25 August 2019, Apia Samoa. The Peace Corp worldwide initiative, Girls Leading Our World Samoa (GLOW SAMOA) in collaboration with Samoa Stationery and Books ( SSAB) held their executive and advisory board planning retreat at the Taumeasina Island Resort yesterday. UN Women Coordinator and Representative in Samoa Papalii Mele Maualaivao said that the planning was […]
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BSP Samoa Supports TV 3 National Spelling Bee
23 August 2019, Apia Samoa. BSP continues its support to the TV3 National Spelling Bee Competition as part of the bank’s strong focus on youth development. A market leader in the South Pacific’s banking and finance sector, BSP Samoa comes on board this year as a “Synonym” sponsor of the nation-wide competition. Head of Finance […]
Samoa Institute of Accountants Hosts International Conference
10 August 2019, Apia Samoa. Accountancy professionals from across the Asia and Pacific region gathered at the Taumeasina Island Resort to discuss key issues and challenges facing the development of Pacific Accountancy Organisations (PAOs) in the region. The Samoa Institute of Accountants (SIA) hosted delegates of the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA) for […]
Online Business Advisory Services for Small Businesses Launched
03 August 201, Apia Samoa. The New Zealand Government funded Business Link Pacific Portal launched across Pacific region in a successful multi-country event yesterday. While Samoa’s launch packed the Tanoa Tusitala Hotel conference room, BLP portal were held in Fiji, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea. The BLP Portal is an innovative online platform designed to […]
Samoa to Develop Vanilla & Orchid as Export Commodities
29 July 2019, Apia Samoa. Press Secretariat. Government is negotiating with the Japan based Akabira Orchids to form a partnership in developing Samoa’s vanilla and orchid industries. The initial proposal was presented this week by company officials to the Samoa Trust Estates Corporation’s (STEC) Minister, Sala Fata Pinati. And Sala is welcoming the proposal with […]
Business Link Pacific Portal to Launch Across the Pacific in Unique Four-Country event.
Press Release. Auckland, New Zealand – Business Link Pacific (BLP) will officially launch the Business Link Pacific Portal on 1 and 2 August 2019 in Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa and Papua New Guinea. The Business Link Pacific Portal is an online platform designed to connect quality business advisors with small and medium-sized growing businesses in the […]
Central Bank of Samoa Maintains Easing Monetary Policy Stance
13 July 2019 Apia Samoa. Press Release. The Central Bank of Samoa Board of Directors at its meeting on the 28th of June 2019 approved the continuation of its loosening monetary policy stance for the financial year (FY) 2019/20. In making its decision, the Board took into account the economic growth situation as inflation is expected […]
Delicious BBQ Stall at Apia Park Stadium
09 July 2019, Apia Samoa. Vatau and Samuelu Pousui, from Faga Savaii living in Vaitele are one of the many families earning an income through food stalls at the Apia Park Stadium. The couple who have two children aged 9 years and 11 months managed to secure a spot at the park through an application […]
TULUI FA’AOPOOPO MO SAOFAGA NPF 2019: 9.1%
E tusa ai ma le vaega 36 o le Tulafono 1972 a le Faaputugatupe mo le Lumanai Manuia o Tagata, ua faamaonia nei e le Minisita, Komiti Faatonu ma le Pulega le tului fa’aopopo e 9.1% mo le tausaga faa-le-tupe faaiuina i le aso 30 Iuni 2019. O lenei tului ua fa’aaogaina ai le paleni […]
DIVIDEND DECLARED 2019: 9.1%
In accordance with Section 36 of the SNPF Act 1972, the Minister and the Board & Management of the Samoa National Provident Fund have resolved to declare a dividend of 9.1% for the financial year ending 30th June 2019. Contribution balance as at 1st July 2018 is the basis for the calculation of dividend declared […]