The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service says there is no current Tsunami threat for Solomon Islands. The office made the clarification after receiving numerous rumours, a Tsunami will hit parts of the country by midday today.
A Honiara man has raised concerns over the distribution of relief supplies to the flood affected communities of Koa Hill, saying elements of unfair distribution has been sensed.
A new farmer’s association was recently formed in North Malaita. Called the Malto Grass Root Farmers Association, MGRFA, aims to assist rural farmers in the region.
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.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, has provided emergency relief items in response to last week’s flash floods. Among the donations were 20 sets of portable water purification systems and sleeping pads for victims who have lost all properties during the floods.
The National Disaster Management Office, NDMO, encourages those who can- to return to their homes, and concentrate on rebuilding their homes and livelihood.
Prince William and his wife Catherine have sent condolences to the people of Solomon Islands following last week’s devastating floods that killed at least 23 people and left thousands homeless.
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.
Communities between 01 and 02 bus stop at White River in West Honiara have complained that since their homes were swept through by the ravaging White River stream last Thursday, they have yet to receive any relief assistance to date.
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.
A Barana Chief of Mount Austin has called on people in Honiara not to build their homes on the banks of Matanikau river again. Chief Joseph Manehamosa says he is making this call in light of the recent flash floods that claimed homes and the lives of over 20 people and children. “Just a suggestion
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.
An estimated 52-thousand people remain affected in the worst-hit areas of Honiara and greater Guadalcanal following last week’s devastating floods which killed at least 23 people. The floods had caused severe damage to infrastructure and properties including 41 schools in flood stricken areas.
The National Referral Hospital has this week recorded more than 50 new cases of diarrhea. Confirming this to the local media, National Referral Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr George Manimu says statistics show an increasing trend for Honiara alone. “Just diarrhea alone, watery diarrhea.
The Solomon Islands National Disaster Council, NDC, dismisses rumours, there are dams upstream Matanikau, Lungga and Tina rivers which pauses danger to settlers downstream. NDC Chair, Dr.
Chairman of the National Disaster Council, NDC, and Permanent Secretary of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Dr Melchior Mataki has called for greater cooperation among all Solomon Islanders during the current recovery process.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has called on people to respect their Members of Parliament as the leaders in charge of their constituencies during this difficult time.
Thousands of Honiara residents continue to work and do their daily business as work on the main Mataniko Bridge continues. Freelancer George Atkin reports, apart from congested traffic, people have also been walking home after work after discovering they arrive at their destinations faster than…
The Member of Parliament for South Guadalcanal, David Day Pacha has described as not normal his constituency following the torrential rains and floods that hit parts of Guadalcanal and Honiara last week. He says relief supplies to his people cannot be readily delivered not because there aren’t any.
Communities between 01 and 02 bus stop at White River in West Honiara have complained that since their homes were swept through by the ravaging White River stream last Thursday, they have yet to receive any relief assistance to date.
