SOLOMON Islands Red Cross Society (SIRCS) on Friday commemorated World Red Cross Day in Honiara on the theme “Everywhere for Everyone”. SIRCS communications officer Kennedy Waitara said the theme reflected on how Red Cross can help people. “…where ever you are, whoever you are, we the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society will be there and…
A seminar to improve search and rescue efforts in the country was held last week in Honiara. The consultation was held between the Solomon Island Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA), SI Ports Authority, NGO____s, RSIPF maritime head, the Secretariate of the Pacific community and International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The consultation was to ensure there is a…
TROPICAL Cyclone warnings earlier issued for Makira, Temotu Rennell and Bellona provinces are now cancelled. Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) confirmed yesterday. “Severe tropical cyclone Donna is now moving away from Solomon Islands.” However, the Weather Office said, fresh to strong winds of 20 to 25 knots with rough seas and moderate swells are still…
SIXTY four Solomon Islands students undertaking studies under the Australia Pacific Technical College (APTC) will be graduating on Tuesday. In a statement on Monday APTC said Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands His Excellency Roderick Brazier will be the guest speaker at today’s ceremony. The students will be graduating from 10 programmes which include community…