Between The Lines

DEPUTY

Rumours of behind-the-scenes discussions for a new Council of Deputies appointment. Wonder who will get the nod from the powers that be?

COMPLAINERS

The drivers of a couple of Cabinet Ministers were heard recently quietly complaining about a pastor. They wanted to remove a hundred tala from his envelope!

THE PASTOR

The drivers weren't impressed the pastor gave their bosses a lecture at a recent project opening. The MPs were told to always put the people first!

EXPERIENCE

The outcry over a tour guide contract begs the question of how an experienced local operator, who a Chinese billionaire engaged this year, was overlooked.

PERSONAL

The other side of social media: you get to see government officials’ other activities. This includes the use of State assets such as cameras for personal gain. 

MESSENGER

The price a media house pays for doing its job: two government ministries pulled the plug on advertising, following adverse news coverage of their ministers! 

Samoa Observer

Upgrade to Premium

Subscribe to
Samoa Observer Online

Enjoy unlimited access to all our articles on any device + free trial to e-Edition. You can cancel anytime.

>