
It is a pleasure to say Talofa once again, from Team SPGA.
We are within a few months of the 13th South Pacific Games and Team SPGA is working hard to ensure unparalleled delivery of the dream to all stakeholders.
For any enquiries on our preparations, please contact me on +685 33 774 or email fonoti@samoa2007.ws
Samoa 2007, see you there!
Functions and Structure of the SPGA
The South Pacific Games Authority (SPGA) is a statutory body set up by the Government of Samoa under the 2007 South Pacific Games Authority 2002 Act, (Act), for the specific purpose of preparing, facilitating and conducting the 13th South Pacific Games in 2007 to be hosted in Apia, Samoa.
The Authority reports to a Board of Directors, led by Chairperson, Hon. Faumuina Tiatia Liuga; Minister for Works, Infrastucture and Transport, and Deputy Chair, Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa Faumuina Mulinuu II; Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.
Since winning the Bid in 2002, SPGA in partnership with the Samoa Association of Sports and the National Olympic Committee (SASNOC) and key stakeholders have embarked on the preparations for the Games with the utmost determination and enthusiasm. This event is an enormous undertaking and SPGA aims to produce the 2007 Games with excellence, efficiency and the finest Samoan hospitality.
SPGA Management and Staff
The South Pacific Games Authority is headed by Manogiamanu Fonoti Etuale Ioane. Fonoti is well known in the Architectural, Quantity Surveying and Civil Engineering Community.
SPGA Corporate Services
Fonoti Etuale Ioane | Chief Executive Officer |
Seiuli Paul Wallwork | Consultant to MWTI-SPGA |
Uaea Laki Apelu | Executive Advisor |
Treena Atoa | Legal Counsel |
Tuna Bryce Viali | Executive Assistant |
SPGA Finances and Administrations
Talalelei Pauga | Finance Manager |
Olivetti Tua-Bentin | Principal Accountant |
Perise E. Ulu | Accounts Officer |
Aifai Lemana | Office Assistant |
Iese Eneli | Driver |
Esera Maui'a | Receptionist |
Asotolu Misa | Driver |
Timoteo Punimata | Driver |
SPGA Marketing and Sponsorship
Karen Foliaki | Manager, Marketing & Sponsorship |
Agnes Saili-Kerslake | Coordinator, Marketing & Sponsorship |
Chris Peteru | Coordinator, Communications |
Iupeli F. Tuilaepa | Media and Public Relations Officer |
Sara King | Broadcasting and Communication Officer |
SPGA Technical Team
Nuu Sisi Suisala | Project Liaison Officer |
Tavita Momoemausu | Senior Draftsman |
Chikara Yoshida | Water engineer - Samoa Aquatic Centre |
SPGA Temporary Staff
Panapa Asomua | Night Security - Taumeasina Floating Platforms |
Edward Schmidt | Night Security - Tuanaimato |
Ilalio Kopeni | Night Security - Tuanaimato |
Oloimanu Afamasaga | Tallyman, Tuanaimato |
Alosio Peato | Tallyman, Tuanaimato |
SPGA Volunteer Team
Please contact Chris Peteru on chris@samoa2007.ws if you wish to volunteer for the Games.