It’s not heavyweight boxing without the drama. That’s for sure. And so it’s hardly surprising to see Segiali’i David Higgins’ shenanigans in London on the eve of one of Lupesoliai Joseph Parker’s biggest fights in his career.
Dear Editor Re: Stop being hysterical Thanks for the question Mr. Editor; I’m a retiree now, and transiting often between Palisi and Brisbane. And in my spare time, proud to acknowledge I’m still scavenging at tips in Queensland turning trash into gold.
Dear Editor Re: Samoa Founded on Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi of Lepa? If the Ministry of Health did their jobs and we could trust they are inspecting things properly, no disgruntled employee would be able to tell a story on social media that people might believe.
Dear Editor Re: M.P. blasts Minister So during the process, there may be discussion or reference to a tip while assessment of the shipments value for duty or tax purposes, but because the pay off happens after all is said and done, it is a tip and not a bribe.
Mika Kelekolio*
Only a few more days to go before New Zealand voters find out whether the National Party will have a fourth term in government.
Leota Kosi Latu
It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the 28th S.P.R.E.P Meeting.
Jorim-Paul Phillips
It’s no secret that plastic is bad for the environment and unfortunately for us, we consume far more than we should. From plastic food wrappers to plastic buckets, it can be safe to say that plastic plays a big part of our everyday lives.
NUMBERS PLEASE Is it our imagination or has there been a genuine upsurge in the number of tourists in Samoa? We say genuine, because we are not counting those who are our own ‘sons and daughters (and other aiga) for the return home’!
LATER! So the new Tanumalala Prison will be finished in about July next year? Correct us if we’re wrong, but did we not hear our Prime Minister inviting a certain 60 Minutes reporter, Liam Bartlett to the opening of the new prison in June this year?
LEARNING FROM OTHERS Oh no! First we got a lesson in rugby success from the visiting Flying Fijians and now we have to swallow our pride and learn from their successful airline, Fiji Airways.
Think a minute…Buzzards and bees are very different in their eating habits. Buzzards fly circling above looking for animals that are either hurt or dead. Then they swoop down to tear and feast on it until it is gone.
The difference between tipping and bribery has been spelt out by a Cabinet Minister who said public servants should not feel bad about accepting tips for doing their work. The Minister of Revenue, Tialavea Tioniso Hunt, said it is only wrong when public servants accept bribes. What do you think? Should members of the public be encouraged to tip public servants, especially people like Customs officials? Ulimasao Fata asked in today’s Street Talk and this is what people said:
Afega
Afega/Nu’u Fou
Malie
Faleasiu
Utualii
Vaitele-fou
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