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is photo provided by a local resident, who was a passenger on board a Talofa Airways ight, shows re ghters at the Faleolo International Airport in Samoa on Tuesday (Samoa time — Monday, American Samoa time) surrounding the aircra , hosing it down. Smoke seems to have originated from the engine on the le side of the plane. e passenger told Samoa News yesterday that the ight took o for Pago Pago but turned back to Faleolo airport, because of smoke coming out of one of the plane’s engines or props. According to the passenger, when the plane landed re- ghters quickly surrounded the aircra , spraying it down with water. e passenger credits the calm pilot in ensuring the safety of the passengers, landing the aircra safely. No one was injured. C M With its plane down Talofa Airways passengers are being accommodated, since yesterday morning, by Samoa Airways, Y K according to a Talofa Airways employee, who answered the phone yesterday at the airline’s local o ce at the airport. e employee said this will continue until later this week. e airline’s chief executive o cer, Toleafoa Je rey Hunter didn’t immediately respond to Samoa News questions sent via email early yesterday a ernoon for con rmation on what hap- pened to the plane. [courtesy photo] Tao Liu pleads guilty to drug possession, asks to return to China with 2-yr-old son by Ausage Fausia Samoa News Reporter Sentencing for Tao Liu has been continued to May 18th so the court can get information regarding his immigration status, espe- cially the status of his 2-year-old son, who is under the custody of the Department of Human and Social Services. Liu appeared in High Court last Friday for sentencing; how- ever, Chief Justice Michael Kruse ordered to continue Liu’s sen- tencing for another 4 weeks, because it seems there’s missing information from the pre-sentence report that the court needs. Kruse said that according to the information the court has, the defendant was brought over in 2012 to work at the Karaoke Bar in Satala, which is owned by a lady who was convicted of promoting e ASCC Business Communication (BUS 160) class held its spring 2017 “Diversity Day” last prostitution. week, with students giving an overview of the economic, social and cultural aspects of di erent coun- “And according to the information before the court, this lady tries. Instructor Dr. Faofua Fa’atoafe (front, center) is pictured with students representing Spain, passed away not long ago,” Kruse said. Government attorney Italy and Egypt. [photo: J. Kneubuhl] Christy Dunn responded, “Yes your honor, and my understanding (Continued on page 8)
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Performers from Saleimoa, Samoa during their special dance routine — Samoan style — depicting a scene from the popular animated lm, “Moana” during the 2018 Flag Day celebration on Apr. 17th, at the Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna. [photo: Leua Aiono Frost] Page 2 samoa news, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 FAA explains ILS situation
USD one-way at Pago International Airport by Fili Sagapolutele the aircraft tells us whether the systems, including a Visual USD one-way Samoa News Correspondent system is working properly. Approach Slope Indicator USD one-way The US Federal Aviation Our April 9 fl ight check of the (VASI) and Medium Intensity Administration has explained ILS showed it was not working Approach Lighting System the situation surrounding the properly. Further investiga- (MALSR) available to all Pago needed repairs for the Instru- tion found that the replace- Pago Airport users, he said. ment Landing System (ILS) at ment antennas were defective,” “The purpose of all FAA Pago Pago International Airport Gregor continued. procedures and navigation sys- that prompted Hawaiian Air- He said the FAA has ordered tems is to help pilots fl y safely. lines to reschedule the time for new antennas for the ILS, and However, it’s up to an operator its fl ights in and out of Amer- once those are installed, FAA to determine under which con- ican Samoa. “will need to fl ight check the ditions they will use various Instead of Monday and system again.” FAA expects to procedures and systems,” Thursday nights, Hawaiian’s return the ILS to service in July. Gregor explained further. fl ights — starting yesterday — “Hawaiian Airlines was “Operators might have policies now arrive and depart during landing at night for a while after that preclude their pilots from the daytime, on Tuesday and we took down the ILS on March using certain systems in certain Friday mornings. And this will 23,” he pointed out. conditions.” AUTO NATION be the schedule through July If Hawaiian has been oper- When asked if Hawaiian is NU’UULI: (684) 699-7168 • FAX: (684) 699-7175 27th. (See Monday’s Samoa ating in and out of Pago Pago using “other approaches” as News edition for details.) at night since Mar. 23rd, Samoa outlined by the FAA, Botticelli GRAND OPENING FOR AUTONATION Responding to Samoa News News asked the airline why it responded, “other approaches inquiries from the weekend, has decided to stop now. require visual maneuvering of MOBIL SUPREME PARTS FAA spokesman Ian Gregor “We did keep our schedule the aircraft. Tafuna Airport is SPECIAL OIL CHEVRON OIL MASTER provided background informa- intact when we thought the right by a mountain — as you tion and explained that FAA repair was going to be fairly know — and so visual maneu- 5W-20 SAE-30 5W-30 took down the ILS on March 23 quick,” was the response vering is best done in daylight.” 10W-30 SAE-40 10W-30 to make needed repairs. from Hawaiian spokesperson She said the “nearby moun- 10W-40 10W-30 10W-40 “Technicians replaced a Ann Botticelli. “But with an tain makes visual landing in the 20W-50 10W-40 20W-50 corroded tower and installed extended period of time without dark more diffi cult.” WE’RE NOW SELLING ENGINE OIL IN A VERY LOW PRICE!!! new antennas and transmission an ILS, and the increased pos- “Any inclement weather lines,” he said via email from sibility of having to proceed to could result in diversions. It is COME AND JOINT US. Los Angeles, adding that the an alternate airport if weather best, therefore, to re-time the PLEASE COME AND DON’T MISS OUT!! FAA expected to return the ILS conditions deteriorate, we have fl ights through the summer to BUSNIESS HOURS OFFICE PHONE: to service on April 11. decided it’s best to re-time the ensure daylight arrivals and MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 7:30AM TO 5:00PM (684) 699-1888 He explained that the FAA fl ights.” departures,” she added. SATURDAY : 8:00AM TO 1:00PM (684) 699-7168 fl ight checks all new and As to when the FAA informed Samoa News received word HOLIDAY : 8:00AM TO 1:00PM repaired systems with an FAA Hawaiian and other carriers from two local residents, who LOCATION: ACROSS A&T GAS STATION NU’UULI aircraft. “Equipment on board operating out of Pago Pago of claimed to have called Monday the repairs to the ILS, Gregor morning to the Hawaiian responded, “30 days before we #800-reservation number shut the system down.” regarding the changes in the Botticelli said over the scheduled time for fl ights. The weekend that until the ILS is two residents said they were repaired, “our pilots are required told by an agent at the #800- to land our aircraft using visual number that they had not been references.” informed of any changes to the Gregor told Samoa News fl ights. there are other Pago Pago Inter- Samoa News shared this DEPARTMENT of COMMERCE national Airport approaches information and concern Project Notification & Review System based on other navigation aids, with Botticelli, who said she “but none provide the level of would pass the information precision of the ILS.” on to the airline’s reservations Legal Notice There also are visual lighting department. PNRS BOARD MEETING May 2, 2018 Notice is hereby given that the Department of Commerce/American Samoa Coastal Management Program has received a Land Use Permit Application from the following individuals. 1. Matamatafua Semaia ...... 18-5195-LVB Proposal for a new construction of a Fish Market with utilities - Faleniu 2. ASPA c/o Ake Basil ...... 18-5231-L Proposal for a new construction with utilities-Tafuna 3. Bob Tinae & Dorand Chandra...... 18-5128-L Proposal for a perimeter walls and filling - Iliili 4. Pearly & Liava’a Moevao ...... 18-5258-L Proposal for a new construction of a residential structure with utilities - Iliili 5. DOE/DPW c/o /Faleosina Voigt ...... 18-5254--L Proposal for a new Gymnasium building with utilities - Pago Pago
