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New community hall opened in ‘Eua [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Monday, October 12, 2020 - 19:38.  Updated on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 09:29.

Japanese Ambassador HE Mr Tetsuya Ishii, Prime Minister Hon Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa, and Minister of Finance and 'Eua People's Representative, Hon Tevita Lavemaau, Malau Community Hall, Angaha, 'Eua. 9 October 2020.

A new community hall built with assistance several donor partners was handed over on Friday, October 9 in Angaha, ‘Eua.

Prime Minister Hon Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa and Japanese Ambassador HE Mr Tetsuya Ishii commissioned the building, with the Minister of Finance and 'Eua People's Representative, Hon. Tevita Lavemaau present.

The Japanese Ambassador said the successful completion of re-building the community hall was a joint collaboration funded by the people of Japan through the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) and also by Tonga’s Government, the 'Eua community and the International Fund for Agricultural Development or (IFAD). Another partner was MORDI Tonga.

"This hall will serve as a beacon of hope for the people of ‘Eua Island, through various training programs and outreach activities. It will also serve as a steady shelter during times of disaster as well as a place for the distribution of basic needs after a disaster," the Ambassador said.

The project cost a total of $1.1 million pa’anga with Japan's funding at $189,505 for the roof and ceiling.

The hall is named Malau Community Hall.

Malau Community Hall, Angaha, 'Eua. 9 October 2020.
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Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa [4]
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MORDI [8]
IFAD [9]
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