Between the Lines

TURTLES

Catching turtles for the umu is prohibited so the species can be saved from extinction. The manumea has been eaten to the brink of extinction, the same could happen to the turtles.

INSIDE COURT

If you did not know, filming and still photography are not allowed inside the court. Please follow the rules of the court, there are reasons for such rules.

FREE PARKING

Many people are happy that the parking meters in town are not working. Nobody says no to free parking especially when it's close to major shopping outlets.

ESCAPED

Action is needed from authorities to find out how an infamous hardened criminal escaped at night. It is now going to be two weeks since he fled the coop. Help the police apprehend him.

SCHOOL

It is good to talk about education on the stage and in parliament. Schools have started and children are still selling items on the street during the time they should be in school.

HOMELESS

Early morning walkers along the Apia seawall are greeted by people living on the streets. They are either sleeping under the bus shelters or trees or in the park or having a bath under the taps.

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