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junasema
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| 20-06-2006 3:38 PM |
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I heard in today's news of the proposed canneries in Asau.
It does have its advantage and also some impact in a not so good setting.
Advantage - will definitely development of this side of the country and also employment for the people in this district which in essence is definitely a good thing.
Disadvantage - will be actually quite big, sound and environmental pollution, impact on our culture and village taboos, also what is also seen here, the expoitation of underage girls/prostitution.
What do you think? Let me know. This isn't a political statement but just stating uncertainties not facts either.
Faasoasoa mai ni ou manatu, tatou velo aso maia atonu e faapupula atiliina ai lenei foi faatalatalanoaga. |
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toafagurl
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| 23-06-2006 4:14 AM |
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yes you are right junasema...any progress we made in the last few years in samoa has its disadvantage and advantages. If the Asau villagers look at both sides then they will have to decide if its worth the risk...u know the pollution and the noise and all that...also some will argue it will increase employment in asau and all around savaii. The village of Asau has a big decision to make... it will both influence them both ways..i know it will mean big changes in Savaii too...bad and good..to me if they will go along with this starkist deal..they will have to be smart about it..you have to think carefully...rules should be set ...so they can still maintain there culture, village taboos, and prostitution should be banned. If they are smart they can still benefit from this canneries, and at the same time keep what belongs to asau. They should find out where all the waste products from these canneries will be dumped...nobody wants to visit asau if it stinks. I`ll probably hold my nose when I pass through there . I was born in Tutuila but i hate the smell at the starkist..trying to be hornest here don`t mean to offend anyone...but hey i was raise in savaii where the air is clean and stress free.The noises if employess will get off at 4:30pm then everything should be shut down...Those are just some ideas...but if asau thinks it is a bad idea...then don`t do it. They are the ones who suffer from noises, and if they do...they better think smart..because i don`t want any waste polluting my reef in savaii..i like swimming, fishing, and most of all i love the environment in savaii..it is clean, the water is sparkling and the culture is strong. I would really be disappointed if I come back in 3 years everything looks ugly because of pollution.
the starkist in asau does not affect only asau...it affects savaii ..asau is located in savaii..so many changes...anyways have to stop here or else i`ll turn into an environmetalist and start talking about the poor species...
ok..you all have a great week..take care and God Bless |
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savaiianqueen
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| 01-07-2006 2:28 AM |
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Magaia kele le faasoa ua kuu mai e le uso ia jun ia e sao lele lava oe faapea ia toafagurl...ia o a'u gei e sau mai i Auala next door to Asau...ia ua leva ga ou faalogo o kau fai le starkist iiga, but i dont think e kalia e Asau. E iai lona iku lelei pei ona lua kaua, o le a kele ai galuega e maua ai aemaise lava le ikumalo faapea Savai'i akoa, but o lona iku e leaga ai, ia o le a kele le faalekogu, o le a faaleaga ai gakaifale o makou, especially us are from there, kele ai loga kasa leaga, kele ai le mau faama'i o le a kukupu mai ai, aemaise loga ea.
Ma le isi foi iku o le a kele foi i'a feai o le a maua ai gakaifale o makou, loga uiga o lapisi o le a kaula'i i le sami...kele ai i'a sosogi mai ai...you know...o mea uma ia e kakau ona vaavaai ai ali'i ma faipule o Asau mo le faaeteetega ma le puipuiga ia lakou e le gata ga'o Asau, aemaise ai le Itu Asau atoa. OU te talitonu lava e le mafai ona talia e Asau mea, o le a faaleaga uma ai le aulelei ma le matagofie o le makou gataifale.
Asau mafaufau toto'a lelei lo tatou siosiomaga, aua kou ke magaku i kupe ma mea faakosiga...ae ia magumagu i le kakou laufagua aulelei.
OU ke le auai a'u ia e faaku se fale i'a i Asau....e maga'o i'a uma ai le makou gu'u..hahahahaha o le a kele foi gi faafikauli e kula'i mai ai pe afai e faatu se falei'a i Asau. ....like toafagurl said...i hate the smell......looooooooool
Malo lava mo le faasoa jun. Maguia le kakou aso, ia o la'u faasoa aku lega.
