At his first cabinet meeting about being re-elected for a second term, Governor Lolo Moliga yesterday congratulate directors for a positive financial report card in their first four years in office.
He said that the government was in the red only for one of the four years they were in office and he’s sure that ASG’s improved financial status will get some good marks with the federal government.
But he cautioned that with the changes at the White House the territory should brace for some tough economic challenges ahead. Lolo said the territory should push through on its own and not wait for decisions to be made by the federal government.
The governor said directors should be proud of the government;s financial report for the last four years,.
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The governor also discussed the pending shutdown of the Tri Marine canning operations. He said the closure will impact our economy in a big way, and the government needs to do something to help the displaced employees,
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The governor said Congresswoman Aumua Amata has been made aware of the situation and the Tri Marine shutdown was discussed at a meeting with her, the Fono leaders, Secretary of Samoan Affairs and district governors.
Lolo said he hopes the congresswoman will work with the administration to find assistance for the cannery employees who will be without jobs.
Meanwhile Starkist spokesperson Michelle Faist has confirmed that there will be no production at StarKist Samoa during Thanksgiving week from November 21-25.
Faist says this is a planned maintenance shutdown, and production will resume on November 28th.
The StarKist Samoa leadership team wishes all employees a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
