Villagers in Vatoa Island receive relief supplies from government

Villagers in Vatoa Island receive relief supplies from government

By Dhanjay Deo
06/05/2020
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho at Vatoa District School. [image: Fijian Govt]

Villagers in Vatoa Island in Lau who were affected by Tropical Cyclone Harold last month have received relief supplies like food rations, tents, stoves, water tanks, hygiene kits and shelter kits.

Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and the officials from the National Disaster Management Office have visited the island.

Bainimarama also visited Vatoa District School and Vatoa Health Centre.

The government delegation will now be vising Makadru and Yaroi Village in Matuku before leaving for Kadavu.

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