Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) has described Cabinet decision to channel disaster funds through Members of Parliament as of ‘strong political basis’ than humanitarian.
Ten Constituencies who suffered the recent natural disaster are still waiting for their relief supplies. National Disaster Management Office Communication and Media Adviser Ms Jennifer Richardson told SIBC News, the NDMO is still waiting for the funds to purchase the supplies.
The Central Islands Provincial Government will deploy its assessment team to communities facing water shortage. Premier Selwyn Mapuli says, his government is aware of the water scarcity in the province and planing to deploy provincial officers to conduct further assessment.
Relief and early recovery work is underway across the country after Tropical Cyclone Raquel had hit parts of Solomon Islands a few months ago. A statement from the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) said the Provincial Disaster Management Offices (PDMOs) have recently completed assessment…
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has concluded a three days workshop to establish a Technical Working Group (TWG) to review the country’s post disaster assessment process.
Communities in East Malaita and East Kwaio are facing water shortages, sparking calls for assistance. SIBC’s East Malaita stringer Enoch Idui reports, water sources have dried up and people are struggling to have access to water. Mr.
Contractors for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) are still working hard to protect roads damaged by the 2014 Honiara flood disaster.
The People of Northwest Choiseul Constituency have expressed concerns over the delay of disaster relief support from their Member of Parliament and the Provincial Disaster Office. Provincial Assembly Member for Choiseul Bay Ward, Hon.
Communities on Savo, Russell islands have expressed concerns over the continuation of the current dry season on the island. James Viriala told SIBC News, Savo communities are concerned that their drinking water and food gardens would be affected if this dry season continues.
The Vanuatu Government has thanked Solomon Islands for its assistance towards Vanuatu’s rehabilitation after the recent devastation caused by cyclone Pam.
Disaster-affected communities in Ngella, Central Islands were the first to receive disaster relief supplies from their Member of Parliament Bartholomew Parapolo recently.
Victims of the recent Tropical Cyclone Raquel in East Malaita have finally received their relief supplies today. This follows a delivery of more than 500 kilograms of rice by the Member of Parliament for East Kwaio, Stanley Festus Sofu. SIBC’s East Malaita stringer Enoch Idui reports.
Disaster recovery works on Guadalcanal province in response to the 2014 April floods is well underway. The recovery works is part of the Rural Development program (RDP) under the Ministry of Development, Planing and Aid Coordination.
The Director of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services David Hiriasia says it is not normal for Solomon Islands to experience a cyclone and a tropical depression outside of the cyclone season.
A man from Ainiko’a in West Kwaio, Malaita province has called on their Member of Parliament to do something about the more than a hundred food gardens – destroyed by the recent tropical cyclones – Pam and Raquel.
A concerned man, Pedro Wale Urifo of Roroni Village of Central Guadalcanal has called on the responsible authorities including the national government to allow St Barbara Mining Limited to carry out the planned dewatering exercise of the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF).
Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) says the recent decision by Cabinet to channel the disaster rehabilitation funds to Members of Parliament is clearly a decision made out of strong political influence.
Coastal communities from Tenaru to Metapona river in Northeast Guadalcanal are calling on responsible authorities to provide a clearer explanation of the proposed de-watering process of the Gold ridge Tailings Storage Facility.
The Parliamentary Opposition Group says the response by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) has failed to explain why the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) submission was not considered by the Government.
The National Government through the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and its National and Provincial Disaster Committees are currently conducting Post Disaster Impacts and Needs Assessments in the Provinces recently affected by Tropical Cyclone Raquel.
