On the theme, “SPA for a greener tomorrow”, the Samoa Ports Authority celebrates its silver jubilee of 25 years of service to the people of Samoa this week.
The Authority, reflects on its journey, as a public trading body, mandated to develop and manage Samoa’s main international seaport in Apia, as well as its domestic sea ports in Upolu and Savaii, from its humble beginnings on the 1st July 1999. It envisions itself today, to be the leading gateway port in providing green, safe, efficient and effective services.
Over the years, the Authority stayed true to its vision, of port infrastructure development and continues to develop and maintain safe and climate resilient port infrastructure and services, in compliance with national and international standards, to ensure operational excellence and profitability, in partnership with its stakeholders.
The Authority has also improved on its financial status, achieving a Net Profit consistently since 2017, enabling it to pay dividends to the Government of Samoa, as regulated under the Public Bodies Act 2001. To mark its silver jubilee, the Authority has paid a total accumulated dividend of $25 million tala to the Government.
The 25th anniversary celebration will commence on the 2nd July 2024, with a Holy Thanksgiving Mass at the St Theresa of the Child Jesus, Lepea Catholic Church, in the evening. On the second day, the Authority will hold a Green Port Fair and Charity Donation to the Home of the Elderly at Mapuifagalele, followed by the Official Opening of Domestic Ports Upgrade Project at Salelologa Wharf and charity donation to Mapuipulotu on the 4th July 2024. The celebrations will conclude on the 5th July, with its Silver Jubilee Ball, which includes awarding of recognition awards for its long serving employees. The General Manager of Samoa Ports Authority, So’oalo Falelima Kuresa So’oalo, acknowledges with gratitude the continuous support from the Government, business partners, port users, stakeholders, the Board of Directors, Management and most importantly the hardworking staff and their families.
