BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
THE National Government has reaffirmed its full commitment to support cyclone-affected communities in Western and Choiseul provinces.
Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Meteorology, Trevor Manemahaga, conveyed the assurance during a visit to Gizo yesterday, where he led a delegation that included the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Jeff Roach, and Director of the National Disaster Management Office, Jonathan Tafiariki.
The visiting team paid a courtesy call to Western Province Premier, Billy Veo, before meeting staff of the Provincial Disaster Operation Committee.
In brief remarks, Mr Manemahaga emphasised that the government stands firmly behind ongoing relief operations in both provinces, assuring leaders and communities that no effort will be spared in supporting recovery.
“My visit is to assure the government and people of Western Province that the national government stands in solidarity with the provincial disaster team in the relief effort.
“I’m pleased to see the hard-working staff of Western Province and I encourage them to mobilise as soon as possible to the affected communities,” he said.
Manemahaga said the purpose of the visit is to reinforce government support and ensure coordination on the ground as recovery efforts continue to gain momentum.
He said the government has deployed key logistical support, including the patrol boat Gizo and a helicopter, to assist in the distribution of relief supplies to remote and affected areas.
The delegation returned to Honiara yesterday and is expected to return to Gizo later this week as part of ongoing engagements.
Photo: Ben Bilua
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