BUDGET ADDRESS ON THE SECOND SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET ESTIMATES 2019/20 Mr. Speaker and Honourable Memebers of Parliament, On behalf of the Government, I would like to table the Second Supplementary Budget for the financial year 2019/20 for the consideration of the House. Mr. Speaker, First and foremost, we give thanks to our Heavenly Father for his […]
Budget Deficit at 1% of GDP Reduces Debt Distress Risks for Samoa
29 May 2019, Apia Samoa. Samoa’s Minister of Finance Sili Epa Tuioti has announced Government’s 2019/20 budget estimates with an overall deficit of $28.5 million tala (US$10.7m) equating to 1% of Gross Domestic Product in a budget address that highlignted the need to reduce debt distress on Samoa while ensuring the nation has fiscal space to […]
CEO of Finance Ready to Serve the People of Samoa
29 March, 2019 Apia Samoa. The newly sworn in Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Finance Leasiosiofaasisina Oscar Malielegaoi is ready to serve the people of Samoa. Leasiosio responded to media questions following a special ceremony held at the Palisi prayer house yesterday morning. He said that the role for him is a calling, […]