The total cost of the construction for the Savalalo market is $30 million, $5 million more than what was announced earlier.The project is funded under a partnership between the government of Samoa and New Zealand. The redevelopment is part of a major government project to enhance the Apia central.
Samoa joins the global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) with this year's theme, “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”. IWD is an annual event that takes place on the 8th of March and is commemorated worldwide. It is crucial, especially in Samoa's unique context, to acknowledge t.
The government has awarded a $24 million tala contract to Zheng Construction Co. Ltd for the construction of the new flea market situated at Savalalo.The contract for the construction project was officially granted on January 17, 2024. According to the Tender Awards released by the Ministry of Fi.
Sogi residents who agreed to relocate to Tafaigata three years ago say they are still waiting for government leaders to fulfil their election promises.Vaigalepa Fepuleai, 73, who currently resides on land in Tafaigata as part of a deal negotiated by the Samoa Land Corporation (SLC) in 2020, told .
The Government plans to evict remaining families from the area in Sogi which was initially earmarked for the relocation of the Savalalo Flea Market before it can be developed.The area is also overgrown with grass.The change of Government in 2021 led to abandoning of plans by the former administra.