Ten Constituencies who suffered the recent natural disaster are still waiting for their relief supplies. National Disaster Management Office Communication and Media Adviser Ms Jennifer Richardson told SIBC News, the NDMO is still waiting for the funds to purchase the supplies.
The Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province will again operate without a medical doctor as of next week. Hospital Nursing Director, Andrew Telokana confirmed to SIBC News in an interview.
The Western Provincial Government is waiting for the Central Tender Board (CTB) to decide on a contractor to start road works in Gizo town. Gizo town has a long standing issue with no proper roads.
Gizo residents in the Western Province are advised to manage their water tanks as the provincial headquarter continues to face water shortages. Team Leader of the Gizo Water Crisis Committee, Silas Arukwai told SIBC News in an interview today they are currently working hard to address the…
A tender notice has been issued by the Western Provincial Government that will see the road in Gizo finally undergo a face-lift. The deteriorating condition of roads in Gizo has been a long time issue for the provincial capital.
The Western Provincial Government has approved $19,000 to address the water crisis in the provincial capital Gizo. Gizo has been experiencing water shortages due to the current dry season.
The Western Netball Association is organising a netball competition towards the end of this month at the Gizo netball stadium. The competition is set for 28 September to 2nd October. The competition will for the first time include children with special needs in Gizo West Centre school.
The Western Provincial Government will soon sign a partnership agreement with palm oil out growers for the development of palm oil plantations in the province.
People who depend on rainwater in the country are urged to start rationing their water due to the low rainfall currently experienced as the El Nino season continues. Director of Meteorology, David Hiriasia told SIBC News it is likely there will be low rainfall, impacting parts of the country.
A Vella La Vella man, Western Province has urged people to be careful when buying Luncheon Meat from shops and call on responsible authorities not to import the canned meat. This was after the man found a syringe needle inside a canned luncheon meat.
In Sports, the South East Vella La Vella 2015, Constituency Soccer tournament has reached its finals today. The tournament held at Maravari in South Vella has attracted 15 soccer teams within the constituency. Speaking to SIBC sports, freelancer Alfred Pagepitu reports.
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a couple last week at Rarumana village in the Western Province. Media reports last week said the couple were found dead together.
In Provincial sports, the three days Independence under 20 Peace Netball tournament has successfully ended in Gizo over the weekend. The tournament was organised by the Western Peace & Reconciliation Partnership with Gizo Netball Association.
The Acting Programs Officer of the National Disaster Management Office Brian Tom says most affected areas of the recent bad weather are; Western, Isabel, Choiseul, and Makira Ulawa provinces. Mr.
Agriculture extension officers will now be equipped with the latest technology to help boost food crops and combat pests affecting production. Last week Biosecurity Advisor to the Solomon Islands Mr.
The Helena Goldie Hospital in Munda, Western Province says its emergency services has improved after the arrival of a medical doctor the UK Methodist. The Hospital recently faced great difficulties with referral cases but Hospital Secretary, Soraya Pina said the situation improved after Dr.
Preparations for the Eight Premier’s Conference is progressing well. The Premier’s conference is scheduled to be held on 1st of October and will be co-hosted by the Guadalcanal Province and the Honiara City Council.
The Ministry of Communication and Aviation will publish short-listed contractors to develop the second phase of the Munda International Airport in Western Province next month.
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has deployed a number of Police Response TEAM (PRT) officers to investigate a gun shooting incidents in Mono Island, Western Province. The officers were deployed today.
Communities in Vella La Vella, Western Province have established its Council of Chiefs. The Vella La Vella Council of Chiefs will govern four House of Chiefs in the area.
