Eastern Media Pro

02/05/2023

𝐍𝐃𝐌𝐎 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲

Following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Kevin and Judy, the Solomon Islands Government through the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) will be dispatching a relief boat to the affected communities of Tikopia, Anuta, Duff and Reef Islands in Temotu Province.

The National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) confirms, the loading starts yesterday (02/05/2023) and the relief Boat, MV Ocean Joy, will be departing Honiara tomorrow (Wednesday 03rd May 2023) to the impacted communities.

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News from SIBC page

21/04/2023

TEMOTU FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE.

After several months under normalising committee, Temotu Football Association Today elected a new Executive that will administer Football affairs and development in Temotu for the next four years.

The executive are as follows;

President: Amstrong Melake

Vice: Eddie Thruman (unopposed)

General Secretary: Moffat Brock (Unpposed)

Treasurer: Lawrence- Head Teacher Lata (Unpposed)

Women Football Rep: Julean Leinga (Unopposed)

2 Ordinary Members

1) Cedric Takilmwa
2) Patrick Natei

14/03/2023

To Our Wantoks in Tikopia!

Tikopia 2G network is back online last night after the arrival of Engineers on site.

The Network outage had taken almost 6 months given the transport difficulties but with the patrol boat's trip to tikopia for disaster assessment, telekom engineers were arranged to get on board to arrive on site to fix the network outage fault.

12/03/2023

Patrol boat Taro 06 has arrived in Lata enroute to Tikopia and Anuta to assess damages as well as deliver relief supplies to victims of the recent cyclone judy. Currently berthing alongside wrecked MV Tremax at Lata wharf.

02/03/2023

From: Francis Badnengo, Temotu EREPA Project Officer.

To: Nendo Landowners

Plse be inform there will be a consultation meeting for Honiara based Nendo Landowners on conservation proposal submitted to EREPA Project Office. The consultation meeting is very important as it is the ground work for development of proposal for conservation project as such concern landowners are strongly advised to attend the meeting.

EREPA catchment areas: Noole, Nonea, Nangu, LR 616, Nea, Gracious Bay, Bekapoa, Matu, and Tinakuka.

Venue: Binaboli conference room.
Date: 6 March
Time: 12pm.

Copied from Oti's post from TDF

27/02/2023

𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐘𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐍𝐄

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING NUMBER ONE ISSUED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE AT 2:00 PM THIS AFTERNOON, MONDAY 27thFEBRUARY 2023.

THE SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN IS NOW UPGRADED TO TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING.

A TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING IS CURRENT FOR TEMOTU PROVINCE.

SITUATION: AT 11:00 AM THIS MORNING, TROPICAL CYCLONE JUDY (CATEGORY ONE) WITH A CENTRAL PRESSURE OF 994 HECTOPASCALS WAS LOCATED NEAR 12.2 DEGREES LATITUDE SOUTH AND 170.4 DEGREES LONGITUDE EAST. THIS IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 91 NAUTICAL MILES (169 KM) EAST OF TIKOPIA ISLAND, TEMOTU PROVINCE.

CYCLONE JUDY IS MOVING WEST-SOUTHWEST AT 19 KNOTS TOWARDS SOUTHERN WATERS OF TIKOPIA AND INTENSIFYING.
WHILST ANOTHER TROPICAL LOW IN THE CORAL SEAS IS EXPECTED TO MOVE SOUTH OF RENNELL/BELLONA PROVINCE WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

EXPECT GALES FORCE WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS (63- 87 KILOMETERS PER HOUR) NEAR AND OVER WHOLE OF TEMOTUPROVINCE WITH VERY ROUGH SEAS AND MODERATE TO HEAVY SWELLS (3.5 – 5.0 METRES) AND POTENTIAL COASTAL FLOODING.

ELSEWHERE (OTHER PROVINCES), EXPECT WINDS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS (37- 56 KILOMETERS PER HOUR) WITH MODERATE TO ROUGH SEAS IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

HEAVY RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO START TO DEVELOP OVER MOST PROVINCES WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

SUCH BAD WEATHER MAY LEAD TO POSSIBLE LANDSLIDE AND FLOODING OVER COMMUNITIES LIVING NEAR HILL SLOPES, CLOSE TO LARGE RIVERS, STREAMS AND LOW-LYING AREAS.

