Miss Fiji Returns After Eight Years
- The Miss Fiji Pageant will return this December in Suva after an eight-year absence, with the winner representing Fiji at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in 2026.
- Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa officially launched the Miss Fiji and Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2026 in Suva on monday, October 13, 2025.
- Nalumisa stated the pageants will boost local economic activity and foster civic pride through creativity and community involvement.
Miss Fiji Pageant Returns After Eight-Year Hiatus
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The Miss Fiji Pageant will return this December in Suva after an eight-year absence, with the winner representing Fiji at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in 2026.
Pageant launch and Economic Impact
Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa officially launched the Miss Fiji and Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2026 in Suva on monday, October 13, 2025. The launch event was reported by FBC News.
Nalumisa stated the pageants will boost local economic activity and foster civic pride through creativity and community involvement.
He further explained that hosting the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Nadi next February presents a significant opportunity to generate economic benefits across tourism and related logistics sectors.
Diaspora Participation and National Representation
The Miss Fiji Pageant will be open to contestants from all major municipalities across Fiji. Additionally, Fijian citizens residing in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States will be eligible to compete for the chance to represent Fiji at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant.
The pageant aims to showcase Fiji’s culture and beauty to the wider Pacific region.
Event Details
The Miss Fiji Pageant is scheduled to take place in Suva from December 10th to 13th.