The National Medical Store says continuous rainfall may affect the country’s cold-chain system. Cold-change is a system which involves proper care and storage of vaccines from manufacturer to hospitals and clinics in the country.
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.
Associated bad weather with Cyclone Pam has caused severe damage to food gardens in Kware, Malaita Province. A David Auga reports, heavy rains caused major flooding and wiped out food gardens. “We live between two rivers here in Kware, big Kware and small Kware.
A Provincial Assembly Member in Temotu Province wants urgent assistance from the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) in response to the recent impacts of cyclone Pam.
All Tropical Cyclone Warnings for Cyclone Pam in the country has been cancelled. The cancellation occurred yesterday. In its final tropical cyclone bulletin issued at 1:41 am yesterday, the Met Service says all tropical cyclone watch and warnings for Tropical Cyclone Pam are now cancelled.
Communities in Malaita Province have reported considerable damage following cyclone Pam. In Fataleka, East Malaita, Church Minister Patrick Bisili reports, several kitchen huts were blown away by the strong wind.
Tropical Cyclone Pam has claimed food gardens and homes on West Kwaio, Malaita province. David Gosia from West Kwaio reports, most food gardens along the Kwaisisi and Bina rivers have been swept away by flooding. Mr Gosia said a total of 15 houses were destroyed by cyclone Pam’s wrath.
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is pooling resources with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on the Kukum Highway Upgrade Project.
The European Union Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Mr Leonidas Tezapsidis has paid a two days visit to Choiseul Province early this month.
The interim Honiara Netball Executive has strongly encouraged all netball clubs and teams to endorse their club nominations before handing them to the Honiara Netball Association.
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service maintains its tropical cyclone warning for Temotu and other provinces around the country. In this morning’s update, the MET Office warns, severe Tropical Cyclone Pam has been upgraded to Category Five and located at approximately 160 nautical miles…
Solomon Islands National Statistics (SINSO) within the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT) begun its final set of Demography and Health Survey training in Honiara.
The Democratic Coalition for Change (DCC) Government has donated $60,000 towards the recent Youth Market event in Honiara. Youth@Work office today says the Ministry of Commerce has pledged the funding as a move to ensure more youth are involved in business ventures that contribute to the national…
The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) will next Saturday have its final Sevens screening for the South Pacific Games. A statement from the federation said the decision was taken following the poor attendance at training sessions by some of the national Sevens players during past weeks…
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) says it is now concentrating on contingency planning in response to the impacts of Cyclone Pam. A statement released last night says a meeting has been convened by the National Emergency Operation Centre with the Initial Response Assessment cluster to…
Cyclone Pam has destroyed parts of Reef Islands. SIBC News spoke to Ezekiel Nodua of Tuwo Village this afternoon who reported, the wind has been consistent and ‘very strong’. Mr Nodua says, people’s gardens and fruit trees have been uprooted and destroyed.
Tropical Cyclone Pam has claimed two dwelling homes and a classroom on Sikaiana Island, Malaita Outer Islands. Relaying reports by a Farther Henry Tupo from Sikaiana, a former diplomat Robert Sisilo told SIBC News three buildings have been destroyed and garden crops inundated.
The Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) is optimistic, better waste management and energy conservation are crucial for the development of Solomon Islands Tourism Industry.
The election petition against East Are’are MP Andrew Manepora has been withdrawn. High Court Registrar Maiyonni Samani says petitioner William Kauona has withdrawn the case from further proceedings.
Pressure group, the Malaita Ma’asina Forum (MMF) is calling on Australia and New Zealand to pack up their spying kits and go home. The pressure group made the call in light of revelations that Australia’s top-secret electronic espionage agency, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and New…
