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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Newly sworn in Senator, Tuiasina Salamo Laumoli is calling for a hearing regarding the new management hires at the LBJ and also the issues faced by the hospital at the moment.
He also wants to hear their plans in going forward for the hospital’s operation.
“We should...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — All LBJ nurses and their supportive staff received a $200 bonus payment last Friday.
This was confirmed by Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Akapusi Ledua.
He said the bonus is to acknowledge their sacrifice and dedication in taking care of their patients during the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — House Representative Manumaua Wayne and Mrs. Lepoi Wilson, in partnership with the Christopher James Foeoletini Ledoux Foundation (The Foeoletini Foundation), are introducing the Brianna Lina Wilson Scholarship Fund.
This is to honor the memory of their daughter Brianna...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2022 COVID-19 Task Force operation financial report, identifies “key long-term objectives” as American Samoa looks at the “Road Ahead” after two and half years of COVID-19 restrictions and emergency declarations.
The report noted that the support provided through the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Representatives from several local government departments along with staff from the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) – Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources (ACNR) Division completed a Food Safety Training conducted by the University of Idaho and hosted by...
Apia, SAMOA — The Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) welcomed the delegation from American Samoa Customs last week. The visit, which was facilitated through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, stemmed from the Atoa Samoa discussions held in October 2022. This was aimed at improving...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 40th annual American Samoa Island Wide Science Fair, hosted by the Science/Health Division of Curriculum and Instruction, and the American Samoa Department of Education, have announced the winners.
This was confirmed in a statement released by the Department of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Catholic Education system in American Samoa has a strict policy of non-acceptance of any form of sexual abuse in their schools.
This is outlined in a statement issued by the Office of Catholic Education.
“With great concern for the safety of our students in our...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The LBJ board of directors has approved the appointment of Rowena Reid as Human Resources Director for the hospital.
Advertisement for a new HR director was closed on February 3, 2023 and there were eight applications received.
This was confirmed by Vice Chair of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The medical community is calling for the governor to re-appoint, the chairman of the LBJ Board of Directors Dr. Malomatumua Tuiolosega and the Vice-Chair Dr. Jean Anderson whose terms in office will end this month.
Several letters addressed to Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga...