HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS – Solomon Islands marked this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), re-emphasizing the theme for 2025 of shifting national focus from disaster reaction to long-term resilience and prevention.
The Gounasu Community in North Malaita has completed a week-long Disaster Evacuation Centre Management Training (ECMT), equipping them to respond effectively to any natural disasters that may occur in their area.
An official launching of the Solomon Islands Women’s Resilience to Disasters Program (WRD) was held at Heritage Park Hotel, in Honiara today. The program is a joint initiative between the Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) and the…
The extent of the adverse impact of the recent civil unrest in Honiara on the economy is extensive and estimated to have reached $534 million, up from the $227 million initially estimated.
The Gold Ridge Mining operations has turned from an open pit mine to an underground mining. This came after last year’s drillings at the mine site which revealed interesting findings of valuable gold found under the current pit. Director of mines Nicholas Biliki told SIBC News. Mr.
The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority revealed they have concrete evidence that the oil spill in Graciosa Bay in Temotu Province was committed deliberately.
A foreign bulk carrier MV QUEBEC arrived in the country late last month had spilled tons of Heavy Oil Fuel, (HFO) at the Historical Graciosa Bay, Temotu Province.
The USAID Funded SBD $8 million Disaster Risk Reduction project for Malaita and Guadalcanal provinces will be implemented soon. The two years project from September 2020 to September 2022 will be implemented by World Vision Solomon Islands.
-More than hundred shipment of bauxite mining shipped out -The country still benefiting from the Rennel Mining (CBSI) -West Rennell Mining Tenement deregistered from APID #earth_journalism_network
The Owner and Master of Taimareho 1 have allegedly violated certain sections of the country’s Shipping Act 1998 prior to MV Taimareho’s sea tragedy in April 2020.
The government has approved the ratification of the Bunkers Convention recently The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon ratify the Convention and allow them to pursue legal actions on oil-spill related issues in the country. Minister for Environment, Dr.
A strong wind warning is current for most of our waters, says the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services. The Met Service issued this at 9 am this morning.
An inquiry into the tragic incident occurred during MV Taimahero’s voyage to West Are’are, Malaita Province, which resulted in the death of 27 passengers last Friday will be conducted soon.
Five bodies have been recovered by Maritime’s Search and Rescue team today. This was confirmed by the SIMSA deputy director Brian Auma. “As of today, we received confirmation from the Afio police and MV Taimareho that two bodies have been recovered.
Two people are confirmed dead and six still missing at Lambi, West Guadalcanal as a result of a landslide generated by heavy downpour yesterday. RSIPF today confirmed, the dead bodies have already been recovered. Initial reports said children were among those trapped.
A Tropical Cyclone Warning is current for Temotu Province, confirms the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service. In its fifth warning at 4:30 pm today, the Met Office said Category One Tropical Cyclone Rita with a central pressure of 989 hectopascals was located approximately six nautical miles…
At least one life has been claimed by a landslide that took the villagers of U’unimenu, South Malaita, by surprise early this morning. The disastrous landslide also buried five houses, injured two adults and living two children missing.
The Solomon Islands Government recommends, MV Solomon Trader’s owner, King Trader Limited (South Express Limited) removes its wrecked vessel from West Rennel.
Officers from the National Disaster Management Office are currently supporting the provincial emergency centres to conduct assessments in areas affected by the recent bad weather.
The persisting bad weather in the Solomon Islands has claimed yet another life, this time in Wanderer Bay, West Guadalcanal. Reports reaching SIBC Online said the man lost his life when trying to cross a flooded river on New Year’s Eve. His body was found on New Year’s Day.