Persons interested in or affected by a proposed project, are invited to review the project file and provide comments based on environmental issues, by contacting Aokusotino Mao at 633-5155, at the Department of Commerce in Utulei during regular ASG working hours. Public comments must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Interested individuals are also invited to attend a Public Hearing at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at DOC Conference Room, on the 2nd Floor of the Executive Office Building in Utulei. O lo’o iai i le Ofisa o Fa’afetauaina ni talosaga mo Pemita e Fa’atagaina ai le Fa’aaogaina o Fanua ma Laueleele e tusa ma ala o le Tulafono. A iai se tasi e fa’asea pe fia tusia se molimau i ni afaina o le si’osi’omaga pe a galueaina nei galuega, telefoni mai ia Aokusotino Mao i le 633-5155. E mafai fo’i ona e auai i le fono a le Komiti Fa’afoe ia Me 2, 2018, ile itula e 2018 MISS SOFIAS Pageant held last Saturday eve- e 9 ile taeao. ning to a SRO crowd showcased highly creative costumes during a very competitive event. [photo: THA] samoa news, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Page 3
GENERAL MEETING by Ausage Fausia addiction problem. victim — with a rock. Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 Samoa News Reporter JACOB LALOVILI Lalovili’s attorney, Assis- Venue: Sadies by the Sea HIGH COURT ISSUES A 39-year-old man from Iliili tant Public Defender, Ryan Time: 6:00 pm. ANOTHER BENCH who is accused of using a rock Anderson, asked the court for a WARRANT to assault another man has been reduction of bail — from $5,000 The High Court issued arrested and charged with felo- to $1,000. Anderson told the TOICS: another bench warrant last nious second degree assault and court his client is a hardworking The new Alternate Minimum Business Tax AND Friday for yet another defendant two misdemeanor charges: prop- man and he’s the only member who is accused of disobeying erty damage and unlawful use of of his family who works to pro- Increase in the excise tax from 5% to 8%. conditions of his probation. a weapon. Jacob Lalovili made vide for his wife and two chil- The Alternate Minimum Business Tax went into The Order to Show Cause his initial appearance in the Dis- dren. He said his client is not a effect on January 1, 2018. (OSC) hearing for Faaili Mata’u, trict Court this week where he fl ight risk and he has no inten- a.k.a ‘Whistle” was scheduled waived his right to a prelimi- tion of leaving his family. The excise tax increase was passed by the Fono in for last Friday, after the Proba- nary examination. His next court Prosecutor Jillian Sadler January of this year and is scheduled to take effect tion Offi ce fi led a revocation appearance will be this Friday at opposed the defense’s motion, shortly. motion in court, when Mata’u 9 a.m. in the High Court where saying bail set by the court is Deputy Treasurer Keith Gebauer will be the keynote failed to comply with several he is expected to enter a not the appropriate amount for the conditions of his release. guilty plea. offense the defendant is accused speaker. According to the Chief Pro- According to the govern- of. District Court Judge Fiti This meeting is open to Chamber members and the bation Offi cer, Mata’u was sen- ment, Lalovili and the victim Sunia denied the defense’s general public. tenced about a month ago. He got into a disagreement and the motion and bail remains at came in to their offi ce about victim allegedly attempted to $5,000; and because he is For more information, please contact Chamber 2 weeks later and provided assault Lalovili but in the end, it unable to post bond, Lalovili Secretary John Wasko at 733-0833. a urine sample, which tested was Lalovili who assaulted the remains in custody at the TCF. positive for marijuana and methamphetamine. Chief Justice Michael Kruse asked the defendant’s attorney, Michael White whether he had a chance to communicate with his client, and White said no. Kruse then issued a bench warrant; and attorneys from both sides did not object. “Marshal, fi nd this man and hold him in custody until his next court appearance,” Kruse said. During his sentencing last month, following a convic- tion for unlawful possession of marijuana, Mata’u was ordered to remain alcohol and drug free. As a condition of his 5-year probation, Mata’u was ordered to serve 20 months at the Territo- rial Correctional Facility (TCF); however, after the court accepted the attorney’s submission and the defendant’s apology, the court ordered the defendant to only serve 4 1/2 months in prison, which he already served during pretrial confi nement — with the remaining 15 1/2 months stayed. During his sentencing last month, Kruse told Mata’u that the only reason the court accepted his apology was because he mentioned some- thing about going back home to care for his sick father’s sister. “We can allow you another chance to go home but we’re not sure whether you will be going back to your same old lifestyle if we grant you a second chance. And if you go back to your old lifestyle and the police fi nd you again with some drugs, the gov- ernment will spend its resources to take care of you,” Kruse told the defendant. Mata’u was arrested after police found him sleeping at a bus stop with marijuana and little ice on him. According to the police investi- gation, the defendant has a drug Page 4 samoa news, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Toronto van attack suspect may have felt anger against women TORONTO (AP) — A attacks near the University of chilling Facebook message California, Santa Barbara, in posted before a van plowed 2014. onto a crowded Toronto side- Calling Rodger “the walk has raised the possibility Supreme Gentleman,” the Face- the suspect in the attack nursed book post declared: “The Incel grudges against women and it Rebellion has already begun! is bringing back memories of We will overthrow all the Chads a 1989 massacre of 14 women and Stacys!” that remains one of Canada’s Rodger had used the term most traumatic acts of violence. “incel” — for involuntarily A crowd gathered late celibate — in online posts Tuesday in Toronto’s North raging at women for rejecting York community to pay their him romantically. Like-minded respects to the van victims people in internet forums some- at a makeshift memorial of times use “Chad” and “Stacy” roses, candles and messages of as dismissive slang for men and condolence. women with more robust sex “I needed to come here to lives. show that I’m not afraid of this The anti-women sentiment city,” said Meena Chowdry, also recalled Canada’s 1989 wiping away tears. “That one massacre