Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa who returned to the Country last week after medical treatment has defended why the government has put a freeze on vacant positions for some officials until P.S.C. completes its reform.
According to Fiame it is crucial that Government is well informed of the current status of our workforce, in line with the Samoa Pathway for Development 2021/22 – 2025/26.
Before that, the Prime Minister thanked all of Samoa for prayers and support when she sought medical treatment overseas.
During her press conference with the media, recently Fiame confirmed the appointment of Afamasaga Fa’amatala Toleafoa as Samoa’s Head of Mission in Wellington. Afamasaga is a Former Diplomat with vast experience in this capacity in addition to serving as the Samoa Consular in Auckland in 1984, he was also Samoa’s Ambassador in Brussels from 1989 to 1997.
Furthermore, Fiame said Cabinet has also appointed Afemata Palusalue Fa’apō II as Samoa’s Consul General in Auckland.
Afemata is a Former Minister of the Cabinet and Former Leader of the Tautua Samoa Party. He is a well-respected leader in both Government and the community.
Also Va’atuitui Apete Meredith has been appointed as the Trade Commissioner in Auckland. Va’atuitui possesses experience in this position where he was previously employed. He also served on many Government boards and as India’s Honorary Consul to Samoa.