DELAYED

The wedding of a Toa Samoa player has led to the delay of the England-Samoa two-test series by a week. Good on the English to want to play our strongest side.

LOCAL DELAY

On the local scene, the origin series between the two islands has also been delayed by a week. It is not because of a wedding. The jerseys for the games are arriving this coming weekend.

STRESSED

All senior bureaucrats involved with CHOGM planning are under a lot of stress. The long hours and meetings may require medical checks and a small break.

PLANTING MORE

An advisory was issued for all food suppliers to stock up on imported food to avoid a food shortage. Was there an advisory given to farmers last year to plant more?

CHINESE FLIGHTS

What has happened to the application by the Chinese airline to make direct flights to Samoa? The first flight was a success and could do well for the tourism sector.

A SCHOOL

An NGO looking after the welfare of children survivors of violence is going to get its school. Good news for the children as this allows them to be away from social pressure.