Post disaster assistance to communities suffering from recent strong wind damages to communities in South Malaita and East Central Guadalcanal has been temporarily halted awaiting government funding.
The National Disaster Council (NDC) has completed official procedure to address the needs of the affected communities.
A statement from the National Disaster Management Office said the delay is due mainly to current financial difficulties experienced by the government.
"The government has recently cut all ministerial budgets by ten percent and therefore this has affected all government activities," the statement says.
The statement added that relief for Lord Howe communities and others on Guadalcanal, Malaita and Makira is expected as soon as funds are available.
The NDC regrets the delay since its relief operations are weakened by the current financial circumstances.