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Anywho
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| 26-10-2006 6:58 PM |
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kalofa'e ia Asau. stinky gei oe pei o Atu'u i Tutuila. 
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Anywho
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| 26-10-2006 6:58 PM |
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kalofa'e ia Asau. stinky gei oe pei o Atu'u i Tutuila.
hello to sista savaiianqueen! |
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luvtequila
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| 27-10-2006 5:42 AM |
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| well just hope that this plan that they are doing for Asau won't be a trouble for the olf folks and especially da people who risk their life for the good of the village ......... |
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Emilegrey
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| 30-10-2006 7:02 PM |
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Without knowing toomuch about the proposal, (I would like to know where I can get a copy) I would be more concerned regarding the long term environmental effects be on the village and it's people.
There will no doubt be residue and waste from the plane and how that is disposed of and managed is an esential part of its success or faliure.
There are more issues that need to be considered that for now may seem trivial. For example...what market are they targeting? Fuel costs and so forth and so forth.....It isn't only about "Culture" Managed properly and appropriatly it should be a good thing.........for the time being anyway.
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Emilegrey
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| 30-10-2006 7:03 PM |
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ooops "from the plant" not the plane......enklis iz no koot
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junasema
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| 07-11-2006 2:26 PM |
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well as you can see when this was posted. it was in mid-june, so up til now i have no idea of any progress or any headways. i agree with emilegrey with the long term environment impact point which is what we need to identify. sure samoa will benefit, not just asau but what impact will it have for the future generation of samoa, say in the 2050. what we do now shape their future.
about the market, most likely it will be in the european and the us market, but the way the asian country are running their processing plant the price they sell their product on the market, that is why there was a huge concern about the tax 396 between am sam government and the federal in the usa.
well holler when you guys want to pitch in, o nai mafaufauga fai-vavale o si tamaiti o le lupe o le soaga.
faatalofa atu uma i tama ma teine o le lupe-o-le-soaga. |
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Afa
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| 26-12-2006 8:19 PM |
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Hmmm..magaia le thread!
The sentiments expressed - I agree with. My 2-cents worth is with regards to the environment and a question on legends/myths. Having had the priviledge to dive around the Asau area, I have been extremely impressed with the diverse marine-life. The marine life having sufficiently recovered from the destructions of previous cyclones, it has shown resilience and fast recovery, unlikely to see in Apia. This would have been very difficult to attain if the surrounding environment was degraded/impacted. I would hate to think that this aspect (marine life) would be ignored during the discussions of this development. After saying this, I do encourage development of rural areas for the livelihood/employment of youth/women and the villagers. There's no excuse for development in Samoa to operate under 3rd-world-standards, as profits reaped are usually of 1st-world class. Hence, the managers/authorities have an obligation to the future generations of Asau and neighbouring villagers to demand high standards for any development in this industry.
Ok - with legends/myths - Asau has a special place in the hearts/soul of Samoan traditions and culture. I don't know the full details - but I guess its a pathway to Falealupo - the resting place of the souls of gods/chiefs of Samoa.
And finally - if you want to do something about this development, I encourage you to join-up and become a member of the Siosiomaga Society (local non-governmental organisation) who are active in environmental issues in Samoa.
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tbs
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| 05-03-2007 11:52 AM |
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| E lelei i isi o manatu, ae le lelei i isi o manatu, aua e maua ai fo'i galuega a nai tagata e tau lalata atu i ai. Aua o nei vaitaimi o tupe a mea uma, ae sa'o fo'i i se isi itu i le si'osi'omaga ina ne'i faaleaga ina ai, ma le isi mea o lea na taua e savaiianqueen e tele ai nei i'a feai, lona uiga e tele nei tagata Asau e tafolo e i'a e pei o Iona lea na folo e le i'a. Ia e tutusa lava le fai ma le le faia o se fale I'A i Asau. |
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Me2U
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| 29-08-2007 11:51 PM |
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| so what's the updated news on the starkist in asau? |
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Me2U2me,kay? |
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