People of Bahomea region, Central Guadalcanal are calling on the government to send an assessment team to their area as soon as possible. Speaking to SIBC News Wilfred Manesu of Tina Village says it is almost two weeks now and the disaster stricken Bahomea region is yet to be assessed.
A New Testament bible translated in the Kwaio language has been completed by the Solomon Islands Translation Advisory Group, SITAG. A statement from the group confirmed the Kwaio translated New Testament was completed and a copy is now on display at the National Parliament Bible Display.
Solomon Airlines has announced, in line with its 2014 corporate strategic plans, it has now moved its Corporate Travel Center from the former Solomon Islands Government Printers building to the newly renovated and upgraded office on the ground floor of Tongs building in Point Cruz.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and Opposition Leader Dr Derek Sikua have visited the Guadalcanal Plains and the Gold Ridge Mine site. A government statement today confirms yesterday’s visit was to witness the scale and impact of the recent rain and floods on Guadalcanal.
Commander of the Australian Government’s Engineering Assessment Team, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Stone says his team is very impressed with the capability and the skills contained within the Ministry of Infrastructure.
National Environmental Health Director of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Tom Nanau has warned victims of the recent flooding who are planing to return to their community to first seek advice from Health Emergency Operation Centre.
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, announced yesterday that New Zealand will send a medical assistance team to Solomon Islands to assist the National Referral Hospital in meeting urgent medical needs following the recent flooding.
Afio residents on Small Malaita have expressed concerns over noticing unusual tides after last night’s earthquake. A Richard Hou from Afio told SIBC News people in the area, especially at the Maramasike passage said they have noticed obvious tide changes after the quake last night.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service says there is no current Tsunami threat for Solomon Islands. The office made the clarification after receiving numerous rumours, a Tsunami will hit parts of the country by midday today.
The Australian High Commission has chartered an aircraft to support the Solomon Islands Government with an aerial assessment of Makira Ulawa Province following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake and localised tsunami yesterday.
The Australian Federal Police and emergency personnel who arrived in Honiara last week have been deployed on a short term role as members of the RAMSI contingent and the Participating Police Force, PPF.
A Honiara man has raised concerns over the distribution of relief supplies to the flood affected communities of Koa Hill, saying elements of unfair distribution has been sensed.
The Country’s 2014 economic growth is expected to pick up slightly to 3 percent. A statement from the Asian Development Bank, ADB, 2014 Asian Development Outlook report has confirmed.
A new farmer’s association was recently formed in North Malaita. Called the Malto Grass Root Farmers Association, MGRFA, aims to assist rural farmers in the region.
Following yesterday morning’s Tsunami warning, the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation, SIBC, was broadcasting live from the National Disaster Management Office, NDMO, in Vavaya Ridge.
The United States Government has announced it will provide an additional 1-hundred and 50-thousand US dollars for the delivery of emergency relief items and water, sanitation and hygiene assistance for disaster-affected communities on Guadalcanal.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, has provided emergency relief items in response to last week’s flash floods. Among the donations were 20 sets of portable water purification systems and sleeping pads for victims who have lost all properties during the floods.
The National Disaster Management Office, NDMO, encourages those who can- to return to their homes, and concentrate on rebuilding their homes and livelihood.
Prince William and his wife Catherine have sent condolences to the people of Solomon Islands following last week’s devastating floods that killed at least 23 people and left thousands homeless.
A concern parent has said it is time the government and responsible authorities seriously consider building evacuation centres in Honiara to prepare for future disaster.
