World Vision Solomon Islands has packed some one-thousand family kits and one-thousand shelter kits for victims affected by the recent flash flooding. In a statement, Country Director Andrew Cartford said the family kits are for people who lost their possessions and the shelter kits are for people…
The Family Support Centre has expressed concern over the risks of sexual abuse and violence for women, girls and children currently living at Evacuation Centers in Honiara.
The United Nations children’s support agency, UNICEF says people could be in evacuation centres for months yet, as Solomon Islands tries to recover from devastating floods almost a fortnight ago.
World Health Organisation, WHO is currently working closely with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services in its health response efforts to the recent disaster.
The Solomon Islands Red Cross Society says they have purified over 367-thousand litres of water as of 4pm yesterday. In its update yesterday, the organization said it has established three Nomad water purification units – two at Tuvaruhu and one are operating in East Guadalcanal.
Credit Corporation has donated 100-thousand dollars to World Vision to assist with the recovery efforts following the country’s recent floods that destroyed livelihoods and left thousands homeless.
A New Testament bible translated in the Kwaio language has been completed by the Solomon Islands Translation Advisory Group, SITAG. A statement from the group confirmed the Kwaio translated New Testament was completed and a copy is now on display at the National Parliament Bible Display.
Forum Solomon Islands International is accusing the Ministry of Health and Medical Services of taking sides with the illegal cigarette importer, Oceanic Oasis Company Limited, OOCL.
Former teacher and outspoken SINTA industrial relations officer, Samson Faisi is the new Secretary General of the National Teachers Association. SINTA has been without a Secretary General since John Lee Hatimoana became a Member of Parliament following his by-election victory in Ngella last year.
