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Official Opposition supports Premier Veo’s call for immediate Cyclone Maila recovery assistance

The Official Opposition fully supports the call by Western Province Premier, Hon. Billy Veo, for the National Government to urgently bring forward recovery assistance to communities affected by Cyclone Maila.

15 Sept 2026

Disaster
Shelter Recovery Approach for TC Maila Response
By Eliza Kukutu For the first time since Cyclone Namu in 1986, the government will be taking a shelter recovery approach as part of its response to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila on affected communities.
27 Aug 2026
Disaster
NDC updates nation on tropical cyclone Maila recovery efforts
The National Disaster Council (NDC) has provided an update on ongoing recovery efforts following Tropical Cyclone (TC) Maila, as the Solomon Islands transitions from immediate response into the recovery phase.
23 Jul 2026
Agriculture
MALD Receives Agricultural Tools from MFAT to Support Cyclone Maila Recovery
By Andrianah Kole The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) yesterday received a donation of agricultural tools from the New Zealand High Commission to support ongoing recovery efforts for communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila.
4 Jul 2026
Disaster
NDMO Director presents cyclone response and recovery plan at SIG-Donor dialogue
The Director of the National Disaster Council (NDC) and Chairman of the National Disaster Operation Centre (N-DOC), Mr Jonathan Tafiariki, presented the Tropical Cyclone Maila Emergency Response and Recovery Plan at the Development Partners Dialogue on Fuel Price Impacts and Tropical Cyclone Maila…
1 May 2026
Disaster
Prime Minister addresses SIG–Development Partners Dialogue on Fuel Price Impacts and Tropical Cyclone Maila Response
Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele this morning addressed the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and Development Partners’ Dialogue, setting out the Government’s policy response to the compounded impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila and escalating fuel prices driven by global geopolitical…
29 Apr 2026
Disaster
Koriovuku Community receives food supplies after Cyclone Maila
By Jimmy Nolan The Koriovuku community in Western Province has received much-needed food supplies, nearly three weeks after Tropical Cyclone Maila. The relief assistance was delivered on Sunday by the vessel Nakita, coordinated by the Western Provincial Disaster Operations Committee (PDOC).
28 Apr 2026
Disaster
MV Nikita engaged for cyclone relief delivery to South Ranonga
By Alfred Pagepitu The Western Provincial Disaster Committee (PDC) has enlisted MV Nikita as one of the vessels helping to deliver relief supplies to cyclone-affected communities in South Ranonga.
23 Apr 2026
Disaster
Australia hands over drones to boost Solomon Islands’ Disaster Response
By Alfred Pagepitu Australia has handed over four drones to strengthen Solomon Islands’ Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response capabilities. Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles handed over the Parrot drones at the Aola Patrol Base in Honiara today.
18 Feb 2026
Disaster Risk Management
Work Progresses on Solomon Islands Humanitarian Warehouse
By Eliza Kukutu in Koror, Palau Work is underway to establish the country’s Humanitarian Warehouse, which is expected to strengthen government response to disasters.
5 Nov 2025
Disaster
Solomon Islands Joins Pacific DRM Ministers Meeting
By Eliza Kukutu in Koror, Palau The 2nd Pacific Disaster Risk Management Ministers Meeting is underway in Koror, Palau, with the Solomon Islands delegation set to share the country’s progress in implementing the Nadi Declaration.
4 Nov 2025
Disaster Risk Management
Media Practitioners Strengthen Disaster Communication Skills in Palau
By Eliza Kukutu in Koror, Palau Media practitioners from across the Pacific are enhancing their capacity to deliver effective disaster information through a Media Master Class Training currently underway in Koror, Palau.
4 Nov 2025
Disaster
Solomon Islands Commemorates International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025, Calling for Investment in “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters”
HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS – Solomon Islands marked this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), re-emphasizing the theme for 2025 of shifting national focus from disaster reaction to long-term resilience and prevention.
15 Oct 2025
CANDO prepares Takwa community for disaster resilience
The Takwa Community in North Malaita is now better equipped to withstand natural disasters. This comes following a two-day simulation training exercise conducted by the Church Action Agency Network Disaster Operation (CANDO) and its partners recently.
23 Apr 2025
Climate Change
IOM provides Solomon Islands with Equipment to Support Community Vulnerability Assessments
On 4th June, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), through support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), handed over specialized technical equipment to the Climate Change Division (CCD) of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and…
6 Jun 2024
Disaster
ADRA concludes disaster training for Gounasu community
The Gounasu Community in North Malaita has completed a week-long Disaster Evacuation Centre Management Training (ECMT), equipping them to respond effectively to any natural disasters that may occur in their area.
1 Apr 2024
SBD$2.7 million for Cyclone Lola’s emergency response in Temotu
The total cost to respond to the communities in Temotu Province which were affected by the recent havoc caused by Tropical Cyclone Lola is totaled up to around SBD$2.7 million, the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has confirmed.
4 Nov 2023
Premier Maka’a Applauds MWA’s Disaster Preparedness and Response project
The premier of Makira-Ulawa Province Julian Maka’a applauded the initiative taken by the Matavale Women’s Association (MWA) to carry out a Disaster Preparedness and Response project in West Makira Constituency.
24 Aug 2022