NDMO DIRECTOR PRESENTS EMERGENCY AND RECOVERY PLAN AT DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS DIALOGUE
Honiara, Solomon Islands – The Director of National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and Chairman of the National Disaster Operation Committee (N-DOC), Mr Jonathan Tafiariki, presented the TC Maila Emergency Response and Recovery Plan at the Development Partners Dialogue on Fuel Price Impacts and Tropical Cyclone Maila Response, held on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Addressing the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila, Mr Tafiariki outlined the national disaster response and the Early Recovery Plan Action 2026. He further emphasised the application of the current national disaster arrangements to implement the plan, while also highlighting the relevant provisions outlined in the 2018 plan.
He informed development partners that the plan sets out the overarching framework, which includes:
- Saving lives and protecting affected populations;
- Providing immediate life-saving assistance – food, water, education, health, shelter, and protection services;
- Coordinating initial damage assessments and essential services; and
- Supporting early recovery and livelihood restoration.
On this note, Mr Tafiariki acknowledged donor partners and other stakeholders for their continued support in the emergency relief response rollout since the declaration of a state of emergency for Western and Choiseul provinces.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Manele announced that the Cabinet has approved the National Response and Early Recovery Plan (NRERP), with an estimated total cost of SBD 118.7 million, of which approximately 92 per cent remains unfunded.
The Government respectfully calls upon development partners to extend financial and technical support to help bridge this substantial funding gap, thereby facilitating the timely and effective implementation of recovery interventions.
Prime Minister Manele made this call during his opening remarks at the Development Partners Dialogue on Fuel Price Impacts and Tropical Cyclone Maila Response.
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