When it comes to disasters, climate change and the environment, the Solomon Islands is one of the South Pacific’s most vulnerable countries. Bridges, schools, clinics, hospitals, fisheries, footpaths...
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Working together to build resilient communities in Solomon Islands
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) is taking a lead role in driving these initiatives. A three-day forum attracted representatives from...
Measles Outbreak, Solomon Islands - Health Situation Report No. 7
HIGHLIGHTS Measles cases have declined in Honiara and Guadalcanal Province and appear to be declining in other provinces. Two children from Western Province are reported to have died from...
World Vision builds toilets for Ghavaga kindergarten
For the children of Ghavaga Kindergarten in Guadalcanal Plains, having new sanitation facilities is a first step towards a healthy physical learning environment benefiting a child’s learning and...
Solomon Islands / Pacific: Flash Floods Revised Emergency Appeal n° MDRSB003 Operations Update N°: 1
No of people affected: 52,000 No of people to be assisted: 21,000 DREF allocated: CHF 158,099 Glide n° FL-2014-000045-SLB Operation budget: CHF 684,278 Summary Solomon Islands flash floods impact:...
Putting risk on the map in the Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands is set to have a one-stop-shop database of maps and relevant information that shows decision-makers where risks like flooding, erosion and landslides are high. From the data...
Solomons still recovering from April floods
Six months after devastating floods in Solomon Islands, the clean up is continuing. Solomons still recovering from April floods (Credit: ABC) 22 people were killed and 9,000 left homeless when flash...
Measles Outbreak, Solomon Islands - Health Situation Report No. 6
HIGHLIGHTS Measles cases have declined in Honiara and Guadalcanal province (GP), however cases are increasing in the other provinces. A six-month-old child from Western Province died due to...
No more flood threats message issued
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) issued a Flood All-Clear statement on Tuesday night. “We have advised no further threat exists and it is now safe for people in the affected areas to...
Disaster "lessons learned" workshop underway
by George Herming A two days workshop on the “lessons learned” following the April Floods in Honiara and parts of Guadalcanal is underway in Honiara. The workshop brings together a diverse group of...
Agriculture assistance for flood-affected
Farmers who lost crops and livestock during April’s flash floods are beginning to receive assistance under one of several different programs. Those who need the most help are being prioritized,...
Solomons measles outbreak worsens
Three more people have died from measles in Solomon Islands bringing the death toll from the outbreak to six, with 2300 cases reported so far. Read the full article here
Measles cases rise dramatically
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – A dramatic rise in cases of measles in Solomon Islands reminds the community that the fight against measles is not yet over. Reports that “measles cases are slowly...
Measles Outbreak, Solomon Islands - Health Situation Report No. 5
HIGHLIGHTS Measles cases continue to rise. There have been 2300 cases of measles reported to the National Surveillance Unit since 1 July. The National Measles Vaccination Campaign 2014 continues in...
With 'even the fish confused', Solomons seek new weather data
Author: Dana MacLean AVUAVU, Solomon Islands (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - An abandoned airstrip overgrown with weeds marks the entrance to this village of 400 people on Guadalcanal, the largest of...
Solomons tsunami victims still in shelters
19 months on from the tsunami that hit Temotu province in Solomon Islands, victims are still living in temporary shelters and awaiting funds to help rebuild their permanent homes. Read the full...
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Australia-Solomon Islands partnership delivers infrastructure repairs in West Guadalcanal
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), Moses Virivolomo, and the Australian High Commissioner, Andrew Byrne, inspected the completed flood repairs in West...
Navy ships deliver supplies to Solomon Islands
Two Royal Australian Navy landing craft have delivered vital supplies to remote communities in Solomon Islands as part of Australia’s commitment to provide support to the region. HMA Ships Labuan and...
Temotu, a year and a half after the tsunami
Many Temotu communities affected by the February 2013 tsunami are on their way back to normalcy, thanks to the resilience of communities and some assistance from various organisations. Restored food...
Measles Outbreak, Solomon Islands - Health Situation Report No. 4
HIGHLIGHTS Measles cases continue to rise; 1308 cases were reported as of 7 September 2014. This week, 355 new cases were reported. A 21-year-old female from Malaita died from pneumonia related to...