at the Ecole Polytech- man’s actions cannot taint an nique, an engineering college otherwise beautiful, welcoming in Montreal, when 25-year-old city.” Marc Lepine entered a class- Earlier in the day, the room, separated the men from 25-year-old suspect, Alek the women, told the men to Minassian, was charged with leave and opened fi re, killing 14 fi rst degree murder in the deaths women before killing himself. of 10 pedestrians mowed down In a suicide note, he blamed by a rented van that he sent feminists for ruining his life. careening along a mile of a busy Since then, there have been walkway. Fourteen others were sporadic mass shootings in People read and pay tribute at a memorial along Yonge Street, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Toronto, injured. Canada, but none with a higher the day a er a driver drove a van down sidewalks, striking and killing numerous pedestrians in his Toronto Police Services death toll — reinforcing the Det. Sgt. Graham Gibson said view among many Canadians path. (Nathan Denette/ e Canadian Press via AP) at a news conference that those that their country is less violent killed and injured were “pre- than the United States. dominantly” women, though he Wendy Cukier, a professor in declined to discuss a possible the business school at Toronto’s motive. Ryerson University and presi- “All the lanes are open with dent of Canada’s Coalition for this investigation,” said Police Gun Control, said Canada may Chief Mark Saunders. avoid some types of violence Authorities had yet to release because its social programs are a list of victims. Those known stronger than those in many to have been killed include U.S. states and there is less a 30-year-old woman from income inequality. Toronto, Anne Marie D’Amico, But the main difference, she who was active in volunteer contends, is tighter gun regula- work, as well as a female stu- tions in Canada. dent at Seneca College, which “If you take guns out of the Minassian attended. A Jor- mix, Canada and the U.S. are danian citizen and two South identical,” she said, citing sta- Koreans were also among those tistics indicating the two coun- killed. tries have similar rates of non- The gender issue arose fi rearm homicides. because of what police called Although police said Mon- a “cryptic” Facebook message day’s rampage did not appear How about an ad posted by Minassian just before linked to international terrorism, the incident that suggested he the use of a vehicle to kill mir- was part of an online commu- rored tactics used by terrorists in the newspaper to show your nity angry over their inability to in France, Germany, Spain, form relationships with women. New York City and elsewhere. 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Please address such requests to the Publisher at the address provided above. or 258-3208 for more information Please visit samoanews.com for weekend updates. samoa news, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Page 5 FEMA Update: Lions Club Pago presents special awards to FEMA offi cials by Fili Sagapolutele mation offi cer, Yolanda Stokes, as they could possibly get some Samoa News Correspondent during a Samoa News interview additional disaster recovery The US Federal Emergency with Inge. funds.” Management Agency (FEMA) “That’s an aggregate total of If some disaster survivors has approved more than $14 the loans that we’ve approved are still reluctant to apply for a million under the Individual for all segments of the com- SBA loan, Stokes reiterated the Assistance program while the munity — folks that were following points: US Small Business Administra- affected by the storm,” she said • These loans are low tion has approved just over $2 and noted that “we continue to interest, they start at 1.813% million in low-interest disaster process these loans as quickly for home loans; 2.5% for loans for those who were as we can — as quickly as we private-non profi t; 3.58% for affected by Tropical Storm Gita receive them.” businesses; earlier this year in February. Both Stokes and Inge • Of the low interest FEMA and SBA offi cials emphasized the deadline to loans, we also have a term of stressed that the close of busi- submit an application, so no one up to 30 years and there’s also ness on May 1st, next Tuesday, misses out. “We’re encouraging a little known component in is the deadline to submit an everyone to please complete that all disaster loans have an application for federal assis- their SBA loan application… automatic deferment on the fi rst tance. Anyone with ques- we are nearing the deadline,” loan payment. No loan payment tions about their application Stokes said. for the fi rst fi ve months; or the registration process at “We want people to com- “So we want people to know the Disaster Recovery Center, plete the application, even if — go ahead and apply for the inside the DYWA Pago Pago they don’t think they’ll need a loan. If you fi nd you don’t need US Small Business Administration (SBA) public information Youth Center, can call the loan,” she continued. “Because the loan, you can cancel it, or o cer, Yolanda Stokes speaking at last ursday’s meeting of the Helpline at 699-2018. often times, as people begin if you fi nd that you need addi- Lions Club of Pago Pago on the type of low interest disaster loan FEMA ASSISTANCE their rebuilding process or tional funds then you can work programs available to help those impacted by Tropical Storm FEMA public information reconstruction they fi nd that with your loan offi cer on pos- Gita. Stokes was presented a special Lions Club award for her offi cer, Victor Inge said that at they need additional monies sibly getting an increase in the “remarkable support and assistance with SBA” following Gita. the close of business on Apr. and we wouldn’t want them to loan amount,” she explained. [photo: Leua Aiono Frost] 23rd, the total approved for miss out on applying for SBA, (Continued on page 9) individual household program — Individual Assistance — was $14.2 million and “most of that is for housing assistance” at $9.7 million and $4.5 million In Ling Memy of for “other needs assistance” a beautiful Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother program. Other needs are “items essential to the home, things that were damaged or destroyed, that were essential elements in the home, such as...bed, stove,” JULIA TALI PATI MCMOORE MALAKI he said in a Samoa News inter- view yesterday. According to him, as of Apr. 23rd, a total of 7,246 people have already registered at the DRC, where SBA also has staff to assist the community. He explained that because there are no street addresses in American Samoa, the ASG came up with the pre-registra- tion process at the village level where people were given a tag number “so we can identify where the house is and who Proverbs 31: 28-29 lives there” during the DRC “Her children arise and call her blessed, registration process and the her husband(s) also, and he praises her; follow-up FEMA inspection. many women do noble things but you “Now, it’s just picking up surpass them all.” people who have been missed during the pre-registration so they can come to the DRC to register,” said Inge, who added that if a person impacted by the storm didn’t get a chance to pre- Heaven Sent: Jan 23, 1955 • Heaven Bound: April 3, 2018 register they can come directly to the DRC to pre-register and then register at the same time, FUNERAL PROGRAM all under one roof. FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018 “We don’t want to miss 8:00am - 10:30am “Lotu o le Nu’u” & Family Service anyone,” he said, and noted that Public Viewing & Sharing there have been 9,368 visitors Aua Voice of Christ Church to the DRC and some of them have come more than once, 10:30am - 12:00Noon Final Church Service because they may have had to provide additional documents, 12Noon - 3:00pm Final Viewing & Burial at the Fesilafa’i Family Residence in Aua or they had questions. He said everyone who visits the DRC is counted. SBA ASSISTANCE As of the close of business on Monday this week, the SBA had approved $2.3 million in low interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, private- non profi ts, and businesses, according to SBA public infor- Page 6 samoa news, Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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Happy Flag Day AMERICAN SAMOA CALL into origin energy gas showroom at tafuna industrial park 699-9740 samoa news, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Page 7 First lady steps into spotlight for Judge rules against ending program to protect Dreamers state visit with France WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Tuesday against WASHINGTON (AP) — There were no celeb- pians, who fl ashed their gold medals on their way the Trump administration’s decision to end a program protecting rity guests, Hollywood entertainers or superstar into the pre-dinner reception. some young immigrants from deportation, calling the Department chefs. But as she stepped out of the background Guests seated at Trump’s table included Apple of Homeland Security’s rationale against the program “arbitrary to host her fi rst state dinner, Melania Trump CEO Tim Cook and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, and capricious.” sought to sparkle in her moment in the spotlight. the president’s nominee for secretary of state, as U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington wrote that the After ditching her trademark dark sunglasses well as Macron and his wife. decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals for a white skirt suit and hat earlier Tuesday, the In his toast, Macron talked about the countries’ program, known as DACA, “was unlawful and must be set aside.” fi rst lady appeared in a Chanel gown to greet “unbreakable friendship” and referenced both his Bates wrote that DHS’ decision “was predicated primarily on President Emmanuel Macron of France and his and Trump’s rapid political ascents, saying: “On its legal judgment that the program was unlawful. That legal judg- wife, Brigitte, as they arrived for the fi rst state both sides of the ocean some two years ago, very ment was virtually unexplained, however, and so it cannot support dinner of Trump’s administration. few would have bet on us being here together the agency’s decision.” It was a big moment in fashion — and public today.” Bates gave DHS 90 days to “better explain its view that DACA life — for the former model, who has kept a While Ivanka Trump, a senior White House is unlawful.” If the department cannot come up with a better relatively low profi le since Trump took offi ce adviser and the president’s elder daughter, and explanation, he wrote, it “must accept and process new as well as and who is playing hostess at her highest-profi le Louise Linton, the wife of Treasury Secretary renewal DACA applications.” event yet as her husband is shadowed by a legal Steven Mnuchin, wowed in designer gowns, DACA allowed immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as chil- threat from a porn actress who says she was there were no surprise celebrity guests, in con- dren, known as Dreamers, to stay and work legally under renew- C M paid to keep quiet about a sexual encounter with trast with past years. able permits. President Donald Trump announced last year that Y K Trump, which he denies. Asked what she was looking forward to, he would end the program started by President Barack Obama. It With her fi rst state dinner, Mrs. Trump seemed Linton said: “Everything French!” was offi cially rescinded in March, but DHS is continuing to issue to be aiming to make a statement. In a nod to The White House stressed that Mrs. Trump, renewals because of previous court orders. France, she wore a black Chantilly lace Chanel who planned her 2005 wedding, had a hand Bates’ ruling Tuesday night comes in a pair of cases whose lead haute couture gown, hand-painted with silver and in every aspect of the social denouement of plaintiffs are the NAACP and Princeton University. He is the third embroidered with crystal and sequins, according Macron’s visit. She released a brief video judge to rule against administration plans to end the program. to her spokeswoman. Her French counterpart showing her working on the details with her staff, wore Louis Vuitton. including the menu and the cream-and-gold table The president lavished praise on his wife as settings. he gave a toast at the opulent affair, calling her The guests, seated at round candle-lit tables “America’s absolutely incredible fi rst lady.” decorated with bouquets of white fl owers, dined He went on to hail the bonds between the on rack of lamb and nectarine tart served on a United States and France, saying: “May our mix of china settings from the presidencies of friendship grow even deeper, may our kinship Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. After-dinner grow even stronger and may our sacred liberty entertainment was courtesy of the Washington FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2018, fi le photo, demonstrators rally never die.” National Opera. in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) With 123 attendees, the event was smaller and Earlier Tuesday, Mrs. Trump wore a stylish outside the Capitol Washington. A federal judge has ruled against more intimate than some of President Barack belted suit with a broad-brimmed chapeau for her the Trump administration’s decision to end a program protecting Obama’s dinners. Among those in attendance public appearances, including on a brief outing to some young immigrants from deportation. U.S. District Judge were Vice President Mike Pence, Supreme Court the National Gallery of Art with Mrs. Macron to John D. Bates says the Department of Homeland Security’s deci- Chief Justice John Roberts, former Secretary of view an exhibit of works by French painter Paul sion to rescind the DACA program “was unlawful and must be set State Henry Kissinger and two Winter Olym- Cezanne. aside.” (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
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Employees of the Territorial Registrar’s O ce in Fagatogo were cleaning up their o ce yesterday morning, while a re truck with four re ghters assisted them from the outside. One employee told Samoa News their o ce was ooded following heavy rains Monday night. e o ce holds the records for lands, matai titles and business registrations. Samoa News was told that no records were damaged or destroyed. [photo: AF]
