A team of officers from the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports (MoYDS) visited the Tafea National Games Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Tanna lsland to inspect sporting facilities.
The delegation led by Executive Officer (EO) Henry Bill, also discussed preparations for the National games in May.
Mr Henry confirmed that he was happy to meet with the LOC to check list what they are expecting to be in place by now as part of the preparations towards the games.
He said the stadium itself looks promising and few of the sports court need few renovations before the opening of the games in May.
"The Government is very dedicated in supporting the sports activities throughout the country leading up to the National Games initiative. The new Director General Henry Vira is also very supportive in moving sports and youths initiatives forward", said EO Henry.
" An additional amount to support the National Games and Samoa games is in paper submitted for the Council of Ministers approval", he added.
Meanwhile the LOC chairman, Etienne Ravo also confirmed that four secondary schools were identified to house the athletes and LOC will commence a small maintenance work in the schools as part of the games legacy plan.
He also set the time frame for all works to complete before May.
He also announced that the closing ceremony will be a colourful night of cultural and custom dances from the southern islands.
"The games will leave unforgettable memories for our sports participants and officials" he said.
Photo supplied Caption: Henry Bill with the LOC in Tafea province