SECRET

It appears local authorities are keen to keep a conference of the heads of the Pacific Maritime Forces currently underway in Apia hush-hush.

COSTLY

Lack of transparency is the price citizens pay when their island governments subscribe to geopolitical power games remotely controlled by ‘big brother’ States. 

EGGSHELLS

Talk about walking on eggshells. A current pageant queen congratulated a new major sponsor – when the contract covering her reign was signed with the rival telco!

COMPETE

A lot of social media commentary praising the high local representation for the upcoming pageant. Whatever it is may the best person win the crown.

RUBBISH

A number of suburbs in Apia are reporting the absence of rubbish collection services since the end of the Father's Day long weekend. If your rubbish hasn't been collected by today email BTL.

CONGRATS

Congratulations to all the Samoan va’a athletes who collected the country's first medals including gold yesterday at the IVF Va'a World Distance Championships 2023 in Apia.