While we try to avoid the deadly coronavirus, this boat tragedy has shocked this nation.

It makes me wonder why MV Taimareho 1 was allowed to travel knowing a cyclone was on its way.

Throughout that Thursday afternoon, the weather has been unfavorable already bring with it strong wind, rain, and high swells.

So as my heart aches I still can’t believe why the boat packed load with people took off.

‘Its better to be late than being sorry’ as one of the well-known saying has highlighted.

There needs to be a proper investigation to find out who has authorised the trip at the first place.

Justice must be served.

Rata Dan

Honiara