MONEY

Why is funding or the release of funds becoming an issue for the government? Some say it is a reflection of what could be left in the coffers. Schools of all types are waiting for their money, and some are even closed because they cannot pay teachers.

REAL TIME

The art of telling a story is getting creative by the minute, especially with the tools available online. A message played during a political rally is believed to have been pre-recorded and played during the live rally to give the notion that it was happening in real time.

NO WORD

No answers have been forthcoming about the termination of a cleaning contract and awarding it to another without a tender. Word is coming out that the company is owned by a civil servant with close connections to the powers that be. The company is named after the incumbent’s daughter. Now, who could that be?

SAMOA TIME

Extra money is being paid for traffic light repairs after the contract for the current repairs ended more than a month ago. Now this gives a whole new meaning to being on ‘Samoa Time’.

KEEPERS

Did you know that "Finders keepers, losers weepers" originated from ancient Roman law, where found items could be kept if the original owner didn't claim them. In another application of this term, Samoa keeps firing or not renewing contracts of experts and professionals, while neighbouring countries keep hiring them. Now, this brain drain cannot be blamed on seasonal work.