Troukler

Troukler

“A STRANGE BEAST”

Spotted in the Seychelles Nation’s classified advert section of Friday 23rd February 2007:

“Toyota Hilux, Surf, S14125, capacity 2400cc, diesel engine, full options, 4-wheel drive, accommodates 110 passengers, serious buyer call <omitted>”

Rumour has it that this beast must belong to IDC and due to the fact that matters are “hotting” up within the islands the trappings and toys are being disposed of fast and furious. Apparently this vehicle was made to order especially for the big boys and only one of its kind exists in the entire world. The decision to sell is based on the fact that duty free diesel fuel which this motor consumes in large quantities is becoming harder to access. The private plane must take precedence; it needs to fly regularly to

Mauritius

for commodities which cannot be found in local shops.

RATS INFESTED BINS A NIGHTMARE FOR THE ENVINRONMENT

This is only a sample of the situation nationwide. It does not stop with the bins. The problem has become persistent through out the country. The streets, gutters included, and road sides are littered with plastic bottles; water and pet, take-away lunch boxes, discarded tissues and other food wrappings. The street cleaners are finding it extremely difficult to handle the littering disease that has gripped the nation. We need to find a solution to put this problem under control before it starts having an impact on the tourism industry and on the health of the population. Legislation could be the answer to this problem, but can we count on the party in government to be bold? Especially in an election year.

Garbage bin with no cover.

Overflowing bins with garbage dropped on the side.

More garbage bins.