Pacific Region • FijiCrowned in controversy Backlash erupts after host Fiji wins Miss Pacific Islands 2026 Social media criticism flooded in within minutes of the announcement, with questions raised about judging and Fiji’s path to the crown.PMN NewsSun, 15 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiFiji’s Ailava Samuels crowned Miss Pacific Islands 2026 in historic emotional Nadi finaleAfter weeks of pressure and controversy, the 19-year-old rises above the noise to claim the regional crown on home soil.PMN NewsSat, 14 Feb
Pacific Region • Fiji • American Sāmoa • Cook Islands • Kiribati • Papua New Guinea • Sāmoa • TongaPacific queens gather in Fiji as pageant spotlight turns on regional issuesOrganisers say the focus is shifting beyond crowns and catwalks to climate change, crime, culture, and the role of Pasifika women in regional leadership.Christine RovoiMon, 09 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiFiji govt steps in over pageant row, insists national winner must represent countryThe government has warned organisers to respect a Cabinet decision tied to public funding as backlash over who should represent Fiji at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant continues.Christine RovoiThu, 22 Jan
Pacific Region • FijiMiss Fiji row erupts as current, former queens speak out weeks before Pacific Islands pageant A contract dispute that sidelined Miss Fiji Dr Peggy Ravusiro has triggered public backlash and raised questions about transparency and governance as the country prepares to host the regional contest.Christine RovoiWed, 14 Jan
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • SāmoaSolomon Islands pulls out of Miss Pacific Pageant - committeeThe nation will not feature in this year's event in Fiji over concerns from last year being "unresolved and have damaged trust" in the competition.Christine RovoiMon, 12 Jan
Community • SāmoaSāmoa’s next Tausala: The journey begins for 12 young womenThis year’s Miss Sāmoa Pageant promises a celebration of culture, identity, and empowerment.Renate RiversFri, 24 Oct
Immigration • Solomon IslandsElsie Polosovai bids farewell as Miss Solomon IslandsThe outgoing pageant queen has laid down her crown, reflecting on a year of challenges, growth, and community pride.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 03 Sep
Immigration • TongaMiss Heilala 2025 embraces her calling to inspire Tonga's futureSiosi’ana Taumoepeau embarks on a journey to uplift Tongan youth and bridge generational gaps through digital storytelling.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 10 Jul
Pacific Region • TongaSiosi’ana Taumoepeau crowned Miss HeilalaThe young Tongan beauty was born in Germany, spent her childhood in the United States and Canada, and has French heritage.Christine RovoiFri, 04 Jul
