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Tourism and the South Pacific Games

Tourism is alive and well and well in Samoa, and the SP Games have been such a success that many visitors here for the Games will return as tourists, according to Sonja Hunter, the General Manager of Samoa Tourism Authority.

Laugh My Friends, It’s Only A Game

Justin Nelson, a Samoan-loving Aussie bloke, shares a laugh at the Games

Red Cross at Work

By Matini Faasino – SPG Media Volunteer

Samoan Chief Lapa Potoi Tofilau, Red Cross Coordinator for the South Pacific Games is one dedicated man. He is coordinating a team of over 300 young men and women volunteers providing...

Mr Pi’i Noma’aea - 13 SPG's under his belt

Mr Pi’i Noma’aea of Team American Samoa has a long story to tell about his involvement with the South Pacific Games. He's been to all of them.

The Emotional Side Of Sport

Just days remaining for me here in Samoa and I’m doing my best to savour every moment I’m awake, which usually extends to 18 or 19 hours each day. I feel in some way that I have connected with the locals and their culture, so it...

Prime Minister promotes MDGs

In another inspirational move during what has been a memorable 2007 South Pacific Games, the Honorable Prime Minister of Samoa, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, promoted the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) during the final days...

Playing it Clean and Green – Does Tree Planting Really Make a Difference?

We’ve all heard lots about the UN’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) recently, but what can we actually do? Will planting a tree really make a difference? MDG number seven is all about ensuring environmental sustainability –...

Samoa Steals the Boxing Stage Again

Night three of the SPG Boxing competition decided the semi-finalists of the Fly, Light, and Middle weight divisions.   A light crowd was in attendance but that didn't hold up the action, especially between the Tahitian...

42 year old wins ahead of 14 year old in the 10, 000m

After two false starts which had the crowd in fits of laughter, the 10, 000 metre women's race commenced on Day 3 of the Athletics at Apia Park.

42 year old Tahitian woman, Sophie Gardon assumed command of this exhausting event...

Solomon men pull off another win in basketball

The Solomon men have a come a long way in this tournament. After their first two losses against Samoa and Guam, defeating Tahiti has started a winning streak for them. It was a very close game between Solomon Islands and American...