BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
FOOD distribution efforts to communities affected by recent disasters in Western Province are progressing steadily, according to authorities overseeing the relief operation.
Chairperson of the Livelihood Committee, Sipuru Rove, confirmed in an interview with Island Sun that since the start of the relief program, significant quantities of food supplies mainly rice have been successfully delivered to affected areas across the province.
Rove said the initial phase of distribution saw 100 bags of rice delivered to Simbo Island.
He said a total of 121 bags of rice were distributed in North Vella La Vella, from Supato to Iriqial.
“A major shipment of 900 bags of rice was transported to the Shortland Islands, with 300 bags offloaded at Mono Island and the remaining supplies distributed to surrounding communities,” Rove said.
He said Simbo Island received 777 bags of rice when the main distributions were coordinated and deployed to the island.
Rove said relief efforts continued with a second trip to the Shortlands, delivering 454 bags of rice to Gaomai and nearby communities.
He said 541 bags were handed over to the Nila Disaster Committee to support further distribution to affected populations.
Rove said a total of 554 bags of rice were delivered to Haporo, Varasa and Biniata in Rendova Island as part of the initial relief distribution.
He said the remaining parts of Rendova are expected to be covered, with a patrol boat currently stationed at Noro loading additional supplies.
“Southwest Ranogga, from Lale to Mondo, received a total of 1,006 bags of rice, while North Vella, particularly Karaka, was allocated 1,023 bags.
“Coastal communities in the Gizo and Babanga areas also benefited, with 125 bags delivered to Babanga, 12 bags to Nusatupe, and 34 bags to Epanga,” he said.
Rove said teams are currently loading food supplies for parts of North Ranogga that are yet to receive assistance, as efforts continue to ensure all affected communities are reached.
He said coordination among committees and transport teams has been key to keeping the distribution on track despite logistical challenges.
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