e Rotary Club of Pago Pago continues to deliver dictionaries to all DOE 3rd graders across the territory. On Friday, Rotarians Joe Yandall, Joe Weilenman, Peter Tinitali, Rob Hartman, and Sam Meleisea supplied Pavaiai’s third graders with brand new dictionaries. is is the 6th year the Rotary Club of Pago Pago has distributed dictionaries to public schools and it is an annual project for the Club to improve literacy in the elementary level. [courtesy photo] ➧ Tao Liu pleads guilty… Continued from page 1 is that this defendant’s immigra- I can go back home with my of a controlled substance (meth- tion record expired in May of 2-year-old son, who is under the amphetamine), possession of last year.” custody of the government. I am an unlicensed fi rearm, resisting Kruse continued, “And that remorseful and ashamed of my arrest, careless driving and Karaoke Bar was shut down actions.” public peace disturbance. sometime ago consequential to His attorney, deputy public For the second case, Liu is the criminal case that surfaced defender Michael White, had charged with escape from con- at that time. Is he still sponsored nothing to add to his client’s fi nement, a class D felony, pun- by the lady who passed away?” statement to the court. ishable by not more than fi ve Dunn responded, “That’s my Dunn however pointed out years in jail, and/or a fi ne of not understanding.” that the defendant’s 2-year-old more than $5,000, or both. The defendant — a Chinese son has been under the cus- However, under a plea bar- national —presented his state- tody of DHSS since the day gain that was accepted by the ment to the court through an of his arrest. Kruse said the court this week, Liu pled guilty interpreter who translated court charges against the defendant to unlawful possession of a con- proceedings from English to are serious and the court needs trolled substance (methamphet- Mandarin. to take that into consideration. amine), unlawful possession of He asked the court for He also asked the government a controlled substance (mari- another chance to return to to fi le something under seal for juana) and possession of an unli- China to care for his mother. the court’s eyes only about the censed fi rearm in the fi rst case; In his own words, Liu told status of the 2-year-old boy who and escape from confi nement in the court he is from China, and is under DHSS custody. the second case. The remaining he entered American Samoa to According to the court, the charges were dismissed. seek a better future for him and government charged Liu in two The defendant, through an his family back home. separate cases. For case fi rst interpreter, admits that on or “During my stay in American case, the defendant was arrested about the evening of Aug. 21, Samoa, I’ve made so many bad and accused of possessing a 2016, he was in possession of decisions, including violating handgun and drugs found during methamphetamine, marijuana the laws of the territory, and I a traffi c stop in Aug. 2016. and an unlicensed fi rearm. am here to express my apolo- The government then Liu, who is being held in gies to the court for my wrong- slapped him with eleven charges custody without bail, is sched- doings,” the defendant said. including attempted assault, uled to appear for sentencing on “I understand the court unlawful possession of a con- May 18th. will hardly accept my request trolled substance with intent to Chief Justice Michael Kruse and apology, but I truly seek distribute, unlawful possession has ordered the government to the court’s forgiveness for my of a controlled substance (mari- bring all items that were seized actions and ask for a chance so juana) and unlawful possession in Liu’s case to court. samoa news, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Page 9 Agency warns retailers not to sell Juul e-cigarette to kids WASHINGTON (AP) — accounting for 55 percent of Federal health officials on the U.S. market for e-cigarettes, Tuesday announced a nation- according to recent industry fig- wide crackdown on underage ures. That’s up from just 5 per- use of a popular e-cigarette cent of the market in 2016. brand following months of The San Francisco-based complaints from parents, politi- company said in a statement cians and school administrators. it agrees with the FDA that The Food and Drug Admin- underage use of its products is istration issued warnings to “unacceptable.” 40 retail and online stores as “We already have in place part of a monthlong operation programs to identify and act against illegal sales of Juul to upon these violations at retail children. Investigators targeted and online marketplaces, and 7-Eleven locations, Shell gas we will have more aggressive stations and Cumberland Farms plans to announce in the coming convenience stores as well as days,” the statement read. vaping shops. Juul Labs says it monitors FDA regulators also asked retailers to ensure they are fol- manufacturer Juul Labs to lowing the law. turn over documents about the Its age verification system design, marketing and ingre- searches public records an dients of its product. The rare sometimes requires customers request focuses on whether to upload a photo ID. is image provided by Juul Labs on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 shows the company’s e-cigarette certain product features are E-cigarettes and other vaping device. On Tuesday, federal health ocials announced a nationwide crackdown on underage use specifically appealing to young products have grown into a of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school people. $4 billion market in the U.S. administrators. Juul Labs says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law, and its age Like other e-cigarettes, Juul despite little research on their veri cation system searches public records and sometimes requires customers to upload a photo ID. is an electronic device that turns long-term effects, including (Courtesy of Juul Labs via AP) liquid — usually containing whether they are helpful in nicotine — into an inhalable helping smokers quit cigarettes. vapor. That’s the sales pitch made Thanks in part to its resem- by Juul and many other e-cig- American Samoa blance to a small computer flash arette manufacturers: “Juul Telecommunications Authority drive, Juul has become popular delivers nicotine satisfaction with some teenagers as a dis- akin to a cigarette in a format (ASTCA) creet way to vape at school and that’s as simple and easy to use,” in public. Parents, teachers and states the company’s website. principals say they are strug- A Juul “starter kit” can be EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY gling to control the booming ordered online for $49.99. The Position Title RETAIL SALES MANAGER Posting Date April 20, 2018 trend. company’s website is intended Position Type Contract Deadline May 4, 2018/ 4 :00 pm “The bathroom is the main to only sell to customers ages Job Opening Starting Salary GS:14/1 $26,607.00 to source of it,” said Maureen 21 and up. One (1) GS: 14/15 $40,000.00 Byrne, the principal of Dublin Chaz Nuttycombe, an Report to: Chief Commercial O cer Status Exempt High School near San Fran- 18-year-old who has never tried cisco. “As students become vaping, says it’s prevalent at Major Responsibilities: more comfortable, we have seen his school, Hanover High near is position is located in the Commercial Department of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority it in classrooms and on campus Richmond, Virginia. (ASTCA). Work is generally performed in a standard o ce environment, but also includes activities that occur even out in the open.” “They’re not doing ciga- in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Some exposure to varied weather conditions may be required. Health advocates have wor- rettes because that’s not really Minimum Requirements & Quali cations ried about the popularity of hip,” he said. “I think my gen- Must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university with a major vaping products among kids and eration has been educated on Education/ study in Accounting or any other related eld. Must be able to apply business management the potential impact on adult what’s in a cigarette, the poi- Experience: principles and practices. smoking rates in the future. A sons and whatnot.” Duties & • Oversee and manage the daily