SEA TRAVELERS ARE URGED TO CONSIDER SAFETY ACTIONS AS SUCH HEAVY RAIN CAN REDUCE VISIBILITY.

MOTORISTS ARE ALSO ADVISED TO USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN TRAVELLING ON ROAD. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS RIVERS AND LARGE STREAMS OF UNKNOWN DEPTH.

PEOPLE SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AS BAD WEATHER ASSOCIATED WITH THE TROPICAL CYCLONE POSES THREATS TO LIVES AND PROPERTIES.

PLEASE LISTEN TO SIBC AND ALL MEDIA OUTLETS FOR FURTHER UPDATES.

THE NEXT TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING WILL BE ISSUED AT 7:30PM THIS EVEN

27/02/2023

TAKE NOTE WANTOKS FROM TEMOTU

TD08F now named tropical cyclone Judy.
We still need to establish communication with our outer islands.....

12/02/2023

DAY 4- 12/02/2023: SOLO VISIT TO NOIPE VILLAGE IN SANTA CRUZ in pictures!

07/02/2023

TEAM SOLO THE MASCOT ARRIVED IN LATA

Solo the Mascot has finally landed in Lata yesterday as part of its nationwide tour in Santa Cruz. They have already completed their tour in the eight provinces of Solomon Islands hence their tour in Santa Cruz is the final Solo's tour.

The team of three arrived yesterday to a garlanding reception and delicious lunch organised Rotary Lodge Management, the Temotu Provincial Government and Eastern Media Pro team.

Upon arrival and reception at the Rotary, the team made a courtesy call to the Temotu Privincial Government meeting with the acting Provincial Secratary Ms. May Daiwo and the Senior Admin officer Allen Medirka. The visit is for Team Solo to inform and give detailed information about the tour and partcucarly its purpose.

During the courtesy call, Jacqueline the Team Leader of Solo Team said the the purpose of the tour is fundamentally is to bring the feel and hype of the Pacific Games 2023 to the rural communities in Santa Cruz so they can feel as part of the event. In doing so, they will take ownership and pride as a host nation she expalined.

As per their schedule of visits; see as outlined;

Wednesday 8th February, 2023
9-10am (Kati Primary School- Graciosa Bay)
11am-12pm (Mona Primary School- Graciosa Bay)
1-2pm (Lata Football Stadium)

Thursday 9th February, 2023
10am- 11am (Venga Community High School)
1-2pm (Mone CHS)

Friday 10th February, 2023
10-11am (Matu Village)
2-3pm (Luesaleba PSS)

Saturday 11th February, 2023
11am -12pm (Nangu CHS)

Monday 13th February, 2023
11-12pm Luova Community

The program although will be staged mostly on school grounds, the public at large of the surrounding communities are advised to come foward and be part of the activities that be put on. As part of the few activities that will be displayed by Solo the Mascot, free giveaways of branded T-shirts will also be done as per Solo's choice based on participation in its activities.

One of the Media team from Eastern Media Pro will be accompanying the team hence follow us to have a glimse of the tour from one venue to another

06/02/2023

SOLO THE MASCOT TO ARRIVE IN LATA TOMMOROW. As part of Solo's nationawide tour, the mascot will be arriving in Lata tommorow with schedules to visit a number of schools and sites arround Santa Cruz before heading to Reef Islands. Schools that Solo will be visiting includes; Kati Primary, Lata CHS, Mona CHS, Venga CHS and Nangu CHS. Other sites to visit in Santa includes Tinakula and Nembo water source. Reporting to EMP is Wilson Mabulou (Temotu Provincial Engineer) who was in contact with the mascot team!

