The company, based in host city and capital Apia, has joined up as a silver partner.

A cheque for WST200,000 (£58,000/$75,000/€66,000) was handed to organisers by Apia Insurance to kick-start the tie-up.

"On behalf of the Government of Samoa, chairman and directors for the Pacific Games, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Apia Insurance Company's management and staff for your kind donation," said Organising Committee chairman Loau Solamalemalo Keneti Sio, also the country's Minister for Education, Sport and Culture.

"It is with great pleasure that I announce that Apia Insurance has so kindly joined us as a silver sponsor for the 2019 Pacific Games. 

"I would like to acknowledge that their contribution continues to lift the progress of the Games preparations in a positive direction and we are extremely grateful for that."

This year's Pacific Games are due to take place between July 7 and 20.

Lutuiloa Vaiula Sialaoa-Solomona, chief executive of Apia Insurance, added: "We are extremely delighted to be able to lend a helping hand to the Government of Samoa through the Honorable Minister, Loau Solamalemalo Keneti Sio and the Pacific Games Office as Samoa prepares herself to host the Pacific island nations for the Pacific Games this year.

"Apia Insurance Company is happy to be on board to support with the Games because I know and understand that it is not an easy task. 

"Wishing you the very best and may God bless all the preparations for the upcoming Games."