UGLY: Building debris at Taufusi property

By Tupuola Terry Tavita

Ugly and unkempt business frontages and compounds in and around Apia city have been given the clear message by the National Beautification Committee.

Clean up or we will clean it for you.

RUNNERS UP: Rusty tin roof fence at Taufusi

Following an inspection earlier this week, NBC chairman Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi said that the town area and suburbs need a good sprucing up three weeks from the 50^th anniversary celebrations.

“I noticed – particularly on the way to Mulinu’u and Taufusi – some very ugly looking properties,�? said Tuilaepa.

“Of particular mention is the Worship Center’s run-down tyre repair shop at Mulinu’u. That is not a place for such a business. Also the Tongan King’s property also at Sogi needs a lot of cleaning up. The long grass and broken down shack there is a real eyesore.

“The dirty makeshift Tropicana Taxi Stand there is also really painful to see. We also came across some torn down buildings on Taufusi with debris all over the place. People who own this property should trying cleaning it up as it is really spoiling the town area.

Tuilaepa also said that a memo has been circulated to government ministries and corporations to clean up and apply a new coat of painting to their office buildings and properties if need be.

“Cabinet – through the Chamber of Commerce – has also urged businesses to clean and tidy up their premises.�?

The chairman is also urging taxi and bus drivers to be at their most presentable selves during the celebrations.

UGLIER: Tropicana Taxi Stand at Sogi

“Make sure you take a shower and dress in your best – hopefully a uniform – when you go to work. Nobody wants to ride in a smelly car and an even smellier driver. Also do not rip off our visitors. The fare lists have been issued and if you’re found overcharging your customers you will face the full wrath of the law. We want our guests to have an enjoyable and memorable stay in our country.

Litter bugs are also warned.

UGLIEST: Tongan property at Sogi

“Government is also in the process of adopting stiff litter laws. Far too many times people just throw paper bags and bottles out of cars after contents are consumed. And it’s not just children, old people – men and women – too. This is a very nasty and irresponsible habit.�?

The chairman is also urging taxi drivers and bus drivers to have refuse bags on hand in their vehicles.

REALLY UGLY: Worship Center’s tyre repair shop at Sogi

“You know like they do on airplanes. The flight attendant would come over with a plastic bag to put your rubbish in.�?

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