Tafea Province

Tafea chiefs and churches support COVID-19 vaccination

Chief Jimmy William Iewis, President of the West Tanna Council of Chiefs said, “COVID-19 is coming to our country and it is important that everyone receives the vaccine. We support the rollout of the vaccine on Tanna Island.

 “In a meeting we had, we agreed that we would support the health team to make sure that the right information reaches our communities and that the vaccine reaches our population. The future is in the hands of the children. It is important that we protect them.”

TC warning, red alert for Vanuatu’s TAFEA province

At 3pm (local time) category 4 TC Niran was located about 600km south southwest of Efate and 500km southwest of Tanna.

VMDG has advised that Red Alert is still inforce for TAFEA Province while All Clear is now given for SHEFA Province.

Severe TC Niran has been moving in an east southeasterly direction at 81km/hr (44Knots) in the past 3 hours.

According to VMDG, maximum sustained winds close to the centre are estimated at 185km/hr (100Knots).

Vanuatu Financial Services Commission expands to Tafea Province

The President of Tafea Provincial Government Council, Jeffery Kaut signed a Memorandum of Understanding with VFSC Commissioner Branan Karae paving the way for the presence of the commission in the province.

In his address, Mr Kaut welcomed the signing agreement stating that the expansion of VFSC services to Tafea Province is in line with the National Government’s decentralisation programme.

Vanuatu's southern islands in drought

The Vanuatu Daily Post reported water shortages in Tafea province were being acutely felt on the islands of Tanna and Aniwa, where crops had withered and cattle had died.

In the north of Tanna, people reportedly had to travel to the coast to find water as inland sources have dried up.

Climate services manager Allan Rai, with the Vanuatu Meteorology Department, said last year's El Niño weather system had combined with the dry season to delay the arrival of expected rain.

Vanuatu’s Tafea Province teachers receive long service letters

Minister for Education Jean Pierre Nirua commended the teachers for their significant role as educators throughout the nation and he called for recognition and respect to be given and maintained to teachers at all times.

The event at Lamenu Stadium in Tanna coincided with celebrations to commemorate World Teachers Day on 5 October.

Vanuatu MoYDS team visits Tafea province

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.

Vanuatu Government handovers 1st payment for National Games

The Director General of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Henry Vira presented the cheque to the Chairman of Tafea National Games Local Organising Committee (LOC), Acting Secretary General Etiene Ravo.

Mr Vira congratulated Tafea for having strong confidence to host the games despite the challenges.

He also reiterated the importance of working together as a team to bring the national sporting event to the province.

Vanuatu issues cyclone warning for Winston

Cyclone Winston was located about 345 kilometres east of Erromango and 325 kilometres northeast of Aneityum.

Winston is moving in a southerly direction at 9km/hr.

Winds close to the centre of the category three storm are estimated at 155 KM/HR.