29th October 2010
Population growth affects Nissan
By Joyce Tohui

Nissan Island is facing serious land shortage because its population is growing rapidly.

The islanders are currently experiencing food shortage because there is not enough land to cultivate food crops.

Peter Dosti with the Nissan Nehan Development Foundation says problems related to the shortage of land can be minimizing if the people take heed of the rising population.

He says a big family size is a major contributing factor to the increase in population. He says the islanders should consider available land space and plan their family.

Mr. Dosti is calling on the Government and other partners in the region to carry out awareness on family planning and land matters