01/02/2023

A week long By-Law Training begins today in Lata, the Head Quarter of Temotu Province.
World Vision Solomon Islands through the Community Channel of Hope (CCOH) project and partner, RSIPF's Community Policing Department are conducting this training.
The training will enable more than 30 participants representing 11 communities to learn about how to write by law. The participants will also learn about RSIPF work on community policing.
The participants are representing the communities that are working with CCOH project that funded by the Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

28/01/2023

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26/01/2023

FYI, Australian Awards Scholarships Now Open

24/01/2023

Network services of 2G & 3G at Luesaleba tower has been restored after the arrival of Tel.Technician on site this morning👍

Send a message to learn more.

22/01/2023

Photo's of Sea Level rise in Langalanga in Malaita and salt water instrusion in Noro water Supply during the past few days were seen shared on YUMI TOTOK FORUM page. However, similar kind of rising sea tides were also observed yesterday in the villages of Nola and Ngadeli in Reef Islands. Pictures shared by Richard Bapo on his facebook wall showed some houses submerging under water ! See pics attached

17/01/2023

ALI MEKAWIR BECOMES A PRO FOOTBALLER:

Today marks another mile stone for ROYALS VISION 2050 as we now have our 2nd PROFESSIONAL footballer in Europe and Asia.

Ali Mekawir is now playing for the pro club TFA Dubai FC in Dubai. Mekawir is a product of the academy as he started his football carrier with the academy then later sent to Stars FA to further his studies and exposure in the beautiful game. During his time in the UK, he became Solomon Islands first semipro player in Europe and became the first Solomon Islander to score in the prestigious FA Cup.

Due to ROYALS being denied a place in the TSL as far back as the 2017/18 season and the threat that ROYALS players who dont play in the HFA and TSL clubs cannot be selected for the national teams, Mekawir had to make the decision to join other HFA and TSL clubs at the early stage of his carrier. This prompted his move to join Naha FC in the HFA and later Marist FC in the TSL. However ROYALS always treat him like our player.

After being selected for the national u17 and u20 squads, Mekawir knew that to move into greater heights in his soccer carrier, he had to come back to where he started and upon returning to ROYALS, I gave him the opportunity to travel to England to study and train in a professional football environment with Stars FA. Mekawir stayed with Stars for almost 2 years before returning to Honiara to play with Honiara City FC and Waneagu, all because ROYALS was always denied a place in the TSL again.

Therefore after his colourful player CV helped him got picked by Adelaide United FC, Mekawir was further picked by an agent for a pro trial with the pro club TFA Dubai FC and to date he is still with the club.

Lastly, all glory be to the God of ROYALS for the VISION and for fascilitating it to this stage. All the best young man and continue to make ROYALS, STARS, Langney Wandarers FC, Adelaide United FC, TFA Dubai FC, Naha FC, Marist FC, Honiara City FC, Waneagu FC, siff and your country proud.

17/01/2023

NUSATUPE airstrip in the Western Province has been dubbed the best within the Pacific region because of its beautiful surroundings. Coral Sea Foundation in an online post rated the airstrip as ‘The best airstrip in the South Pacific!’ It added; “Nusatupe Island off the coast of Ghizo Island, i...

17/01/2023

12.1.2023.

Pictures of the Product Awareness event conducted by SIDA team in Lata.

14/01/2023

TUWO VILLAGERS WELCOME BISHOP TUNGALE ON THEIR SHORE.

Dicosean Bishop of Temotu Rt Rev. Willie Tungale and his delegation arrived in Tuwo Village this morning to an overwhelming welcome by the villagers. His arrival was for the installment and blessing of Deacon Nelson Nyieda into priesthood.

The blessing will take place Tommorow 15th January, 2023 in Tuwo village at St Mary Chapel.

Deacon Nyieda is teacher by proffesion who taught in various secondary school in Temotu before deciding to study Theology. He was ordained into deacon last year 2022 in Honiara at the Tuvuaruhu Anglican church. He came back to Lata after being ordained as deacon to assist and serve in Temotu diocese while awaiting his ordination into priesthood.

Pictured: Bishop Willie Tungale standing in the beatiful sandy beach of Sie as the Tuwo sunday school, youth and village leaders welcome him and his delegation.

