The Vice Chancellor and President of the University of the South Pacific, Professor Rajesh Chandra has send condolences to the Government and People of Solomon Islands for the tragic loss of lives during the recent floods. A government statement said in his letter to the Minister of Education Hon.
The High Court has ruled against the October 26, 2012 decision by the Speaker of Parliament, Sir Allan Kemakeza in allowing Parliament to debate and vote on the Opposition’s proposed Motion of No Confidence in Prime Minister Hon Gordon Darcy Lilo without being introduced to the house for…
The undersecretary for Administration and Finance within the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Mr George Hoa’au has stressed the importance of prioritising proper evacuation infrastructure. Mr Hoa’au told members of the media, it is improper to use school infrastructure as evacuation centers.
Member of Parliament for Ngella Constituency in Central Province, Johnley Hatimoana, has died after a short illness. A school teacher by profession, he died last night at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara. He was 57 years old.
The Government is encouraging people to voluntarily leave evacuation centres and return home, with return assistance packages ready for distribution. Only those whose homes have been wiped out by the floods will remain in evacuation centers to give them time to rebuild their homes.
Debate on the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2014 has been adjourned pending a report from the Parliamentary Bills and Legislative Committee. Tabling the Bill on Wednesday, Minister for Mines and Minerals, Moses Garu, said the mining industry is integral to inclusive economic growth in Solomon…
Minister for Mines and Energy Moses Garu says the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2014 will introduce a new mining tax regime for the country. Minister Garu explains the Bill compliments changes that are proposed in the Income Tax Amendment Bill 2014.
East Choiseul MP, Manasseh Sogavare has praised the NCRA Government’s decision to establish a national presence in Indonesia saying it is a strategic move that should be welcomed.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo today has applauded the New Zealand Government for its quick response to immediately provide a bailey bridge to replace the damaged old Mataniko Bridge at Chinatown. Mr.
Australia’s Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove has sent condolences to the victims of the recent flash floods in the country. A government statement today says Sir Peter’s message to his Solomon Islands counterpart, Sir Frank Kabui on April 4th says, he was shocked and saddened to learn of the…
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully announces, New Zealand will assist Solomon Islands to ease transport challenges after vital infrastructure was damaged in the flooding.
People of Bahomea region, Central Guadalcanal are calling on the government to send an assessment team to their area as soon as possible. Speaking to SIBC News Wilfred Manesu of Tina Village says it is almost two weeks now and the disaster stricken Bahomea region is yet to be assessed.
Solomon Airlines has announced, in line with its 2014 corporate strategic plans, it has now moved its Corporate Travel Center from the former Solomon Islands Government Printers building to the newly renovated and upgraded office on the ground floor of Tongs building in Point Cruz.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and Opposition Leader Dr Derek Sikua have visited the Guadalcanal Plains and the Gold Ridge Mine site. A government statement today confirms yesterday’s visit was to witness the scale and impact of the recent rain and floods on Guadalcanal.
The Australian High Commission has chartered an aircraft to support the Solomon Islands Government with an aerial assessment of Makira Ulawa Province following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake and localised tsunami yesterday.
The United States Government has announced it will provide an additional 1-hundred and 50-thousand US dollars for the delivery of emergency relief items and water, sanitation and hygiene assistance for disaster-affected communities on Guadalcanal.
A concern parent has said it is time the government and responsible authorities seriously consider building evacuation centres in Honiara to prepare for future disaster.
Papua New Guinea has pledged 1-million kina, equivalent to around 3-million Solomon dollars, to assist on-going relief and reconstruction work in the country.
The Government has started a detailed technical assessment at flood-hit areas in Honiara and Guadalcanal and other parts of the country to determine the scale of last week’s disaster.
Government spending to assist flood victims in Honiara has now reached 1-point-5 million dollars. Minister responsible for the National Disaster Management Office, Bradley Tovosia announced the spending in Parliament today.
