The 1991 South Pacific Games, held from 7–21 September 1991 at Port Moresby and Lae in Papua New Guinea, was the ninth edition of the South Pacific Games. This was the first time that events at one games had been held in two cities. The decision to do so was to allow both locations to benefit from the construction of new facilities. Athletics competitions were held in Port Moresby, between September 13–21, 1991. A total of 41 events were contested, 23 by men and 18 by women.
Picture: Vaciseva Tavaga, is one of Fiji’s and the South Pacific’s most outstanding women athletes’ with her sporting achievements spanning more than 13 years. From 1991 to 1995 Vaciseva was the region’s Sprint Queen, winning Gold at every regional Athletics meet including both Pacific and Oceania competitions in the 100m and 200m events. Her personal best time for the 100m is 11.6s and in the 200m 24.07s. For her achievements, Vaciseva was recognised by winning the Sportswoman of the Year award in both 1991 and 1995.
Overall Medal Tally
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | Fiji | 10 | 13 | 8 | 31 |
| 2 | New Caledonia | 9 | 9 | 4 | 22 |
| 3 | PNG | 9 | 8 | 10 | 27 |
| 4 | Tahiti | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| 5 | Guam | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | Vanuatu | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 7 | Western Samoa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Wallis and Futuna | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 9 | Norfolk Islands | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Tonga | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | American Samoa | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |