The Vice Chancellor and President of the University of the South Pacific, Professor Rajesh Chandra has send condolences to the Government and People of Solomon Islands for the tragic loss of lives during the recent floods. A government statement said in his letter to the Minister of Education Hon.
The High Court has ruled against the October 26, 2012 decision by the Speaker of Parliament, Sir Allan Kemakeza in allowing Parliament to debate and vote on the Opposition’s proposed Motion of No Confidence in Prime Minister Hon Gordon Darcy Lilo without being introduced to the house for…
The undersecretary for Administration and Finance within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Mr George Hoa’au has stressed the importance of prioritising proper evacuation infrastructure. Mr Hoa’au told members of the media, it is improper to use school infrastructure as evacuation centers.
A group who gave itself the name- ‘Disaster Victim Coalition Team’ is concerned, relief supplies distribution at the Pavilion Evacuation Centre is insufficient.
World Vision is using smartphone technology to accelerate the assessment of needs following the April 3 floods. The use of smartphones is speeding up the ability to distribute emergency relief to affected households much faster than was possible in the past.
Member of Parliament for Ngella Constituency in Central Province, Johnley Hatimoana, has died after a short illness. A school teacher by profession, he died last night at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara. He was 57 years old.
The Government is encouraging people to voluntarily leave evacuation centres and return home, with return assistance packages ready for distribution. Only those whose homes have been wiped out by the floods will remain in evacuation centers to give them time to rebuild their homes.
The Head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has sent a message of condolences to the Solomon Islands people for the devastation and loss of lives caused by the flash flooding earlier this month. The floods had killed 23 people, including children and left thousands homeless.
The World Health Organization has advised Honiara residents and other urban centers in the country to take steps to protect their families from dengue fever.
World Vision Solomon Islands has packed some one-thousand family kits and one-thousand shelter kits for victims affected by the recent flash flooding. In a statement, Country Director Andrew Cartford said the family kits are for people who lost their possessions and the shelter kits are for people…
The Family Support Centre has expressed concern over the risks of sexual abuse and violence for women, girls and children currently living at Evacuation Centers in Honiara.
Honiara musicians and bands have teamed together to organise a live concert in aid of this month’s flash flood survivors and their families. Representing the music community, the April Rains Flood Committee was established to organise the “Band Laev Konset” – a music festival of contemporary and…
Christians around the country today celebrated Good Friday to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Holy Cross Catholic church began with a Passion of Christ drama by Holy Cross Youths from Honiara Central Market to the Holy Cross Cathedral.
Debate on the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2014 has been adjourned pending a report from the Parliamentary Bills and Legislative Committee. Tabling the Bill on Wednesday, Minister for Mines and Minerals, Moses Garu, said the mining industry is integral to inclusive economic growth in Solomon…
The United Nations children’s support agency, UNICEF says people could be in evacuation centres for months yet, as Solomon Islands tries to recover from devastating floods almost a fortnight ago.
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William has praised Australia’s assistance to Solomon Islands in relief and recovery aid following floods and earthquakes that hit the nation.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has renewed calls to rural Gold Ridge communities to stay away from the mine site. Acting Police Commissioner, Juanita (Wah-nee-tah) Matanga said police have held talks with people of Taurarana in Central Guadalcanal about the risks involved with their…
Solomon Airlines have been awarded IATA Operational Safety Audit Certification. Announcing the news, Chairman of Solomon Airlines Board of Directors, Denton Rarawa said the IATA award represented a major achievement.
Bank South Pacific, BSP has donated 2-hundred-thousand Solomon dollars towards relief efforts for Honiara and parts of Guadalcanal province affected by the recent floods.
World Health Organisation, WHO is currently working closely with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services in its health response efforts to the recent disaster.
