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.
People of Sahalu Ward on North West Guadalcanal, have questioned the integrity of the tender awarded to ‘Traders Transformation Construction Company for the reconstruction of the stretch of road from Bonege to Lambi.
Ministry of the Rural Development (MRD) has organized a historic workshop for its stakeholders in Small Malaita, Malaita Province. Reporting this to SIBC News, Richard Hou says, the purpose of the workshop is to strengthen the Ministry’s relationship with its stakeholders in the area.
Public servants who commute to work on public buses will be urging their union to request the government to provide them with transport. Public servants who form part of long queues of commuters waiting for buses in Honiara every morning, say they are fed up with the poor bus services.
The Honiara City Councilor for Vavaya Ridge Ward in Central Honiara, Jonathan Zama says new telecommunications technologies such as mobiles and mobile banking are digging deep into people’s pockets. He says mobile phones are convenient but at the same time they are very expensive.
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
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 Government will convene a National Memorial Service on May 11, in honor of those who died during last month’s flash floods. A Committee comprising officials from various Government ministries have been set up to organize and draw up a program for the event, which is set to be held at the Saint…
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 baby has died at the Evacuation Camp at the Panatina Campus Pavilion. The baby – is reported to be about one month old – and had passed away in the early hours of yesterday morning. Evacuation Camp Leaders claim that news of the death was conveyed to the NDMO and other responsible authorities, but
Pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum, MMF, has called on the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority, SIEA, to review its tariff, claiming that Solomon Islands is the highest in electricity tariffs in the world.
Director of Marine Export Company Robert Satu hits back on private consultant Robert Mani to request the Ministry of Finance to provide tax returns and receipt to justify more than eight million deducted as tax charges.
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 Honiara City Council has passed a new ordinance to create buffer zones along river banks within City Boundaries. The new ordinance was developed in response to the severe destructions to homes and properties during last month’s flash floods.
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.
The Shortland Islands FAMOA Council of Chief and Trust Board has expressed concern that no meeting was held since three years ago. SIBC’s stringer for Shortland Islands John Kotaru reports, Chair of the Board Sir George Leping has yet to call meetings to discuss the development projects of the…
