THE National Emergency Operations Centre in Honiara on Thursday night cancelled the tsunami warning it issued earlier that day. The centre said based on the latest information and tsunami threat re-assessment, all the Tsunami Watch advices that for Temotu had already being cancelled by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services It said people near the coast…
AN Observation Research program is currently underway to assist the Meteorological Service and the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) monitor natural disasters in the country. Called the Tsunami, Earthquake, and Cyclone (TEC) project, it was being headed by a team from the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) of Taiwan. As part of the project, 14 small…
The 16-seater shudders on the breeze. Below, a small grid of unsealed roads runs through a village of fibro buildings ringed by palm and jungle trees. A contracting grass airstrip dips at each end into the blue of the Pacific. It could be the setting for a film about the end of the world. And…
The Australian High Commission staff are working hard to prepare for the upcoming G’Day Solomon Islands Fun Run. With only three weeks before the Fun Run, Honiara locals are encouraged to register at the Australian High Commission. The first 4000 entries will receive a FREE G’Day Solomon Islands Fun Run t-shirt. Acting Australian High Commissioner…
The Honiara Netball Association registration for the School netball competition closes today The HNA Executive is very excited by the number of school teams that have shown interest and have registered. So far, schools that have registered are St Nicholas, Selwyn College, Panatina, Mbua Valley, Chung Wah and Woodford, President Shalom Akao Waita said, “HNA…
Solomon Islands Weightlifting has once again been praised for its achievements in competitions abroad. Just a few days ago Solomon Islands flag was raised when young female weightlifter, Arina Kalibiu scooped bronze medal in the women’s 69kg weight category at the Commonwealth Youth Games held over the past two weeks in Apia, Samoa. A statement…
THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) will give priority to areas which will directly impact the health and well-being of the Solomon islanders and also economy of the country and creating employment. That was according to SINU Vice Chancellor Dr Glynn Galo when talking about the new developing programs. In a statement on Thursday, Dr…
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has recorded an increase in family domestic violence around the country. A statement from the Police said, in 2014 they recorded more than 400 cases reported and as of January to August 2015, there were more than 500 cases reported to police. This statistic comes as a result…
THE TRIAL of the case of a former Bank of South Pacific (BSP) officer accused of stealing more than $73,000 from the bank in 2014 completed, Thursday. Closing submissions on the case will be made in court on October 2 before Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Kouhota. Alice Gila Chachabule Lalase of Isabel has stood trial for…
Council workers issue 28 days strike threat Honiara City Council (HCC) direct employees who are members of the Workers Union Solomon Islands (WUSI) have issued a 28 days strike notice to the administration of the city council yesterday. The 28 days strike notice which became effective as of yesterday was issued after WUSI held a…