People from North Malaita has called on Our Telekom Communication Company to provide emergency information text messages to it’s customers during disasters.
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.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, NDMO, has issued a ‘No Tsunami Threat statement’ following a 5.3 magnitude earthquake which struck near 38 Kilometres South west of Honiara at around 25 minutes past One this afternoon.
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 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 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 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.
While dengue cases continues to increase in the Honiara City Council, the Vector Borne Disease Control Program says there is no indication of dengue fever in evacuation centers.
The Government through the National Disaster Management Office, NDMO, will not provide “cash support” to people affected by the recent flooding but will provide materials and other tools to help people rebuild their homes and restart their livelihoods.
The National Referral Hospital and the public Health Services in Solomon Island is equipped and capable in responding to the flash flooding crises according to World Health Organization, WHO.
