WORKING TOGETHER FOR PORT VILA
January 7th, 2024 marked the first collaboration between insurers, members of the NRC and private sector at in important round table at the Prime Ministers office, chaired by DG Cheryl Ala.
The meeting focused on a better understanding of the processes involved with respective insurance companies, time frames for processing claims, buildings assessed and marked for demolition, and ongoing planning around demolition of affected buildings. The Government and the private sector are now working together via open channels of communication and through purpose formed sub committees to iron out any issues that may arise, causing delays in work that needs to be done. DG Cheryl and team acknowledged the important role the private sector has played thus far and its important role in planning and strategy development moving forward.