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Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands National Disaster Council Update 07 Jan 2003

Our Ref.: 04/1/20

MEDIA RELEASE.

The Westpac Banking Corporation stepped in to assist the victims of cyclone Zoe by donating a sum of 10,000 Solomon Islands dollars this afternoon.

The money will be used for relief and recovery purposes.

Mr. Loti Yates, Director of the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) acknowledge the assistance given by Westpac towards the current relief operation.

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National Disaster Council
Dept of Home and Cultural Affairs
PO Box G11
Honiara
Solomon Islands

Phone: (677) 27937,27936
Fax: (677)-25591
e-mail : solndmo@yahoo.com