The Anglican Church of Melanesiaโs (ACoM) flagship vessel, MV Southern Cross, continues its vital disaster relief efforts, delivering a second shipment of food and essential supplies this morning to Port Vila. The shipment included 206 bags of rice, 220 cartons of water, 50 bags of dried coconuts, around 200 bags of island kaikai, and 19 cartons of seedlings.
Mr. John Siba, Senior Operations Officer for ACoM Vanuatu, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all contributors, regardless of their denomination, stating, “This disaster has impacted our families, and we are all called to support each other.
He also acknowledged the Department of Agriculture in Malekula for providing seedlings to help families grow their own crops.
During the handover at the Vanuatu Police Maritime Wharf, RVS Mala Base, the Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries, and Biosecurity (MALFFB), Mr. Timothy Tumukon, commended ACoM for providing free transportation through MV Southern Cross and thanked the crew for their ongoing service since the beginning of the year.
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A third and final relief shipment will collect food items from Pentecost, Ambae, Maevo, and Santo.
Those wishing to send support can contact John Siba at +678 7774190 or Fredington Aru at +678 7777713.
SCHEDULE FOR FINAL TRIP#3 BELOW:
MV Southern Cross will depart Santo 06amย Saturday 11th January 2025 for the following Ports.
Ambae; NduiNdui,Waluriki,Lombaha,Lolopuepue,lolowai
Maewo:
Kerepei,Talise,Asanvari
Pentecost
Laone, Abwatuntora,Loltong,Namaram,Bwatnapni, Melsisi,Pangi,Wanur
If you have food items to supoort Port Vila earthquake response. Please standby.
