CEO reappointed

Cabinet reappoints So’oalo to lead Samoa Ports Authority

Only two applicants had applied for the post.

According to a government release, Cabinet upheld the unanimous recommendation by the three member panel for So’oalo’s reappointment after a due diligence process was conducted.

During his first term in office, So’oalo played a leading role in securing funding of USD$26.2 million to finance the Enhancing of Safety, Security and Sustainability of the Apia Port Project.

Also under his leadership, SPA’s cash position has strengthened by 76% from close to $6 million in 2007 to $10.3 million in 2020.