Eagon Pacific Plantation Limited (EPPL) in its continuous support to human resource development in the country has once again paid tuition for its sponsored students studying at the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) this year. A cheque payment was delivered by Mr. Bo Young Moon – the Managing Director of Eagon to SINU’s vice chancellor…
The aviation authority last week inspected Suavanao airstrip, Isabel as part of expanding the airstrip. Alwyn Navo aviation’s chief air traffic training officer who was part of a Solomon Island visitors bureau (SIVB) delegation to Isabel inspected the airstrip. Mr Navo told the Solomon Star in Papatura Retreat last Wednesday, the inspection of the airstrip…
Solomon Islands students study at various universities at Fiji paid tribute to children, families, men and women who lost their lives in the April 3 flash flood during a memorial service at Laucala campus on Sunday. The memorial service began with a minute silence, national anthem and laying of wreaths by representatives of Laucala, FNU,…
The Royal Solomon Islands police force (RSIPF) together with the search and rescue team have been criticised for their response during the recent flash flood. A senior police officer who wishes to remain anonymous said had the police responded promptly many lives could have been spared. He said he was surprised to see most of…
SOME people have to stand all night till dawn as water rises to their hip when the flood swept through thousands of homes fortnight ago. In the Guadalcanal plains, Fox Wood and Tenaru areas east of Honiara the flood happen around 8pm. Most people do not expect this would happen on that night as many…
Red cross update as of Sunday 13th April 2014. Key statistics • 21 people dead, 2 are missing (revised down by Royal Solomon Islands Police Force) • There are approximately 9400 people in 21 welfare centres (NDMO figures) • Approximately 52,000 people have been affected – 12,000 in Honiara and 40,000 in Guadalcanal Latest Red Cross actions Water…
The Australian High Commission has chartered an aircraft to support the Solomon Islands Government with an aerial assessment of Makira following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake and localised tsunami on Sunday. The charter was quickly organised following a request from the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) soon after the event. Representatives from the Australian High Commission…
Three medical students from Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial hospital, Taiwan, are in the country to assist the victims affected by the recent flash flood. The team was led by a team leader Ms. Sophine Wang and included Dr Engene Chang and Dr Andy Hsieh. The trio have spent a week already and have visited…
THE disaster recovery stage is underway. Last week’s devastating floods claimed more than 20 lives, affected 52,000 people, and left behind a trail of unimaginable destruction. Latest figures from the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) showed approximately 9,400 people are currently living in 21 welfare centres in Honiara. NDMO says up to 52,000 people have…
BA has booked its spot in the semi-finals of the Oceania Football Confederation Champions League after hammering Tafea FC 4-0 at Govind Park Thursday. The Vodafone 4R Electrical Men in Black came alive in the second spell after a lacklustre and hasty performance in the first 45 minutes in which they received four yellow cards. …