05/06/2026
๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ:
๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐?
๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ง?
The rise of unlawful/illegal activities in our city has become increasingly visible and concerning. From break-ins and petty crimes, to the use and sale of harmful substances, to public disturbances and nuisances in our neighborhoods, many residents are witnessing these issues firsthand.
What is even more troubling is that many of those involved are young peopleโteenagers and youths who should be building positive futures for themselves and contributing to society. Instead, too many are becoming associated with activities that harm both themselves and their communities.
In many neighborhoods, residents regularly experience late-night disturbances, loud music, public disorder, and other forms of nuisance behavior. Yet when concerns are raised, those who speak up are often met with hostility, intimidation, or backlash. This creates an environment where people become afraid to report problems, allowing them to continue unchecked.
Today, I experienced this personally.
After posting a public awareness message about the open sale of a substance (Coupen/Scoop) along Chinatown Road in front of the Fijian Quarter, I received threats from individuals connected to the activity. My intention was not to target anyone personally, but to raise awareness about something I believed was a matter of public concern.
This experience raises broader questions that extend beyond a single substance or incident.
๐พ๐๐๐๐ ๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐?
๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐
๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐?
๐พ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐?
๐จ๐๐
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐?
These are legitimate questions that deserve public discussion. Raising concerns about community safety should not result in threats or intimidation. A healthy society depends on people being able to speak up about issues affecting their neighborhoods without fear of retaliation.
Too many have gotten away with harmful actions by intimidating those who speak out. This time, however, threats will not silence legitimate concerns for the safety and wellbeing of our youths, families, and communities.
I encourage the relevant authorities to provide clarity on these issues and to continue strengthening efforts to address unlawful activities that negatively affect our city and its people. RSIPF Honiara City Council
