Our leaders should also do more to create a safer and secure environment by not only paying lip service to their policies on gun trading.

Illegal arms dealings, just like drug-trafficking, has the most devastating effects on the lives of most vulnerable members of society.

This is indeed the greatest award for one to receive. It shows that the contribution I have made to my country was appreciated.

It's so great to be honoured by your country in this way. It sends a message that if you sacrifice and have courage and commitment, you can have a positive impact in your society. The brave acts and great contributions by some of the people here show that we live in a nation that still cares and respects those who are selfless.

The children's villages will surely be caring for the stars of tomorrow

There are tremendous changes happening in the environment but nobody really knows where it all is going. And the reason is that we don't know how major eco-systems such as oceans work,