The Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Andrew Byrne, says the recovery process is moving in the right direction. Speaking to Radio Australia, Mr Byrne says the infrastructure is slowly being repaired and more contracts are being let for further repairs to some of the bridges and roads…
The President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, or JICA Akihiko Tanaka has today paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo at the Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet in Honiara.
The Solomon Islands community in Port Moresby is organising two major fundraising drives towards the ongoing recovery efforts in Solomon Islands following last month’s flash flooding which killed at least 22 people and damaged property.
While a lot of people are waiting for the government to fix their roads and bridges, people of Naro, West Guadalcanal have taken the initiative to fix the road themselves to cater for their vehicles to reach Honiara city.
The National Disaster Management Office, NDMO, has strongly dismissed rumors that the Government will provide “cash grants” as part of a repatriation package to families affected by last month’s flooding.
Kilusakwalo Community High School in Central Kwarae, Malaita Province has raised more than five-thousand dollars for flash flood victims. Head Teacher Billy Dau says, the fundraiser is a joint effort between the staff and students of the school.
A Burnscreek chief has called on the victims of the flash flood to abide by the laws. Chief Peter Usi made the call following claims that an alleged protest is being planned amongst some of the victims of the flash floods. Speaking to SIBC News, Mr Usi strongly calls on the people to think carefully
The main Matanikau Bridge will be closed at 7pm tonight. A statement from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development yesterday said this is to allow for repair works on damages caused by last month’s floods. The Ministry said the “Upstream Ramp” will be removed tonight during the repair process.
As the repatriation of flood victims continues throughout the week, more families have been given repatriation kits and food supplies to support them during the rehabilitation process.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Clay Forau has delivered food and funds donated by the MSG Secretariat staff in Vanuatu and by his Ministry to the National Disaster Council.
The Anglican International Episcopal Church has donated 5-thousand Solomon dollars towards recovery efforts of the aftermath of last month’s flash flood.
The Government will convene a National Memorial Service on May 11, in honor of those who died during last month’s flash floods. A Committee comprising officials from various Government ministries have been set up to organize and draw up a program for the event, which is set to be held at the Saint…
The main Matanikau Bridge will be closed tomorrow night to allow for repair works on damages caused by last month’s floods. A statement from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development today said the “Upstream Ramp” will be removed at 7pm on Saturday during the repair process.
The National Disaster Management Office has called on the victims of the recent flash flood who are living at the Evacuation Centers in Honiara to return to their homes, as the centers are no longer safe.
A baby has died at the Evacuation Camp at the Panatina Campus Pavilion. The baby – is reported to be about one month old – and had passed away in the early hours of yesterday morning. Evacuation Camp Leaders claim that news of the death was conveyed to the NDMO and other responsible authorities, but
A community leader from Berande, North East Guadalcanal Mr Stephen Paeni denies any major assessment done in the area following the flash flood. Mr Paeni told SIBC News, the area was badly hit by the Berande and Bokokimbo Rivers.
The Government of Papua New Guinea has today delivered 4 million dollars towards Solomon Islands recovery efforts following last month’s flash flood which killed at least 22 people. The visiting PNG Foreign Minister Hon.
The Honiara City Council has passed a new ordinance to create buffer zones along river banks within City Boundaries. The new ordinance was developed in response to the severe destructions to homes and properties during last month’s flash floods.
The Honiara Yacht Club has donated over 14-thousand dollars to World Vision to assist with its recovery efforts following last month’s severe flash flooding. Presenting the donation to the World Vision Country Director, Dr.
The Premier for Guadalcanal Province Stephen Panga has called on the National Government to inform the people of Guadalcanal on the situation of the tailings dam in Central Guadalcanal.
