Communities between 01 and 02 bus stop at White River in West Honiara have complained that since their homes were swept through by the ravaging White River stream last Thursday, they have yet to receive any relief assistance to date.
Papua New Guinea has pledged 1-million kina, equivalent to around 3-million Solomon dollars, to assist on-going relief and reconstruction work in the country.
The Deputy Police Commissioner, Walter Kola is again the subject of an internal police inquiry after being involved in yet another traffic accident. The accident happened yesterday morning.
The Government has started a detailed technical assessment at flood-hit areas in Honiara and Guadalcanal and other parts of the country to determine the scale of last week’s disaster.
Guadalcanal Premier Stephen Panga says the Solomon Star article that the National Government had dissolved the Guadalcanal Provincial Assembly is not true.
A second New Zealand Defence Force plane carrying relief supplies for flood victims arrived yesterday. New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says the C-130 Hercules will support the relief effort after the severe flooding last week.
The Solomon Islands National Provident Fund has donated 60-thousand dollars towards the disaster relief work in response to last week’s devastating floods.
Tri Marine International, the major shareholder of NFD and joint venture partner in Soltuna has donated 3-hundred and 68-thousand US dollars to the National Disaster Council flood disaster relief funds.
A Barana Chief of Mount Austin has called on people in Honiara not to build their homes on the banks of Matanikau river again. Chief Joseph Manehamosa says he is making this call in light of the recent flash floods that claimed homes and the lives of over 20 people and children. “Just a suggestion
Government spending to assist flood victims in Honiara has now reached 1-point-5 million dollars. Minister responsible for the National Disaster Management Office, Bradley Tovosia announced the spending in Parliament today.
An estimated 52-thousand people remain affected in the worst-hit areas of Honiara and greater Guadalcanal following last week’s devastating floods which killed at least 23 people. The floods had caused severe damage to infrastructure and properties including 41 schools in flood stricken areas.
The Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Silas Tausinga, has ordered the transfer of functions and powers from the Guadalcanal Provincial Executive to the Provincial Secretary.
The National Referral Hospital has this week recorded more than 50 new cases of diarrhea. Confirming this to the local media, National Referral Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr George Manimu says statistics show an increasing trend for Honiara alone. “Just diarrhea alone, watery diarrhea.
Gold Ridge Mining Limited, GRML, has assured the Solomon Islands Government and stakeholders it has not abandoned Gold Ridge. Mr Tim Lehany, Company Director says recent torrential rainfall has caused extensive flooding resulting in a tragic loss of life and damage.
The Solomon Islands National Disaster Council, NDC, dismisses rumours, there are dams upstream Matanikau, Lungga and Tina rivers which pauses danger to settlers downstream. NDC Chair, Dr.
Chairman of the National Disaster Council, NDC, and Permanent Secretary of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Dr Melchior Mataki has called for greater cooperation among all Solomon Islanders during the current recovery process.
Expatriate workers of St Barbara have left the country after the company enforced the ‘force majeure’ clause in its agreement with the government. Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says he was alerted on the situation late last week when most of the company’s expatriate workers have left the…
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has called on people to respect their Members of Parliament as the leaders in charge of their constituencies during this difficult time.
Solomon Water has closed Rove Gravity Water Source today after dead water creatures were found at the source. A statement form Solomon Water today confirms the closure and says the temporary closure is enforced because dead prawns and fish were discovered at the source which puts public health at…
Police are continuing to restrict heavy weighted vehicles from crossing the main Mataniko Bridge. The bridge was left without supporting ground under its East end after last week’s flash floods causing it to be weak under the weight of heavy vehicles.
