The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Derek Sikua, says he is directing an official inquiry into the response by officials in delivering emergency supplies.
His announcement of the inquiry came in an address to parliament marking the first anniversary of the tsunami and earthquake disaster in the Western and Choiseul provinces last April 2nd.
The disaster left over 50 people dead and devastation to buildings and infrastructure particularly on coastal settlements.
Dr Sikua has apologised to the victims for the delivery of rapid assistance being delayed.
The prime minister says the inquiry will look into the provision of rehabilitation services and supplies, adding that the deliver of these must be swift, equitable and cost effective.
He stresses that helpers and donors must be treated with the utmost respect and cordiality.
Dr Sikua also says that provincial governments may need to play a more central role in co-ordinating disaster relief response and rehabilitation in their regions.
Hewants the inquiry to make recommendations on localised response to fully utilise local talents.
Meanwhile, many locals in Western and Choiseul provinces are still struggling one year on from the earthquake and tsunami, according to a World Vision representative in the area.
The NGO is leading efforts to address shelter needs for the victims in most of the Western province.
World Visions's Stephen Harris says life is rough for those who were displaced from their former homes as a result of the disaster.
He says they are about to start a new project of around 4 million US dollars which should bring much- needed basic shelter for many locals.
"We're waiting to sign a contract with NZAid any day now. It's been approved and I believe the money'sgoing to be in account very soon as well. So any day we'll be starting a shelter project up there, addressing shelter needs except in all of Western province except for Gizo island and the Shortlands, which is right up by the border with PNG."
World Visions's Stephen Harris
