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.
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.
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.
Thousands of Honiara residents continue to work and do their daily business as work on the main Mataniko Bridge continues. Freelancer George Atkin reports, apart from congested traffic, people have also been walking home after work after discovering they arrive at their destinations faster than…
More Australian relief arrived on the largest Royal Australian Air Force transport plane – the C17. The Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Andrew Byrne told SIBC news at the airport, the C17 has brought in relief supplies and personnel to assist victims of last week’s…
Gold miner St Barbara has temporarily suspended operations at its Gold Ridge mine, following last week’s flash flood. In its weekly update, the company says its open-pit mines were closed last Thursday to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.
The Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe and Japan’s Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida have sent condolence messages to Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and Foreign Minister Clay Forau Soalaoi.
The Member of Parliament for South Guadalcanal, David Day Pacha has described as not normal his constituency following the torrential rains and floods that hit parts of Guadalcanal and Honiara last week. He says relief supplies to his people cannot be readily delivered not because there aren’t any.
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.
World Vision water experts are racing to distribute clean water to children and their families in evacuation centres across Honiara. World Vision country director Dr.
Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth the Second, has sent her deepest condolences to the Government and people of Solomon Islands following the devastation caused by last week’s flash floods.
The Australian Government has announced 3-million Australian dollars assistance package for the Solomon Islands flooding. A media release from the Office of Australia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop said she announces Australia will provide a total package of 3-million dollars to assist…
