Relief

Vanuatu Acting DPM raises concern over TC Harold response

“Without the support of the private sector and surveillance by Australian and NZ military aircraft, I’m not sure our most affected communities would have received any help at all,” Mr Napat said.

“If the director general and the director of NDMO cannot coordinate an immediate response they should both consider resigning.”

“Concerns have been raised at the slow response time from the National Disaster Management Office to communities affected by Cyclone Harold.

EU brings relief to victims of Ambae volcanic eruption in Vanuatu

The aid will directly benefit up to 5 000 people in some of the worst-hit areas in southern and eastern parts of Ambae Island, including Santo, Maewo, and Pentecost.