30 Mar 2016

Vanuatu chief nakamal repairs underway soon - PM

9:55 am on 30 March 2016

Vanuatu's prime minister, Charlot Salwai, says repairs to the chiefs' nakamal in Port Vila should begin soon.

He has told parliament US$260,000 dollars will be made available for the repairs.

The chiefs' nakamal was damaged during Cyclone Pam in March last year.

The nakamal is often visited by tourists wanting a glimpse of a traditional meeting house.

Nakamal used by the Malfatumauri National Council of Chiefs in Vanuatu.

Nakamal used by the Malfatumauri National Council of Chiefs. Photo: RNZI / Hilaire Bule