14 May 2019

Samoa agrees to stay proceedings against tourism businesses

9:56 am on 14 May 2019

Samoa's cabinet has agreed to stay legal proceedings against several tourism businesses which are facing financial difficulties.

Samoa government minister, Sala Fata Pinati.

Samoa government minister, Sala Fata Pinati. Photo: RNZI/ Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia

The tourism minister, Salā Fata Pinati, called for the stay against at least eight companies.

He also proposed that the government pay $US7.6 million to help write off principal loan amounts owed to financial institutions.

It's not clear if cabinet will agree to the proposal.