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SOLOMON ISLANDS RECEIVES USD500,000 PCRIC PAYOUT CYCLONE MAILA ASSISTANCE The Solomon Islands Government, through the Mi...
25/04/2026

SOLOMON ISLANDS RECEIVES USD500,000 PCRIC PAYOUT CYCLONE MAILA ASSISTANCE
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, received a USD 500,000 payout from the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) following the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila.
The payout was officially presented by PCRIC CEO Aholotu Palu to the Honourable Minister of Finance and Treasury, Rexon Annex Ramofafia, with the presence of Permanent Secretary Mckinnie Dentana and Deputy Secretary Technical, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, Agnetha Vave Karamui on Thursday 23 April.
Tropical Cyclone Maila caused significant impacts across Western, Choiseul, and Isabel Provinces, prompting the declaration of a State of Emergency. The payout received highlights the importance of pre-arranged finance in providing immediate financial protection against natural disasters and supporting government relief efforts. This marks an important milestone for the Government in securing national parametric insurance cover, given the frequency and severity of cyclones in the region. PCRIC’s risk transfer mechanism directly supports the implementation of the Government’s Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) Strategy 2024–2027.
Through this partnership, the Government has secured insurance coverage for four major hazards: tropical cyclones, tsunamis, heavy rainfall, and earthquakes, in November, 2025, with a premium of USD$125,000 that covers these four major hazards. This demonstrates the value of proactive disaster risk financing preparedness.
Speaking during the presentation, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Treasury acknowledged PCRIC’s critical role in supporting the country’s financial preparedness and strengthening government’s, fiscal resilience agenda.
“This payout demonstrates that our proactive investment in disaster risk financing is delivering real and timely support to our people. It enables the Government to respond quickly to the needs of affected communities and strengthens our overall resilience,” the Minister said.
The Minister further expressed appreciation to PCRIC for its ongoing technical and financial support in establishing a robust financial protection framework for Solomon Islands.
“We acknowledge PCRIC as a valued partner in helping Solomon Islands build resilience against climate and disaster risks. We look forward to strengthening this collaboration in the years ahead, according to the Minister.”
The funds will be used to support early response and recovery efforts, ensuring that assistance is delivered efficiently to communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila.
The Solomon Islands Government reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovative disaster risk financing solutions and strengthening partnerships that safeguard the nation’s economic stability and community resilience.

24/04/2026

MEDIA BRIEFING BY NDC CHAIR MR DAVID HIBA HIRIASIA AND N-DOC CHAIR MR JONATHAN TAFIARIKI

PM Manele’s visit comforts people in despairHONIARA, Solomon Islands - Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s solidarity visit...
22/04/2026

PM Manele’s visit comforts people in despair
HONIARA, Solomon Islands - Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele’s solidarity visits to the cyclone devastated Western and Choiseul Provinces at the weekend gives comfort and hope to people in despair.
Manele travelled to some heavily devastated villages flattened by strong winds and waves caused by the recent category five tropical cyclone Maila with an assurance that the National Government standby the affected families and communities and that they “are not alone”.
“I visited you and your villages with a heavy heart during these difficult moments but let me assure you that your Government which I lead is determined to ensure emergency relief reaches you as soon as possible,” he said.
“It is heartening to see the devastation and subsequent hardship caused by cyclone Maila, and as your leader I will ensure relief, recovery and rehabilitation programmes reach you to ease the pain you have gone through right now,” Manele added.
Following last week’s devastation, the Prime Minister witnessed the trauma and pain that people, especially, the elderly, women and children went through.
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s visit, Provincial and Community leaders in Gizo, Simbo, Gaomai, Taro and Sasamuga which Manele visited expressed hope in the Prime Minister’s visit, describing it as a gesture of fatherly love, bringing comfort in times of despair.
“Your visit to our village today (Sunday) is a like a father visiting his children in times of pain and hardship,” a community leader in Gaomai village in the Shortland Islands, which suffered loses to property, food gardens, fishing equipment, a school and community clinic.
At Nila Catholic Station, people welcomed the Prime Minister by singing the National Anthem, signifying the unity that holds the country together in both good and challenging moments.
The Prime Minister, through the National Disaster Council delivered rice and medical supplies during the visit to the heavily devastated Simbo and Gaomai villages in the Western Provinces.
In Taro, Choiseul Province on Sunday, the Prime Minister met with the Acting Premier and Provincial leaders, assuring them that his visit to the affected communities provided him with an opportunity to see and feel that devastation and pain that people went through.
He assured the two Provincial Government’s that the National Government through the National Disaster Council together with Provincial Disaster Authorities continues to carryout immediate assessments to determine the next actions to be taken in the relief, recovery and rehabilitation phases.
In Sasamuga, South Choiseul constituency, Prime Minister Manele witnessed the destruction to their main mini-hospital, including its pharmacy, school, roads and dwelling homes.
“I assure you that the National Government through the National Disaster Council (NDC) will be responding to the reports from Provincial authorities to determine the next level of assistance to all affected communities,” Manele said on Monday.
The Prime Minister concluded his visit, encouraging people from the affected communities to remain strong and have faith in God the source of comfort and strength during times of hardship and pain.
TC Maila started to develop on 4 April 2026 and intensified to a Category 5 cyclone by 8 April 2026. On the 10 April, the government declared a State of Disaster for Western and Choiseul province. The system gradually weakened to a tropical low by 11 April 2026.
The most severe impacts have been reported in Western Province, with significant damage also recorded in Choiseul and Isabel Provinces.
About 21 health facilities have been impacted. The WASH situation on Simbo Island is considered critical, due to groundwater contamination and damaged water systems. A suspected diarrhoeal outbreak has been reported in Babanga and Simbo.
About 31,945 individuals require emergency shelter and essential household items. 59 schools have been damaged affecting 2000 children in Western and Choiseul provinces.

The Solomon Islands Early Action Rainfall (EAR) Watch Bulletin for March 2026. In this issue, you will find:El Nino Sout...
21/04/2026

The Solomon Islands Early Action Rainfall (EAR) Watch Bulletin for March 2026. In this issue, you will find:

El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
Rainfall Monitoring
Impact of rainfall Extremes
Monthly and Season Rainfall Outlook for the Country
Key Technical Terms used and Meaning
The full bulletin is attached herewith for your information and appropriate action.

Please feel free to reach out to the SIMS Climate and Ocean Services team should you have any questions, contact at this email address: [email protected] or call 24218.

UNITY IS OUR STRENGTH! The Honiara City Council, as a home for people from every province, stands in solidarity with e...
21/04/2026

UNITY IS OUR STRENGTH!
The Honiara City Council, as a home for people from every province, stands in solidarity with everyone affected by TC Maila. Today’s handover ceremony represents our collective commitment to supporting our brothers and sisters during these relief operations. Together, we are stronger. "

The Solomon Islands Seasonal Climate Outlook Bulletin for April 2026. In this issue, you will find:Three months Rainfall...
20/04/2026

The Solomon Islands Seasonal Climate Outlook Bulletin for April 2026. In this issue, you will find:

Three months Rainfall Monitoring Statistics
Observed rainfall vs Satellite-based long-term Average Precipitation
Fortnight, Monthly, and Seasonal Rainfall Outlooks
ENSO status and update.

Please feel free to reach out to the SIMS Climate and Ocean Services team should you have any questions, contact at this email address: [email protected] or call 24218.

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