Posts Tagged ‘Solomon Islands’

More solidarity from our partner churches over flood situation

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

Many of the Uniting Church partner churches have contacted UnitingWorld to express their solidarity and concern for Australians affected by the current floods in Queensland and other parts.  The following message came from the Treasurer of the Presbyterian Church in Vanuatu Mr Meto Nganga.   It is very devastating to follow the events of the past week of flooding in north-east Queensland... Read More »

April E-News

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Share   IN THIS EDITION: Mother’s Day Gifts | Farewell Rev. Laurie Fitzgerald | Peacemaking in PNG | YAP Ambon Rajah Workshop | John Barr in West Papua | UnitingWorld Leads Group to Solomon Islands | Experience Volunteer in Focus | Experience Placements Looking for a Uniting gift for Mum this Mother’s Day? Did you know that every May, Australians spend a staggering $6.5 billion on Mother’s... Read More »

January E-News

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Share CONTENTS: Solomon Islands Earthquake | Lent Event 2010 | Experience Placements | Partnership Building in North India | Welcome to Geoff Dornan | Ask the Climate Change Specialist  Earthquake Aftershock Leaves Communities at Risk Associate Director, Church Solidarity (Pacific), Mr Bruce Mullan has spoken with UnitingWorld’s Partner Church in Solomon Islands, following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake... Read More »

Earthquake Aftershock Shakes Solomon Islands

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Share Associate Director, Church Solidarity (Pacific), Mr Bruce Mullan has heard from UnitingWorld’s partner Church in Solomon Islands, following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck yesterday.  The quake’s aftershock has affected the Western Province, located about 88km south east of Gizo. The island closest to the quake also sustained a two metre wave. According to ABC News, a total of about... Read More »