retail operations for all ASTCA retail stores or outlets recent government-commis- Research shows that many Responsibilities • Manage, motivate, and train retail sta to provide excellent customer service, increase sales sioned report found “substantial e-cigarettes contain trace and ensure e ciency in retail processes and procedures evidence” that young people amounts of chemicals like • Ensure and maintain high standards for quality and customer service are met • Assist with the recruitment and selection of retail sta and ensure the successful execution who use e-cigarettes are more formaldehyde, but it’s unclear new hire training likely to try cigarettes. whether they exist at levels • Manage, coach, counsel, and performance manage employees FDA Commissioner Scott that can cause long-term health • Achieve nancial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; Gottlieb said the current “blitz” problems. analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions targeting Juul will continue Most researchers agree any • Walk sales oor regularly, talk to customers and employees, and identify or resolve urgent issues through the end of the month, risks of e-cigarettes do not • Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures; manage stock levels with additional actions in approach the long-established and make key decisions about stock control coming weeks. harms of traditional cigarettes, • Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements “This isn’t the only product which cause cancer, heart dis- • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in that we’re looking at, and this ease and lung disease. professional societies isn’t the only action we’re going The FDA gained authority • Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and to be taking to target youth to regulate e-cigarettes in 2016, personnel policies and procedures access to tobacco products, and but anti-smoking advocates • Assist CCO in the formulation of pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends e-cigarettes, in particular,” Got- have criticized the agency for • Provide accurate written and verbal reporting to CCO and management tlieb said in an interview. He not policing the space more • Find new ways to improve sales, meet sales targets, analyze gures, forecast volumes and named several other brands of aggressively to stop companies strategize concern, including KandyPens from appealing to underage • Promote the organization locally by liaising with the community in general and myblu. users, particularly with flavors • Organize special promotions, displays and events • Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming Juul sales have exploded like mango, cool cucumber and customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing over the past two years, creme brulee. • Initiate changes to improve the business • Work and liaise with other internal departments (Technical, Sales, Marketing, and Customer ➧ Service) to ensure that retail and company objectives are met. FEMA Updatet… Quali ed applicants: Please submit a completed ASTCA Employment Application with a copy of your resume to ASTCA Continued from page 5 (address listed above) by the deadline listed above. Please attach copies of credentials and transcripts. Candidates selected for hire must pass examinations (when applicable), pre-employment clearances & test negative on pre-employment drug And “I think a lot of people While the deadline for sub- test. ASTCA reserves the right to waive education and experience requirements as necessary don’t realize that there’s an mission of applications is the Human Resources Division Tel: (684) 633-9003 ext 9093 automatic loan deferment pay- close of business on May 1st, the Quali ed American Samoa Telecommunications Authority Fax: (684) 699-9032 ment built in,” she said. “Those DRC will still be open, but with Applicants (A.S.T.C.A.) Email inquiries: [email protected] are some of the tools that we scaled back staff, according to Apply To: P.O. 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In The High Court In The High Court of American Samoa of American Samoa TRIAL DIVISION TRIAL DIVISION In big shift, Trump assesses Kim PR NO. 05-05 HCCA NO. 17-2018 PR NO. 38-05 FIRST COMMERCIAL BANK LTD., NEW YORK BRANCH, PR NO. 39-05 as Security Trustee, Plaintiff V. Jong Un as ‘very honorable’ In the Matter of the Estates of AMERICAN EXPRESS, OFFICIAL NUMBER 1209513, HER BOIL- WASHINGTON (AP) — urday, North Korea announced aides said both the State Depart- BERNARD WILLIAM GURR, ERS, ENGINES, MACHINERY, MOTORS, MASTS, ETC. IN REM; President Donald Trump on it will close its nuclear testing ment and governments in both TEUILA DIANA GURR HALLIDAY AND AMERICAN ENTERPRISE FISHING LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, IN PERSONAM, Tuesday said Kim Jong Un facility and suspend nuclear and Australia and South Korea were FANUA ELEITINO GURR, Defendants wants a historic, high-stakes intercontinental ballistic missile informed that the administration HCCA No. 12--2018 By STANLEY GURR AND meeting as soon as possible and tests — a move welcomed by is looking at a switch of postings IN ADMIRALITY FANUAEA GURR LEAIATAUA suggested the North Korean Trump as “big progress.” for Harris, although nothing has Petitioners NOTICE TO ALL POTENTIAL LIEN CLAIMANTS OF ARREST OF VESSEL AMERICAN dictator has been “very open” However, the North stopped been made official yet. The aide NOTICE OF HEARING ENTERPRISE, OFFICIAL NO. 1209513 and “very honorable,” a sharply short of suggesting it will give and other officials requested different assessment of a leader up its nuclear weapons — as anonymity to discuss the plans ON JOINT PETITION TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES In accordance with Rule C of the High Court of he once denounced as “Little Trump suggested in a weekend as they were not authorized to FOR APPOINTMENT OF American Samoa Supplemental rules for Certain Rocket Man.” tweet — or scale back its pro- discuss them. SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATOR Admiralty and Maritime Claims (“Supplemental Rule The United States and North duction of missiles and their In Canberra, Australian For- OF ESTATES C”), notice is hereby given of the arrest of the Vessel Korea have been negotiating related components. When eign Minister Julie Bishop said AMERICAN ENTERPRISE, Official No. 1209513 (the a summit between Trump and pressed Tuesday on what he she had been told by U.S. Acting PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Joint Petition for the Ap- “Vessel”), her boilers, engines, machinery, motors, Kim to be held in May or June meant by the goal of “denuclear- Secretary of State John Sullivan pointment of Isalei Iuli as Successor Administrator of the masts, anchors, chains, skiffs, tackle, and all other to broker a deal on Pyongyang’s ization,” Trump said, “It means that Harris would become South above captioned estates has been filed in the High Court necessaries in accordance with a Warrant of Arrest of American Samoa. Hearing on the petition will be held nuclear program. Trump, who they get rid of their nukes. Very Korea’s ambassador and that a of Vessel American Enterprise, Official No. 1209513, has struck a decidedly opti- simple.” new appointment to the post in on May 25, 2018 at 9am before the Trial Division of the issued on March 20, 2018. High Court of American Samoa in Fagatogo, American mistic tone on the situation in “It would be easy for me to Australia would be a priority for Samoa. All heirs of Bernard William Gurr, Tequila Diana Pursuant to Supplemental Rule C, any person having a claim against the Vessel and/or property shall file a recent days, said Tuesday that make a simple deal and declare the next U.S. secretary of state. Gurr Halliday and Fanua Eletino Gurr and any other inter- the United States and North victory. I don’t want to do that,” CIA Director Mike Pompeo, ested parties may appear before the Court on said date claim with the Court not later than ten (10) days after to respond to this Petition. process has been effected, and shall file an answer Korea were having “good the president said. who is Trump’s choice for sec- within twenty (20) days from the date of filing their discussions.” This week, U.S.