Between the Lines
CHILD BEGGARS
Children are now just plain begging for money. Previously, child vendors resorted to begging after failure to sell an item, now children are sitting outside shops and just asking for money.
DRINKING
It was good to see a hefty police presence in the town area watching traffic. There needs to be more done about public drinking outside shops. It happens in many areas.
PREPARE
It is time to make plans on how to conserve power. The emergency declaration will come with its rules and it is best to be prepared.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
A situation erupted in the market after the wife accused her vendor husband of serving younger female customers better. It got pretty loud and senior members of the market had to intervene.
ACCURACY
Some people are happy that despite the planned power outages many continue to enjoy electricity. Some a frustrated that the schedule is not accurate.
VERY BAD
A 66-year-old gentleman is furious about the power crisis. He claimed that in his six decades of existence, this was the worst the power situation has been in Samoa.