MINISTER TUISUGA OFF TO LONDON
The Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Tuisugaletaua Sofara Aveau, and the Chief Executive for the Ministry, Tuaimalo Asamu Ah Sam, are on their way to London.
They are representing Samoa at two meetings being held there, starting on Monday, 3 March, until 6 March 2014.
The Commonwealth Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministers Forum will be held on 3 – 4 March to be followed by the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation Cybersecurity Forum 2014 on 5 – 6 March.
The meeting’s agenda include briefing updates on key areas of importance in the field of Information Communication Technology, and will provide an opportunity to discuss and reach consensus on Commonwealth-wide positions on ICT matters that have both national and global implications.
This is also an opportunity for Samoa to seek for assistance channels for the development of communication means in the country.
The meeting will combine participants in sharing information, building capacity and facilitating partnerships in tackling challenges that might arise with information technology.
AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPRESENTATIVE CONTRACT
Cabinet has approved Par Avion company for the Samoa Tourism Authority Australian Market Representative Contract 2013- 2014.
The tender was advertised in Australia for public interest, and ten companies submitted applications.
An assessment was conducted by the Sub Committee according to the tender bidding document, which resulted in the selection of five companies for interviews.
One of these selected companies withdrew its applications.
After assessment and interviews, a recommendation was tabled before Cabinet for its final decision.
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