-allied South retary of state, told his own Dated: April 11, 2018 claim. “We have been told directly Korean President Moon Jae-in confirmation hearing this Dated: April 23, 2018 that they would like to have the and Kim will hold a summit in month that the vacancy in Seoul CLERK OF COURTS ELVIS R. PILA PATEA meeting as soon as possible. We the Demilitarized Zone between needed “immediate attention.” Acting Associate Judge think that’s a great thing for the the Koreas that could lay the The man earlier tipped for the Published: 4/4, 4/18 & 4/25/2018 Published: 04/25/18-05/15/18 world,” Trump said at the White ground for Trump’s planned post, Korea expert Victor Cha, House alongside French Presi- meeting with the North Korean was passed over in January. He dent Emmanuel Macron. “Kim dictator. The leaders of the U.S. later voiced concern the admin- A unified Korea? Leaders bring Jong Un, he really has been very and North Korea have never istration was considering mili- open and I think very honorable met during six decades of hos- tary action against North Korea. contrasting visions to summit from everything we’re seeing.” tility since the Korean War. Harris has spent nearly 40 Trump cautioned that North The exact date and location years in uniform and has a repu- SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Unification is an idea that Korea had not followed through of the possible summit has not tation as a straight talker. In moves most Koreans, North and South, on an emotional level. on previous promises, but cred- been determined. testimony last month before the For some, especially young people in the South, it may not be ited tough steps from his admin- As diplomacy gathered pace, Senate Armed Services Com- a burning issue. Details like the costs, the risks and what specifi- istration — including sanctions White House officials and con- mittee, Harris said that the U.S. cally both sides stand to gain are rarely given much thought by and organizing pressure from gressional aides said the Trump could not be “overly optimistic” anyone who isn’t an academic, politician or activist. international allies — for having administration was considering about outcomes for the planned But when North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean forced Pyongyang to hold talks. nominating Adm. Harry Harris, Trump-Kim summit. “We have President Moon Jae-in meet on Friday, the prospect of unification, And he again suggested that he the commander of U.S. forces to go into this, eyes wide open,” even if only in the abstract, will loom large around them. would “leave the table” if the in the Pacific, as ambassador to he told lawmakers. Can Kim’s nuclear-armed North and the K-pop capitalism of negotiations were not produc- South Korea. That key position Last year, the U.S. spear- Moon’s South ever merge into One Korea? Both leaders come to tive or if North Korea was not has been vacant since Trump headed through the U.N. Secu- the table with distinct visions of what that would look like. And operating in good faith. took office 15 months ago. rity Council the toughest inter- they are very different. “We’ll see where that all It would entail a shuffle in the national sanctions yet against goes,” the president said. administration’s plans for key North Korea in response to three THE DEMOCRATIC FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF KORYO After failing to take the South by force in the 1950s, North “Maybe it will be wonderful or diplomatic assignments. Harris long-range missile launches Korea’s founder and “eternal president,” Kim Il Sung, announced maybe it won’t.” has already been nominated to and its most powerful nuclear a plan for what he thought a unified Korea should look like back Trump’s comments came be ambassador to Australia. His test explosion yet. The Trump in 1980. days after a flurry of moves Senate confirmation hearing for administration supplemented He called it the Democratic Federal Republic of Koryo. Koryo from North Korea that the White the Australia position had been those restrictions with unilateral was an ancient Korean kingdom from which the word Korea is House was anxious to promote due to take place Tuesday but U.S. sanctions against firms that derived. as signs that its coercion cam- was postponed. had conducted illicit trade with Kim’s plan was for an arrangement something along the lines paign was working. On Sat- One of the congressional the North. of what Hong Kong has with China, a unified nation with two separate systems of government. Under his plan, the North and South would respect each oth- er’s ideology, social system and autonomy. Both sides would have an equal number of representatives in a supreme national assembly with equal rights and responsibilities. The assembly would also have representatives of Koreans overseas. It would have a standing committee that would administer state affairs. Kim stressed the need for this new federation to remain neu- tral and independent, avoiding in particular military alliances with others. Not surprisingly, that looks a lot like North Korea today, with its Supreme People’s Assembly, and the party’s Politburo and Central Committee overseeing day-to-day policies. Even the name smacks of the North, which is officially the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. An equal number of assembly seats would be a good deal for the North, which has half the South’s population. The inclusion of Koreans overseas would boost that advantage even further since, for historical reasons, more often than not they have at least nominal allegiance to Pyongyang, not Seoul. With so many devils lurking in the details, Kim’s grand plan has never gotten much traction. A KOREAN COMMONWEALTH AND BEYOND South Korea’s three-step proposal ends in a similarly predict- able place: its own system writ large across the peninsula. The first priority, according to South Korea’s Unification Min- istry, is to develop a sustainable relationship and resolve the issue of North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons. Seoul wants to substitute the unstable armistice that ended the President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron during their meeting in the fighting of the 1950-53 Korean War with a permanent peace treaty Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. — a goal Pyongyang shares. