichocho named to CPA board...more


June 25, 2007

Air China seeks fed OK on Beijing flights...more


June 25, 2007

China flights returning to CNMI...more


June 19, 2007

CPA, Continental settle lawsuit...more


June 15, 2007

CPA board to have 3 vacancies...more


June 14, 2007

Japanese arrivals down 32%...more


June 14, 2007

Norita to run for Senate as Independent...more


June 14, 2007

11 flame trees along Airport Rd to be cut...more


June 11, 2007

CPA may hire ‘in-house’ for 3 top vacant posts...more


June 9, 2007

Northwest to resume Osaka-Saipan flights...more


June 8, 2007

Ex-CPA counsel sues Bank of Hawaii...more


June 6, 2007

Disease killing Airport Road flame trees...more


June 5, 2007

Japanese ship brings over 500 tourists...more


May 31, 2007

Torres obtains FAA award...more


May 29, 2007

Asiana Airlines kicks off daytime flights...more


May 29, 2007

Asiana Airlines kicks off daytime flights...more


May 28, 2007

Asiana developing new niche markets for CNMI...more


May 26, 2007

Sunday is red-letter Kumho Asiana Day...more


May 25, 2007

Palacios says CPA faces bankruptcy in FY 2008...more


May 25, 2007

Asiana says it’s committed to NMI route...more


May 24, 2007

Asiana Airlines president to be on inaugural flight to NMI...more


May 23, 2007

Mendiola say Asiana’s increased flights to bring in 147,000 passengers...more


May 22, 2007

MVA, Asiana host study tour...more


May 20, 2007

Fitch: Seaport revenue rating outlook negative...more


May 18, 2007

Japan arrivals drop 28 percent...more


May 18, 2007

Japan arrivals down 28% in April...more


May 18, 2007

Japan arrivals drop 28 percent...more


May 17, 2007

Fitial vetoes PSS funding measure...more


May 14, 2007

Cody sanctions Freedom Air owner...more


May 11, 2007

SEDC leads airport enhancement...more


May 10, 2007

MVA hosts dinner for DalAvia execs...more


May 10, 2007

Fitial vetoes education budget bill...more


May 9, 2007

Tinian lawmakers to address Interior’s concerns about instrument landing system...more


May 8, 2007

Continental plans summer flights to Osaka...more


May 8, 2007

Governor vetoes 1 of 2 PSS budget restoration bills...more


May 8, 2007

Continental plans summer flights to Osaka...more


May 7, 2007

NMI, NWA negotiate for improved air service...more


May 6, 2007

Salas gets Guam airport post...more


May 6, 2007

Fitial meets with Kumho Asiana executives...more


May 4, 2007

Fitch downgrades CPA rating...more


May 3, 2007

Instrument landing system agreement still pending...more


April 30, 2007

4 vacant positions at CPA...more


April 30, 2007

Better air transport key to Tinian tourism...more


April 27, 2007

Asiana begins daytime flights in May...more


April 27, 2007

Norita is now out of CPA...more


April 27, 2007

Facts about Tinian ILS...more


April 26, 2007

Continental charters in Aug....more


April 26, 2007

Governor: Continental to bring in 31 charter flights...more


April 25, 2007

CPA board OKs four port projects...more


April 24, 2007

'PSS funding bill violates FAA rules'...more


April 19, 2007

Japan arrivals down 15 percent in 1st 6 months...more


April 19, 2007

Asiana boosts air service to Saipan...more


April 19, 2007

March arrivals down 6%...more


April 16, 2007

CPA may still get FAA discretionary funds...more


April 13, 2007

Japan air service to NMI in 'crisis'...more


April 13, 2007

'It's still a go for Tinian ILS'...more


April 13, 2007

Tinian lawmakers: Investors need instrumentlanding system...more


April 11, 2007

CPA approves emergency procurement for harbor dredging...more


April 11, 2007

Fitial wants CPA leases investigated...more


April 10, 2007

Fitial says Norita didn’t work well with CPA board...more


April 10, 2007

CPA board wants control over procurement, signing of checks...more


April 9, 2007

Norita defends hiring of 4 CPA employees, contracts, cell phones...more


April 9, 2007

CPA’s deputy director retires...more


April 9, 2007

Norita cites 'illegal' board meeting...more


April 6, 2007

CPA board accepts Norita resignation...more


April 6, 2007

Eva Air optimistic about Saipan...more


April 6, 2007

CNMI appeals for Northwest flights...more


April 6, 2007

Tinian ILS needed for NMI-wide recovery...more


April 6, 2007

Palacios: CPA board has lost confidence in Norita...more


April 6, 2007

CPA board wants to oversee comptroller, counsel...more


April 6, 2007

Tinian instrument landing system project on hold...more


April 6, 2007

CPA reminded of restrictive federal policy...more


April 5, 2007

Norita resigns from CPA...more


April 5, 2007

Oil spill at Saipan seaport...more


April 5, 2007

Eva Air brings over 200 tourists...more


April 4, 2007

Northwest to use smaller aircraft...more


April 4, 2007

Eva Air charter flights arrive today...more


April 4, 2007

Where is the Tinian ILS?...more


April 4, 2007

Lifoifoi re-appointment withdrawn...more


March 30, 2007

Interior awards NMI over $875K in new grants...more


March 26, 2007

Man sues Freedom Air for discrimination...more


March 25, 2007

CPA: We're getting more flights this year...more


March 24, 2007

CPA officials off to Palau this weekend...more


March 24, 2007

Continental: We're spending more than Saipan, Guam to market both...more


March 23, 2007

Continental renews commitment...more


March 23, 2007

CPA hires four personnel...more


March 23, 2007

NW to use wide-body aircraft to Saipan...more


March 22, 2007

CPA says California firm wantsto invest in NMI...more


March 22, 2007

CPA wants no restrictions on alcohol sales at airport’s departure lounge...more


March 22, 2007

Trial court finds probable cause in CPA theft case...more


March 22, 2007

Palican resigns as CPA comptroller...more


March 22, 2007

Probable cause found to charge CPA staff for theft...more


March 21, 2007

CPA approves new service rate for Salas...more


March 20, 2007

CPA increases fines, fees for traffic violations at airport...more


March 20, 2007

Contract for Tinian harbor repair signed...more


March 20, 2007

Another CPA employee arrested...more


March 19, 2007

CPA can hire replacements...more


March 19, 2007

CPA can hire replacements...more


March 19, 2007

CNMI search and rescue teams need to improve communication system...more


March 18, 2007

CPA can go back to 80 hours but won't...more


March 16, 2007

Seaport to lose $1M a year with garment sector demise...more


March 16, 2007

‘Asiana is NMI’s friend’...more


March 15, 2007

CPA employee arrested for stealing agency’s computer, air-con, water dispenser...more


March 15, 2007

CPA staff arrested for alleged burglary of CPA...more


March 9, 2007

Lifoifoi declines CPA reappointment...more


March 8, 2007

Norita: No new CPA contract for Salas...more


March 2, 2007

JAL to commence charter flights to Rota...more


February 26, 2007

CPA hires Bermudes as in-house attorney...more


February 16, 2007

MVA: JAL charter flights for March almost sold out...more


February 13, 2007

Salas willing to accept new CPA contract...more


February 6, 2007

CPA says it does not inspect recycled materials shipped out of NMI...more


February 2, 2007

CPA gets ‘clean’ grade in audit...more


February 1, 2007

Airlines to fly charters to NMI...more