Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has expressed condolences to his Ni-Vanuatu counterpart Joe Natuman over the devastation left behind in Vanuatu by Cyclone Pam.
Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Group Jeremiah Manele has conveyed his condolences to the Government and people of Vanuatu following the devastating tropical Cyclone Pam that hit Vanuatu over the weekend.
An aerial assessment conducted by the Royal Australian Air Force has revealed that Anuta island in Temotu province has been the hardest hit by cyclone Pam.
Government-sponsored law students at the University of the South Pacific’s Emalus Campus in Port Vila, Vanuatu are safe and sound. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, Dr Franco Rodie confirms the students are safe and sound despite having lost vital…
A man from Temotu province has called on the responsible disaster authorities to carry out careful assessments on the impacts of tropical cyclone Pam across the country.
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) assures parents and relatives that its sponsored students studying in Vanuatu are all safe amidst cyclone Pam’s devastation.
At least four people have died in Vanuatu’s capital of Port Vila, a witness says, in one of the strongest tropical cyclones to have hit the South Pacific.
Associated bad weather with Cyclone Pam has caused severe damage to food gardens in Kware, Malaita Province. A David Auga reports, heavy rains caused major flooding and wiped out food gardens. “We live between two rivers here in Kware, big Kware and small Kware.
A Provincial Assembly Member in Temotu Province wants urgent assistance from the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) in response to the recent impacts of cyclone Pam.
All Tropical Cyclone Warnings for Cyclone Pam in the country has been cancelled. The cancellation occurred yesterday. In its final tropical cyclone bulletin issued at 1:41 am yesterday, the Met Service says all tropical cyclone watch and warnings for Tropical Cyclone Pam are now cancelled.
Communities in Malaita Province have reported considerable damage following cyclone Pam. In Fataleka, East Malaita, Church Minister Patrick Bisili reports, several kitchen huts were blown away by the strong wind.
Tropical Cyclone Pam has claimed food gardens and homes on West Kwaio, Malaita province. David Gosia from West Kwaio reports, most food gardens along the Kwaisisi and Bina rivers have been swept away by flooding. Mr Gosia said a total of 15 houses were destroyed by cyclone Pam’s wrath.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service maintains its tropical cyclone warning for Temotu and other provinces around the country. In this morning’s update, the MET Office warns, severe Tropical Cyclone Pam has been upgraded to Category Five and located at approximately 160 nautical miles…
Cyclone Pam has destroyed parts of Reef Islands. SIBC News spoke to Ezekiel Nodua of Tuwo Village this afternoon who reported, the wind has been consistent and ‘very strong’. Mr Nodua says, people’s gardens and fruit trees have been uprooted and destroyed.
Tropical Cyclone Pam has claimed two dwelling homes and a classroom on Sikaiana Island, Malaita Outer Islands. Relaying reports by a Farther Henry Tupo from Sikaiana, a former diplomat Robert Sisilo told SIBC News three buildings have been destroyed and garden crops inundated.
The National Disaster Management Office is gearing up its operations in response to damages caused by Cyclone Pam. Cyclone Pam is currently located North-Northeast of Anuta Islands, Temotu Province.
Tropical Cyclone Pam, currently Northeast of Anuta Island in Temotu Province, has been forecasted to continue to develop as it travels south. Director of Meteorology, David Hiriasia confirms the Cyclone is still within Solomon Islands regions and is still a Category Two cyclone.
Donor NGOs in the country continue to assist victims of last year’s flash flood in North Guadalcanal. The NGOs involved in the initiative include World Vision, Oxfam, UNICEF and Save the Children. The assistance is part of livelihood rehabilitation project for the victims.
Taiwan’s International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) has given $500,000 to World Vision to support its 18 months flood rehabilitation project. The project is to address the Health and Hygiene needs of those affected by the April Flooding in the Weathercoast of Guadalcanal Province.
The National Disaster Management Office says there is no tsunami threat following an earthquake which occurred around 2pm this afternoon. An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 occurred at 2:34pm near New Britain Region Papua New Guinea.