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) samoa news, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Page 11 Opioid treatment gap in Medicare: methadone clinics One in three older Americans said Sen. Bob Casey, D-Penn- for this patient because of the with Medicare drug coverage is sylvania, ranking member stigma associated with the prescribed opioid painkillers, of the Special Committee on clinics. But Medicare coverage but for those who develop a Aging and lead sponsor of the might make them more accept- dangerous addiction there is Senate bill. able, Lembke said, and her one treatment Medicare won’t An estimated 300,000 Medi- patient “might actually do better cover: methadone. care patients have been diag- with methadone.” Methadone is the oldest, and nosed with opioid addiction, In Maryland, Purvis experts say, the most effective of and health offi cials estimate remained on methadone treat- the three approved medications nearly 90,000 are at high risk ment because his income is used to treat opioid addiction. for opioid misuse or overdose. low enough that he qualifi es It eases cravings without an Buprenorphine, a more for the state-federal Medicaid intense high, allowing patients expensive and slightly less reg- insurance coverage for the poor to work with counselors to ulated treatment drug, is cov- and disabled. Medicaid covers rebuild their lives. ered by Medicare but few doc- methadone treatment in Mary- Federal money is fl owing to tors who accept new Medicare land and about 35 other states. states to open new methadone patients have obtained federal Purvis, who used heroin for clinics through the 21st Cen- waivers to prescribe it. A recent more than a decade in his youth, tury Cures Act, but despite the study of Medicare claims found later took opioids prescribed by nation’s deepening opioid crisis, prescriptions for buprenorphine specialists for back pain. After the Medicare drug program for for only 81,000 patients. his pain doctor’s offi ce was shut the elderly covers methadone More evidence that the crisis down for overprescribing, he only when prescribed for pain. affects seniors: Opioid over- started methadone treatment. FILE - In this March 7, 2017, le photo, the CEO of a metha- Joseph Purvis, a former doses killed 1,354 Americans “Some people think of meth- done clinic holds a 35 mg liquid dose of methadone in Rossville, heroin and prescription pain- ages 65 and older in 2016, about adone as a crutch for addiction Ga. e drug is the oldest and most e ective of approved medica- killer user, said he went into a 3 percent of the 42,000 opioid but it’s not,” Purvis said. “It’s a tions used to treat opioid addiction, but Medicare doesn’t cover it. depressive tailspin because he overdoses that year. tool that allows people to live a (AP Photo/Kevin D. Liles, File) initially feared he might have to Medicare’s policy means somewhat normal life.” stop methadone treatment when clinics often scramble to keep he went on Medicare at 65. older patients in treatment if “I was terrifi ed that I might they’ve had commercial insur- have to leave the program. ance that covered their care FINANCE AND There’s no way I wanted to go before turning 65, said coun- back to addiction on the streets,” selor Angela Caldwell of Mont- said Purvis, 66, of Gaithersburg, gomery Recovery Services in ADMINISTRATION MANAGER Maryland. Rockville, Maryland. Methadone doesn’t meet A national organization for ASCO MOTORS – AMERICAN SAMOA the requirement of Medicare’s methadone clinics says the Part D drug program because clinics now have 25,000 Medi- Asco Motors is a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho South Pacific Holdings and is the only authorized dealer it can’t be dispensed in a retail care benefi ciaries who are either and distributor of Toyota and Yamaha in the South Pacific. When you join Asco Motors, you will become pharmacy. paying out of pocket (about part of a global company that promotes a family friendly environment and seeks to achieve world- Instead, in the highly reg- $80 per week) or getting care ulated methadone system, through state-run Medicaid or class standards in all areas of our business. Asco Motors markets quality products and services with patients fi rst are assessed by a block grant programs. franchises that include Toyota, Yamaha, Bridgestone, Kobe, Massey Ferguson and Avis. doctor, then show up daily at Mark Parrino, president of The Position federally certifi ed methadone the American Association for The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for daily Finance and Administration functions clinics to take their doses of the the Treatment of Opioid Depen- of the company, ensures effective and timely reporting to the Head Office in (Australia) and to local pink liquid. dence, thinks more people statutory bodies. As the Finance & Administration Manager you would be required to coordinate and Or, like Purvis in Maryland, would seek methadone treat- prepare the annual budget for the company and perform reviews on a monthly basis. The position is they prove through repeated ment if Medicare covered it. urine screens that they have Many older patients rely on based in American Samoa and reports directly to the country Chief Executive Officer. earned the right to weekly take- surprisingly high doses of opi- The successful candidate will: home doses. oids for pain relief, which can • Manage the company’s fully integrated accounting system In Congress, legislationASCO has MOTORS turn into(c/-TTSPH) addiction, said Dr. been introduced in thePO House Box 129, Anna Pago Lembke, Pago 96799 an addiction • Report monthly and annually on the company’s financial performance and Senate, and a Whiteemail: House [email protected] specialist at Stanford University • Meet all statutory requirements and ensuring compliance to established company policies commission on the opioid epi- School of Medicine. • Coordinate the preparation of the Strategic Plan, budgets and forecasts demic also recommended the One of her addiction patients, • Cash flow management for the business change. a woman in her mid-70s, was • Manage internal control procedures in line with company policy to protect financial assets and The epidemic is “affecting referred to her because her daily all populations, including our dose of opioids had climbed secure all systems, records, documents, cash and general office records seniors,” said Rep. George over the years to many times • Oversee Payroll and Personnel administration procedures Holding, R-North Carolina, more potent than that of a typ- Preferred applicants will have: a sponsor of the House bill. ical heroin user, Lembke said. “Medicare benefi ciaries have “She’s had a gradual devel- • Tertiary qualification in Finance and Accounting among the highest and fastest opment of tolerance over many • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior role and similar position growing rate of opioid use dis- decades and now is on an astro- • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications and computerised accounting and order, but they don’t currently nomical dose,” Lembke said. business systems have coverage for the most “If you took any random person • Demonstrated management, leadership and planning capabilities effective treatment.” and gave them (that much) they • Excellent written and verbal communication skills “We have a sacred responsi- would die.” bility to fi nd solutions that help Lembke said she normally • Proven ability to successfully manage a finance team. everyone who may be affected,” wouldn’t consider methadone THE COMPANY ASCO MOTORS is the automotive market leader in the region. Asco Motors are the dealer/ distributor of franchises that includes Toyota, Yamaha and is a quality-focused international organization that works to high standards of customer satisfaction. ACCURACY THE PACKAGE We make an issue of it every day. An attractive salary package will be offered, which includes an annual performance bonus. If you want to comment about our accuracy, APPLY TODAY Qualified applicants should submit their application with resume by 11th May to: call Samoa News at 633-5599
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