The families on Vakuta Island, a small island in the southern part of the Trobriand Islands group in Milne Bay Province, are still waiting for the much-needed relief supplies.

According to a spokesperson on ground, the villagers have been drastically picking up from the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Maila, and they are still waiting for the much-needed additional relief supplies. They have only received a small portion of rations from the first relief supply of food sent to the island.

The spokesperson said, “There were about thirty bails of rice and flour, and a small supply of sugar, salt and oil. No tinned- fish and the food supply is not enough for all the people.”

Each family from the four main villages on the island only received one packet of 1kg rice, flour, and salt. The sugar and teas were distributed to the four village groups and were consumed on that day alone.

The spokesperson stated that they need additional relief supplies to assist the people during this time as many gardens have been destroyed by Tropical Cyclone Maila, along with three houses destroyed.

Villagers are also still waiting for emergency supply kits, including tents and medical supplies.