CHANCES

There were chances that contraband and drugs were sneaking in through the shipyards as the X-ray scanner was down, and there were only random checks happening.

ON ROADS

When walking with children along narrow, busy roads, ensure that children are furthest away from the road, with adults always in control and not the other way round.

SAD

According to a young woman, on why and who she would vote for, depended on which candidate gave the biggest cash incentive and not what he or she promised.

HEALTH PITCH

A private hospital in a neighbouring country has made a pitch to the Pacific Heads of Health. Maybe this could result in more overseas medical trips for people who cannot find the treatment locally.

BIG MEETING

Senior officials from the government and the Pacific will gather in Honiara next week for the eighth meeting of the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Joint Committee.

NIGHTSPOTS

Pool halls in certain areas are operating as nightspots. Alcohol is being sold without a license and people are becoming a nuisance afterwards. You know these spots.