Government Archive March 2010
Australia and New Zealand Help Restore Road Links
Australia and New Zealand will provide up to 4.7 million dollars to help Solomon Islands undertake emergency repairs to roads and bridges after heavy rain caused flooding throughout the country.
Solomon Islands Marks World Meteorology Day
Solomon Islands yesterday marked World Meteorology Day in Honiara with a government pledge to continue its support for National Meteorological Services in the country.
National Broadcaster Back on Air
The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) is now back on-air after the Solomon Islands Energy Authority restored power supply following a long power blackout at the SIBC's Henderson transmitter.
Skies Clearing for Solomon Islands
The skies are starting to clear up for the Solomon Islands as Cyclone Ului starts moving away from the country.
ADB to Help Solomons Recover from Economic Crisis
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing $10 million in budget support to the Solomon Islands that will help the economy recover from the global economic crisis.
Severe Weather Persists for Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Capital, Honiara continues to experience the severe weather of Cyclone Ului as it slowly moves west.
Cyclone Ului Eases While Heading West
The Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului, that travelled to South of Solomon Islands was said to have broken the record for the most intense ever tropical cyclones in the South Pacific Region.
Meteorological Service Monitors Tropical Lows
The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service continues to issue special weather advises for Temotu and Rennell Bellona Provinces due to two low pressure systems.
Timber Development and Marketing Authority Bill Withdrawn
Parliament has withdrawn the Timber Development and Marketing Authority Bill.
Selwyn Students Return Due to Flooding
A number of Selwyn College students returned to Honiara last week because of flooding at the school caused by the recent torrential weather.
CBSI Warns Public: "Charity Payout is a Lie"
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands, CBSI, categorically denies the front page article in yesterday's Island Sun newspaper of a huge payout for those who have invested money in the Family Charity Trust Fund.