Fiji’s Representation at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant
The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Committee in Fiji has affirmed that Ailava Samuels remains Fiji’s official representative for the upcoming pageant, despite conflicting statements from Acting Prime Minister Manoa Vosarogo. The committee operates under established pageant rules, licensing arrangements, and regional affiliations.
The committee received formal registration of Samuels as Fiji’s representative from the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Secretariat on an unspecified date. Any attempt to remove her would disqualify Fiji from participation.
Conflicting Directives and Ministerial Authority
The committee states it has been instructed by the line minister to disregard comments made by Acting Prime Minister vosarogo and to proceed with preparations for the pageant as planned. This indicates a disagreement within the Fijian government regarding the selection of the representative.
While the specific reasons for the acting Prime Minister’s objection are not detailed in the source, the committee’s adherence to the line minister’s directive highlights the established protocols governing the pageant’s representation process.
Pageant Details and Location
The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant is scheduled to be held in Nadi, fiji, next month. The event is organized under the auspices of the Pacific Islands Forum.
As of January 22,2026,there have been no further official statements regarding a change in Fiji’s representative or the status of the pageant.
