BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
MEMBER of the Provincial Assembly for Ward 12 – South Kolombangara, Jenty Isaac, has stepped in to assist his communities by donating bags of rice following the devastation caused by the recent Tropical Cyclone Maila.
Isaac handed over the donation to the Ward 12 committee in Gizo yesterday before the supplies were transported to Kolombangara for distribution.
He said the contribution is small but timely effort to support families while they wait for larger relief assistance from the national and provincial governments.
“My people are suffering and I want to donate these bags of rice for my people. Though it is small but I hope these bags of rice will sustain the families until the main relief supplies reach my ward,” Isaac said.
He said communities in Ward 12 have suffered significant losses, including destruction of gardens, fruit trees, coconut plantations and homes.
Isaac said Ward 12 is made up of 20 communities, most of which have been badly affected by the cyclone.
He calls on residents to remain patient as authorities continue to coordinate broader relief efforts.
“We are in a challenging time, so I call on my people to wait patiently until support reaches you. It might be late, but we must accept that some people need the support more than we do.
“Stay calm and wait patiently,” Isaac said.
He said his team will continue to work closely with the Provincial Disaster Office to ensure relief supplies are distributed fairly across Ward 12.
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