TRAFFIC

The road marking, even at night, is causing a traffic nightmare for many. While the fault is not the contractor’s. They are simply following orders to complete work within a limited time frame. More thought should have been put into this.

SPIRITS

Where is the Independence Day vibe? Some people claim that this year’s Independence Day may have lost its appeal as it is not stirring the atmosphere that it used to. Some say it could be the fuel crisis and the increasing food prices that is dampening the spirits.

ANNOUNCEMENT

It was strange that the committee formed to keep tabs and advise the government on the fuel crisis had its press briefing confirmed. Word is that it was a directive from the top because the announcement may not have been ideal and would have dampened the Independence celebrations further. It is believed that the announcement of power shedding was included.

EXPLOITED

A young girl, barely six years old, is begging for people to buy the overpriced cotton buds she is selling while her parents sit metres away, Taula bottles hidden from plain sight, waiting for the extra money to come in so they can buy another bottle. This happens every day.

SAME DIFFERENCE

The national beer launched its newly branded cans to support the Toa Samoa and market itself in Australia. Some people are asking, “Have you tasted the new beer?” It’s the same beer with a new packaging.