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The Ministry of Customs and Revenue and the Samoa Institute of Accountants have strengthened their partnership by renewing their partnership agreement since 2012. The agreement sets out the principles on how the two organisations will work together for the wellbeing of Samoa’s tax system The agreement reinforces principles around professional respect, communication and recognition of […]

• Minister Lautimuia Uelese Vaai • Chief Executive Officer Saoleititi Maeva Betham-Vaai • Ministry of Finance colleagues Minister Lautimuia, it is my honour to be co-signing with you this additional funding arrangement between the Governments of Samoa and Australia. Our signatures today put into effect the provision of WST$36.7 million Tala in General Budget Support […]

Apia, SAMOA – The Australian Government has committed an additional AUD$20 million (WST$36.7 million) in direct budget support towards Samoa’s Treasury. This additional budget support will reinforce the Government of Samoa’s fiscal strength as it prepares for hosting a successful Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting later this year. The Exchange of Letters for this funding […]

Apia, Samoa – Tuesday 26th of March, 2024. The National University of Samoa (NUS) is pleased to announce that the Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa, Afioga Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, will be conferred with a Honorary Doctorate degree during the Graduation Ceremony, taking place this Thursday 28th March, 2024. Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa is a trailblazer […]

Reverand Dr Siaosi Salesulu, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Talofa lava and good evening. I am pleased to join Vodafone in the announcement of its preparations to bring 5G to Samoa. In our journey towards technological excellence, Samoa is about to take a giant leap forward. Today Samoa joins the developed nations with this technology […]

Apia, SAMOA – The Australian Government is pleased to support the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) with its marketing through a grant of WST$1.8 million. The support aims to enhance Samoa’s tourism marketing efforts, with a focus on attracting visitors from Australia. It is expected to significantly contribute to the recovery and growth of Samoa’s tourism […]