07/01/2023

TEMOTU FLOUR RECIEVED IN LATA.

The awaited Temotu Flour made by Solomon Islands Development Agency (SIDA) from Nambo sourced in Temotu have finally arrived in Lata yesterday. Recieving upon arrival in Lata on flight was partner and Agent for SIDA Ms Hilda Peina. The samples that arrived yesterday were mainly for SIDA team in Temotu to do a practical session to try out the recipes for the products.

The agent in Lata Ms Hilda Peina when speaking to Eastern Media Pro yesterdsy confirmed that they will allow time and space for public who are interested to go and actually see the products before the practical session. Yet, Practical ssession will be restricted for SIDA team in Lata only.

According to their plan of activities, training for public in Temotu will be conducted this year, however dates for trainings is yet to be confirmed by SIDA.

Photo: Hilda Peina displaying the breadfruit flour samples.

22/12/2022

TEMOTU PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT PRESENTS TOKEN OF APPRECIATION TO ARROWS PLAYERS.

The Provincial Secretary with two other executive ministers of the Temotu Provincial Government on Wednesday 21st December 2022 organised a welcome and appreciation session for Temotu Arrow players on their return from the recent SI Cup campaign in Honiara. TA players returned to Lata on wednesday this week on board LC plus 1

As part of TPG's appreciation to the boys, the 25 men's team was given $400 each totalling to $10,000.00. The money was handed over by Minister for Education Honourable Nickson Lanoli to one of Arrows Team Executive Mr. Brock.

Speaking during appreciation session, Honourable Lanoli thanked the players for the effort and commitment rendered to represent TA when called for the duty. The minister assured the boys that the Provincial Government will embark on supporting TFA's normalising committee to form a new executive committee the soonest so proper leagues and tournaments can be organised.

The provincial secretary Mr Allen Agasi during his remarks assured the team of governemnt's commitment to sports particularly football in temotu and therefore said that they will work together with TFA to support them with finance in their calender of events.

One of the senior ministers who was also present during the event Honurable Minister for natural resources, Peter Tolua aka Solex utteted sentiments on sportmanship. He encouraged the boys to continue their sportmanship and maintain discipline as athletes so TA can come back strong in future SI cups.

Meanwhile, upon the boys arrival they have now been released to go back to their various villages / places for the festive season.

Photo caption: TA players posing with Team Executive Mr Brock and PS Allen Agasi with two Senior Ministers of TPG Executive

21/12/2022

TEMOTU BREADFRUIT FLOUR READY TO HIT THE MARKET.

Today the processing facility, Solomon Islands Development Agency (SIDA) annouced the completion of processing, packaging and labelling of flour samples made of breafruits from Temotu.

This was made possible through the partnership between the agency and Hilda Peina.

With SIDA's ongoing R&D on food processing and the successful trials with Banana Flour and Taro flour, the agency decides to try out breadfruit by which the Director contacted Hilda for partnership. The partnership resulted in the supply of first few bags of nambo which eventuated the final breadfruit flour packs now available at SIDA's display room.

Meanwhile, as part of promoting the locally processed items a three days promo will begin tommorow at 10 am to 5pm at the HCC area where display of SIDA products featuring the Breadfruit flour will be put to show.

Speaking to to Eastern Media Pro, Mr Joseph Poha, SIDA's Managing Director said he is happy to forge partnership with Hilda in the processing and commercialisation of breadfruits which are readily available in most of the islands in Temotu. Joseph looks forward to enhancing the paetnership to transform the lives of rural people who will be involved in Nambo preparation and supply to SIDA.

Photo: SIDA workers displaying the processed, packed and labbled Temotu Breadfruit flour.

14/12/2022

LATA C.H.S Conducts Low Key Graduation Today.

Perplexed with so much of disturbance to the school's academic calender by covid-19 and school's relocation this year 2023, the BOM and school mangement decided to hold a low graduation for Form 3 & Form 5.

The graduation is held at mother's union Transit at Luova where the school is relocated.