People residing in flood- risk areas, have been advised to take precaution and observe disaster safety measures in the current rainy weather. A government statement today says the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services has issued a heavy rain alert which is in force for all provinces in the…
The National Referral Hospital and the public Health Services in Solomon Island is equipped and capable in responding to the flash flooding crises according to World Health Organization, WHO.
The Republic of China, Taiwan Navy Squadron will assist the National Disaster Management Office, NDMO, and the National Referral Hospital next week. A statement from ROC Embassy in Honiara has confirms this today.
Biometric Voter Registration Officers and venue owners in North Malaita, Malaita Province have refused to return registration equipment after the Electoral Commission failed to settle their outstanding payments.
Each year on 25 April, Australians and New Zealanders gather to remember the servicemen and women who have served their nation in times of war, in conflicts or peacekeeping operations.
The current Wet weather in the country has affected schools in East Fataleka, Malaita Province. A concerned teacher from Toliorea Primary School Ben Ledi says, communities in the area have experienced heavy rain causing major rivers to rise.
The Gold Ridge Community and Landowners Council have elected a new Executive for the next two years. Mr Dick Douglas has been re-elected as chair of the council. Mr Whitlam Kikolo has been elected the new secretary. The Council’s new Treasurer is Mr Charles Tani.
The Gold Ridge Landowners and Guadalcanal Provincial government has warned both the government and St. Barbara, they will not accept decisions regarding mining on their land without being involved in the consultation process.
The Japanese mining company, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co, Ltd, SMM, has donated 700- Thousand to the Solomon Islands Government, SIG, Disaster Relief effort.
Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for North East Guadalcanal, Hon Dr Derek Sikua has acknowledged the various significant contributions the late Member of Parliament for the Ngella Constituency, Hon. Johnley Hatimoana made towards nation-building.
Work has begun to upgrade and rehabilitate the Keru Wharf near New Georgia in Western Province. The wharf is one of four wharves to be improved under the second phase of the Domestic Maritime Support Project which is financed by the Solomon Islands Government, the Asian Development Bank, ADB, the…
Makira Ulawa Province had received a new Tractor for Refuse Collection and a 40 Horse Power Yamaha OBM and Canoe from the National Government through the Provincial Capacity Development Fund Permanent Secretary of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, MPGIS, Stanley Dick Pirione…
Police are investigating a fatal collision at the Tetere area following the death of a 14-year old boy and many others were in serious wounds at the National Referral hospital.
Lata airport is still closed off from flights and will remain closed until landowners receive a positive answer from the Government, says Temotu Premier Father Brown Beu.
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo welcomes and commissions the work of a Papua New Guinea, PNG Team from the Political Parties Registry to the Solomon Islands.
A three-person United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination, UNDAC, team have arrived in the country to assess the tailings storage facility at the Gold Ridge Mine following the recent flash floods in the country.
Proper water and sanitation for flash flood victims is a major challenge for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. Under Secretary for Health Improvement, Dr Tenneth Dalipanda confirms this during a Media Promotion Forum yesterday.
New Zealand’s new High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Marion Crawshaw today presented her letters of introduction to Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo in Honiara. During the occasion, Prime Minister Lilo thanked Ms Crawshaw for accepting to serve in the Solomon Islands.
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services and its donor partners are working around the clock to address health related effects of the recent flash flooding in the country.
The New Zealand Portable bridge is expected to arrive in Honiara on the 17th of May. Sarah Wong Development Counselor of the New Zealand High Commission Office, announces this to the local media at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development media conference in Honiara today.
