Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
Oxfam eyes climate change adaptation and disaster risk management
THE Oxfam Solomon Islands is looking at introducing new concept of Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management to stakeholders and communities in the country. Country’s International Non Profitable Organisation, Oxfam Solomon Islands is eyeing a new concept facilitated by students from the University of Auckland in New Zealand, describing the idea provides evidence that could influence situation better. The Senior Programme Manager for Oxfam SI, Mrs Doreen Fernando said communities will benefit from this concept through its network as well as from the participant’s network. In national level, Mrs Fernando said they have been working closely with the National Disaster Management Office, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock about building climate change adaptation and humanitarian response work.Read More
Important workshop on climate change adaptation and disaster reduction
A team from the University of Auckland in New Zealand has joined with Oxfam International for research presentation on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in the country. The team conducted a workshop with Oxfam Solomon Islands yesterday to present findings on Climate Change (CCA) Adaptation and Disaster Risks Reduction (DRM). Knowing that Solomon’s Disaster Policy will expire this year, the team is optimistic it will integrate its research tool with the national and regional policy based on CCA and DRM findings. Ms Jenny Knight, University of Auckland studentRead More
SINU launches free student email system and handbook
FOR the first time, Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is offering a free students’ email system and has published a university handbook. These milestone achievements of the country’s national university were officially launched yesterday at the university’s conference room by Pro Chancellor and Chair of the SINU Council, Hon Dr Culwick Togamana MP. The ICT Manager Mr Kevin Maitava explained that registered students of SINU can use the link: https://mail.sinustudents.edu.sb to access the students email system. The service can also be accessed from any network PC, tablet or smart phoneRead More
SolAir unsafe?
Solomon airlines hit by new safety fears SOLOMON Airlines appears to have been hit by yet another problem – this time it’s to do with safety fears surrounding its ageing domestic fleet. Informed sources said the Airlines’ domestic fleet has failed a recent audit, raising fears about safety of the traveling public. One source said as a result of this, Australian Federal Police Officers working in Honiara have been directed to stop using Solomon Airlines’ domestic flights. Instead, they are advised to travel by boat or helicopter. This isRead More