Residents of Sogi are unaware of how the road closure would impact their daily lives.

The settlement is next to the main meeting venues. They fear that their movement to work and their businesses will be impacted.

Tara Sili, 48, said the way of life for the people of Sogi depended on the small companies they owned and operated in town.

She said that while she understood the security aspect of the road closure but felt that it was unfair on them.

“A significant number of our clients and customers will change drastically if the CHOGM Peninsula closes. Particularly for us, not everyone is the same. There are wealthy and poor people,” she said,

Su’a Aukuso, a bus driver feels the road closures would mean less traffic into town. He said this would also greatly impact income for many businesses, especially the smaller ones that are dependent on daily sales.

“I speak for all the bus drivers when I say that there is no issue with Samoa hosting the CHOGM. Because the roads will be closed, I believe that fewer people will be visiting the town” he said.

“In my opinion, the CHOGM will only take place if the government permits us to enter the city, especially for those who reside outside of it.”

20-year-old Rino, said, " I have nothing more to say because I'll go with whatever the government agrees on."

“We are also affected by the CHOGM in that we are uncertain about where we will get the money needed to support our family. Additionally, our client's company will be impacted.”

Police Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo has said the road closures would be focused on the days the main meeting will be held.

The leaders of the different countries are scheduled to meet on 24 and 25 October. He said the road closure plans were revised and there would be movement allowed.

Meanwhile, Sogi residents are hoping that they will be allowed to move in and out of their homes and make trips to work and town.

The CHOGM sub-committee is yet to ask for accreditation for vehicles and people who would be working in areas called the CHOGM Pensinsula.