Mele Village

Vanuatu’s Mele village hosts Queen’s Baton

The relay commenced at the Mele Maat School and passed through 27 stations before ending at the Temitini Hill base.

Team Vanuatu chef du Mission to the 2022 Commonwealth games, Julia Kings said the community is honoured to welcome the Queens baton and are very happy and excited as well.

“It was exciting for kids, parents and elders, who looked colorful within the streets chanting and cheering on each baton bearers.”

Vanuatu village to upgrade its water system

The village community chairman, Ova Kalsau, said the current system could not meet demand.

The Daily Post newspaper reported that they were planning to install a modern water supply system for the entire village and to make provisions for future population growth.

Mr Kalsau said they would remove the old galvanised pipes and replace them with plastic PVC piping.

The project is expected to cost about $US378,000 dollars and it is hoped this will be met through donations from the Mele community.

     

Sagoa’s visit is a remembrance of sportsmanship in Mele Village

Tafak is now in his late 70’s and remembers being a National player for the New Hebrides.

He was very emotional when he was given the opportunity to be one of the guest alongside with the Chief Poilapa Simeon, and to hold the Sagoa, and be part of history.