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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —Evidence documenting alleged collusion between the LBJ Medical Center hospital’s former LBJ procurement manager Joe Langkilde and the owners of Lucky Star INC/ Canton Mart were uncovered during an internal investigation by an overseas financial consultant.
It is alleged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Claims of misconduct led to the termination of the hospital Procurement Manager Joe Langkilde from the LBJ Medical Center Hospital. This is confirmed in a letter dated February 9, 2023 signed by Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Akapusi Ledua citing two incidents — one...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chairman of the hospital board, Dr Malouamaua Tuiolosega is clearing the air on a number of concerns pertaining to authority of the board; recent management appointments; letters of support; the $1,000 allowance for additional meeting and the hiring of the former Vice...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A spirited discussion ensued yesterday morning during a Senate Health/ Hospital Committee hearing, with chairman Sen. Tuiasina Dr. Salamo Laumoli saying that the hearing was called to know more about LBJ Medical Center’s plans for a new hospital, while other senators...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dr Victor Terenuku Tofaeono is expressing his disappointment after his nomination to serve on the hospital board was rescinded.
This was confirmed in a letter addressed to Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga dated March 26, 2023.
“I am writing to protest the manner in which you...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The LBJ hospital’s former Chief Financial Officer Emau Amosa retained legal representation after he was placed on administrative leave on February 9, 2023 and his services were terminated several days later.
According to Amosa, the hospital board and new management at...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Former LBJ hospital Chief Financial Officer, Emau Amosa has broken his silence. He is disputing claims by the LBJ hospital board that he approved check payments to his wife’s business, Samoa Commercial Printing from 2011 up to 2023 amounting to $1.49 million.
“I did not...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The hospital’s Chief Financial Officer position will be advertised after the appeal process for the former CFO is completed.
This is according to Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Akapusi Ledua in response to questions from Samoa News.
“The LBJ CFO position will be...
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 — 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...