OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE XIII SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES 25 AUGUST - 8 SEPTEMBER 2007

SPGA Management

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.