FIAFIA A LE FALETUPE O LE BSP E FAALAUILOA AI LANA FAAILOGA FOU

SAMOA, March 31 - SAUNOAGA AUTU a le Afioga i le Palemia ia Fiame Naomi Mata’afa [Aso 31 Mati 2025]

O lea ua maea ona e totō le niu i le tuāoi auā le alofa ma le agalelei o le Atua i lenei aso, ona matou manatu lea leai e le fa’aiti’itia le agaga fa’afetai i le Atua, auā pe tetele lava timuga e lē magalo ai le alofa o le Atua. A’o lenei afiafi ma le aso, o lea ua tatou fesilafai i lagimā ma le soifua laulelei auā le polo fa’asoa a le Atua e ala i le foai i le soifua ma le malosi.

Ou te manatu o lenei itula o le a ou lē toe faloina le afa loloa auā e tonu le manatu elē tau fa’afuluina le pa taulafo, pe tau laeia foi le ma’aosofia a le tautai nofova’a i paia ma mamalu o Samoa o le atunuu ua uma ona mamanu ma fatu fa’aselu ona upu.

O paia Faale-Talalelei i le susū o le Aiga Sā Levī lē ua tomua iai le fa’asiliaga o Samoa, o mamalu Fa’afaigamalo auā le Afio o le Afioga i le Ao Mamalu o le Malo o Samoa Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, afifio o Sui o le Fono a Sui Tofia, lau Afioga i le Fofoga Fetalai ma le Palemene o Samoa, aemaise o ou sā Fa’aleAganuu, i le paia i Tama ma Aiga o Aiga foi ma o latou Tama, le Usoga mamalu ia Tumua ma Pule, Ituau ma Alataua, Aiga i le Tai ma le Vaa o Fonoti, le Paia foi ia Sua ma le Vaifanua, o Fofo ma Itulagi, Saole ma Saleaumua ma le Launiusaelua, Ituau ma Alataua, Tama o le Manuatele ma Tootoo o le Faleula. Talitonu le manatu lea ua aofia uma i Falefatu nei. Tulou!

Ae o le a lafo le gagana ae sei fai se upu i le gagana faaperetania aua le asō ma lona faamoemoe ona o loo filogia le tatou mafutaga.

It gives me great pleasure as Prime Minister of Samoa, to address this gathering today, and I extend a warm welcome to the Bank South Pacific Financial Group Ltd Group, General Manager Compliance, Vandhna Narayan for her first visit to Samoa and congratulate Bank South Pacific for its rebrand we are launching today.

It is my great honour to join you this evening to celebrate not only your success as high-value customers but also the remarkable legacy of Bank South Pacific in Samoa. For 47 years, this institution has been at the heart of our nation’s financial landscape – serving individuals, businesses and communities with excellence and dedication.

A strong and resilient banking sector is essential for the prosperity of any country. Banks are not just financial institutions; they are the lifeblood of economic growth, driving investment, innovation and stability. They provide the capital that fuels businesses, the finance to build homes, and the financial services that empower our people.

For nearly half a century, Bank South Pacific has played a crucial role in shaping Samoa’s economic development. It has stood as a pillar of trust, helping us grow businesses and create jobs and today, it remains one of the largest employers in Samoa and the Pacific. Your commitment to economic empowerment goes beyond banking – it extends into community investment, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of many.

We commend Bank South Pacific for championing initiatives that uplift and empower our people. Your investment in youth development ensures that the next generation of Samoans has the skills, knowledge and opportunities to succeed. Your support for women empowerment strengthens our nation by unlocking the full potential of half of our population. Through literacy and education programs, you are equipping people with the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. And by standing against home-based violence, you are boldly helping to create a safer and more just society for all.

The Samoan government values the partnership we share with the banking sector. We recognize that a strong economy is built on financial access to capital and investment. That is why we continue to work hand in hand with institutions like Bank South Pacific to create policies that foster growth, encourage innovation, and ensure financial inclusion for all Samoans.

To our high- value customers here tonight, your success is a testament to your hard work and determination. It is also a reflection of the unwavering support and financial expertise provided by the Bank South Pacific. As you continue to grow and expand, your achievements contribute to the strength and prosperity of our nation.

As we celebrate Bank South Pacific’s rich history and look ahead to an even brighter future, let us reaffirm our shared commitment to build a Samoa that is stronger, more prosperous, and filled with opportunity for all.

Ia agalelei mai le Atua ma faamanuia i le mamalu o le au valaaulia, le Komiti Faatonu faapea le pulega ma le aufaigaluega uma a le tatou Faletupe o le Pasefika i Saute.

I wish this gathering a joyous and successful evening tonight.

Faafetai tele lava.

April 10, 2025