Sigatoka, Fiji – The Pacific Humanitarian Response Coordination Mechanism (PResCoM) has been activated for the first time to support disaster response efforts in the Solomon Islands following Tropical Cyclone Maila. The activation was formally requested by the Government of Solomon Islands to the PResCoM Operational Coordinator, the Pacific Community (SPC), on Saturday, 11 April, after a…
Honiara, Solomon Islands – New Zealand is supporting Solomon Islands’ disaster response following the devastating impact of Cyclone Maila, which has affected communities in Western and Choiseul provinces, as well as Isabel and Guadalcanal. New Zealand’s assistance is focused on responding to nationally identified priorities and ensuring needs are met quickly in affected communities. The…
Global tensions and conflict are disrupting oil supplies, drive up fuel prices By: Martin B. Housanau Ebeye, Marshall Islands The Pacific region is once again being tested by forces beyond its control. The ongoing global tensions and conflict between the United States and Iran are disrupting oil supplies, driving up fuel prices, and fuelling inflation…