2022/23 Tropical Cyclone Outlook – PRESS CONFERENCE

2022/23 Tropical Cyclone Outlook – PRESS CONFERENCE

News DeskNovember 10, 20221 min read

https://youtu.be/BvYSj8fJBYI A Press Conference organised by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDMM). SPEAKERS 1. Director Meteorology – David Hiriasia 2. Director NDMO – Jonathan Tafiariki…

Local Couple Turn Knowledge Gained from University into Conservation Project

Local Couple Turn Knowledge Gained from University into Conservation Project

Editor’s DeskMarch 17, 20234 min read

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU A married couple in the Solomon Islands has previously taken up a bold step to set up a ‘Conservation Association’ that will help survive, fight and protect…

Are’are Chiefs Educated on Land Conservation and Management

Are’are Chiefs Educated on Land Conservation and Management

Editor’s DeskMarch 16, 20236 min read

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THIS years Are’are Arahana leadership forum held at the Hautahe village in East Are‘are, Malaita province served as a roadmap for community leaders and chiefs to understand…

New Association Launched to Protect East Are’Are Rainforests

New Association Launched to Protect East Are’Are Rainforests

Editor’s DeskMarch 16, 20233 min read

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU A new Association has been launched as the latest step in protecting the rich and rare rainforest in the remote central highlands of East Are’are in the…

Teenage Farmer Earns Money to Continue Formal Education

Teenage Farmer Earns Money to Continue Formal Education

Editor’s DeskMarch 7, 20234 min read

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU AT a time when the majority of youth dropouts in the Solomon Islands are busy chasing seasonal employment opportunities and other ways to earn a living, a…

Update on Impact Of Cyclone Judy on Temotu, To Be Establish

Update on Impact Of Cyclone Judy on Temotu, To Be Establish

News DeskFebruary 28, 20233 min read

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU GROUND information associated with Tropical Cyclone Judy affecting Temotu province’s outer islands, Tikopia, Anuta and Vanikoro is yet to be established. This was confirmed to ENVIRONMENT MEDIA…

Working to Conserve Babatana Rainforest in Choiseul Province

Working to Conserve Babatana Rainforest in Choiseul Province

Editor’s DeskFebruary 17, 20236 min read

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU A forest monitoring survey based on technical assessments was recently carried out by local rangers of the Babatana Rainforest Conservation Project in South Choiseul. The survey work…

52 Tina River Hydro Project Sponsored Students Enrolled

52 Tina River Hydro Project Sponsored Students Enrolled

Editor’s DeskFebruary 13, 20233 min read

CLASSES are ready to commence for 52 students from catchment communities sponsored by the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) under the Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP).   The 22 males…

Weather forecasted to Improve Next Week

Weather forecasted to Improve Next Week

News DeskFebruary 9, 20231 min read

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The country is expected to have fine weather by early next week. Currently, a north-to-northeast wind is persisting over the Southern and Eastern parts of the Solomon…

Low Pressure System Moving Away from Solomon Waters

Low Pressure System Moving Away from Solomon Waters

Editor’s DeskFebruary 9, 20231 min read

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU THE low-pressure system responsible for the current bad weather situation in the Solomon Islands is moving towards Queensland, Australia, according to an earlier statement issued by the…

Unstable Weather Current for Solomon Islands

Unstable Weather Current for Solomon Islands

News DeskFebruary 5, 20232 min read

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU A low-pressure system is developing over the waters between Makira and Temotu provinces. This was confirmed to ENVIRONMENT MEDIA by a weather forecasting staff on duty this…