The Sumitomo Metal Mining Limited (SMM) strives to continue promoting sustainable co-existence with the society by respecting the needs of the local communities in which they operate.
Solomon Islands is expecting a drier season as the chances of El Nino occurring during the year have increased. Deputy Director of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services, Lloyd Tahani confirmed to SIBC News yesterday. In an exclusive interview, Mr.
The Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, Meteorology and Disaster Management have maintained, the main water at the tailings facility at the Gold Ridge Mine is unsafe.
Member of Parliament for Aoke Langalanga, Mathew Wale has questioned the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Meteorology and National Disaster Management, as to when vulnerable communities of climate change in the country are going to be relocated.
The Honiara City Council Health Division is conducting an eco-school pilot project for City Council schools in Honiara. The project will be conducted by a Japanese Environmental Educator Volunteer Hana Yusuda and wants to educate children on the importance of living in a healthy environment.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has conducted a rapid environmental health risk assessment of the tailings storage facility (dam) at Gold Ridge Mine in Guadalcanal. This is being requested by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS). WHO Representative, Dr.
Current logging activities on Marau Sound, East Guadalcanal has prompted concern for marine conservation areas there. A Philip Hauraha told SIBC News, there are two logging companies currently operating in Ward 12, Marau Sound.
The Lake Tengano World Heritage Site Association is calling on the new government to give urgent attention to the status of Lake Tengano, East of the Rennell Islands.
The issues of domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, climate change and Environmental degradation has not gone away in Solomon Islands according to the Archbishop of the Anglican Church the Most Reverend David Vunagi.
The Ministry of Environment will start implementing ground works with communities on the National Rehabilitation program to clean up the Mataniko River next year. Launched in June this year, the program is now in its awareness and baseline studies.
Bank South Pacific has launched its Annual Go Green Clean Up Day nation-wide today, under the theme “Our Green City”. Launched at the St Nicholas College this morning – the Annual event saw thousands of school students, youth groups and BSP staff take part in rubbish collection along streets,…
The Ministry Environment together with the Ministry of Health and the Honiara City Council have officially launched the “Eco-bag- alternative to plastic bag pilot program” on Wednesday this week .
The “State of Disaster” declaration for Honiara, Guadalcanal and Isabel and Malaita, has been revoked. Minister responsible for Disaster Management, Bradley Tovosia revoked the ‘State of Disaster’ at 2pm this afternoon.
A workshop to enhance countries resilience to the adverse effects of climate change in agriculture and food security has started in Honiara today. The Climate Services and Early Warning System Workshop ends on Thursday this week.
The East Rennell World Heritage Management Committee has described as “false” claims that East Rennell was de-listed as a World Heritage site. The Committee was responding to statements made by Renbell Premier Lence Tango, who claimed the area was de-listed due to threats from mining and logging…
NGO, the Solo Enviro Beautification, SEB, has graduated another 34 participants to its horticulture certificate program. The graduation saw 21 students accredited to Certificate One, and thirteen students accredited to Certificate three.
A biological expedition in Western and Central Provinces has been successful in its mission to update and collect information on the status of marine resources within the region. The Solomon Islands Community Conservation Partnership conducted the research with the Waitt Institute this month.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy says minimal dewatering has been done at the tailings dam in Gold Ridge Mine site. The Prime Minister made the statement in Parliament last week responding to a question raised by the leader of opposition Doctor Derek Sikua on the current situation of the tailing dam.
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology through the Environment and Conservation Division, ECD, is taking the lead role in implementing the Mataniko River Clean up.
Zinoa Marine Conservation Area in Choiseul Province has gained international recognition from an international panel of experts during the World Coral Reef Conference in Indonesia this week.
