Tsunami Archive February 2013
United States Provides Assistance
The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society $50,000 to support disaster relief efforts in Temotu Province.
Japan Provides Additional Assistance
The Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands Mr.Akira Iwanade, has announced that the Government of Japan will provide additional emergency relief supplies to the victims of the recent Temotu Tsunami.
Government Organizes Memorial Service
A National Memorial Service for the victims of the recent tsunami disaster that struck the Solomon Islands Temotu Province, will be held tommorrow at the St Barnabas Cathedral.
Authorities to Prepare for Recovery Phase
Emergency crews in tsunami-affected parts of the Solomon Islands say they want to move to the recovery phase now that the emergency response has been completed.
British Royals Send Condolence to Tsunami Victims
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton have expressed sadness over the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Temotu Province, Solomon Islands on Wednesday 6th February.
Sir Frank Offers Condolences
The Solomon Islands Governor General, His Excellency Sir Frank Kabui and Lady Grace Kabui have expressed deepest their condolences for people of Temotu Province who suffered the brunt of the Quake and Tsunami that hit the Province on Wednesday.
PM Express Condolence to Tsunami Victims
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has expressed his deepest condolences to the victims of yesterday’s deadly Quake and Tsunami that killed at least 6 people and others missing on Santa Cruz Island in Temotu Province.
Five Deaths Following Temotu Tsunami
Emergency crews have now been dispatched to the remote Santa Cruz Islands in the far east of Solomon Islands after a tsunami was generated yesterday by a 8.0 magnitude earthquake.
Tsunami Warning Issued
A Tsunami warning has been issued by local authorities after a magnitude 8 earthquake struck off the coast of Temotu Province in the Solomon Islands.