News Briefs – November 10, 2014

AMP tennis courts now open
The American Memorial Park announced Friday that the recently renovated park tennis courts will be open to the public beginning Nov. 8, 2014. The project was reviewed by NPS Pacific West Regional Civil Engineer Scott Henrickson on Oct. 29, 2014, with a brief list of required project tasks being presented to the contractor for completion.

In accordance with federal contracting and procurement regulation, the contractor had until Nov. 26, 2014, to complete the project requirements. However, the contractor was able to finish the final required tasks ahead of schedule and presented the work for review. Henrickson reviewed the completed work and gave approval to open the tennis courts to the public. (NPS)

Labor violations found at 2 A. Samoa stores
American Samoa-based Ocean Star Enterprises Inc., doing business as Pacific Mini Mart in Tafuna and as Ocean Star Enterprise Inc. in Nu’uuli, has agreed to pay $23,922 in back wages to seven employees following an investigation by the Wage and Hour Division.

Investigators found that the employer paid a fixed salary to several employees without regard to the number of weekly hours actually worked.

“The payment of a guaranteed salary to front-line convenience store employees does not waive their entitlement to a base retail sector minimum wage of $4.60 per hour and overtime premium pay for hours worked after 40 in a workweek,” said Terence Trotter, the division’s district director in Hawaii. (USDOL)

NMC hosts Movie Night tonight
The Northern Marianas College’s College Access Challenge Grant program is inviting everyone to attend a Movie Night event tonight, Nov.r 10, 2014, at 6:30pm at the NMC South Field (across from the NMC Gymnasium).

In addition to featuring the film The Expendables 3 at 6:30pm the pre-movie activities will include a brief presentation about preparing for college (e.g., college success, student life, financial aid, and time and money management, etc.).

The fun-filled event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and snacks will be sold by vendors. Also, note that the film is rated PG-13, which means that minors under the age of 13 must be accompanied by parents or guardians.

This event is also sponsored by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

For more information or inquiries, contact Hedwig Hofschneider at (670) 237-6784 or visit www.marianas.edu. (NMC)