Forum Economic
Ministers Meeting.
Cabinet approved the participation by Samoa at the Forum Economic Ministers and Associated Officials Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands on 8 – 11 July 2014.
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The meeting will discuss challenges to Pacific countries’ economic developments, including:
• Broadening the economic base;
• Public financial management;
• Funds to assist with impacts of climate change.
Samoa’s delegation includes the Associate Minister for Finance, Tuisa Tasi Patea; Central Bank Governor, Maiava Atalina Enari; Chief
Executive Officer Ministry for Finance, Tupaimatuna Iulai Lavea; Assistant Chief Executive Officers Lae Siliva and Benjamin Pereira.
OPUS gets contract for Leonē Bridge
Cabinet has awarded the consultancy contract to OPUS International Consultants Ltd for design and supervision services, for reconstruction of Leonē Bridge which was severely damaged when Tropical Cyclone Evan struck Samoa in December 2012.
The tender was advertised for public interest, and nine (9) companies submitted applications of bids.
The Tender Board conducted an assessment on the bids according to the Consultant Qualification Selection method, before a recommendation was tabled before Cabinet for the final decision.
Govt. awards E.P.C contract
Cabinet has approved the contract awarded to MWH New Zealand Ltd, a hydro consulting firm, to assist the Electric Power Corporation to implement rehabilitation of three existing hydro plants damaged during Cyclone Evan and construction of three new hydro plants under the Renewable Energy Development and Power Sector Rehabilitation Project.
The tender was advertised for public interest, and six (6) companies submitted applications.
An assessment was conducted according to the set criteria before a recommendation was submitted to Cabinet for the final decision.
Ott Transport gets contract for Faleata
Cabinet has approved the contracts awarded to Ott Transport for variation works to reseal and rehabilitate roads in Faleata. These roads are Vaitele Industrial Road, Vaitele Uta Road, Olasina Street, Oli Street and Papaseea Road.
The works include resealing with asphalt concrete and repainting of the centreline and edge lines. These variations are part of the preparations for the upcoming SIDS meeting.
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