Miss Pacific Islands judges questioned by police, stopped at border after Samoa win
- The Solomon Islands government lifted the 'stop notice' on judges of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant on 12 February, allowing them to leave the country.
- The stop notice was issued on 8 February due to allegations of fraud related to the pageant results.
- The government emphasized the need for credible and transparent processes in regional events, stating it must ensure events are free from fraud allegations.
- Investigations into the allegations of fraud are ongoing, and authorities in American Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu will be informed of any requests for assistance.
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Miss Pacific Islands pageant sparks diplomatic dispute after judges stopped at border – UK Times
Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Accusations of fraud against a beauty pageant judge and a travel restriction barring their exit have resulted in a diplomatic row between the Solomon…
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Thelocalreport.inMiss Pacific Islands Beauty Pageant Hit By Fraud Row
An international scandal erupted Thursday over a Pacific islands beauty pageant, hit by allegations of fraud, "degrading treatment" of contestants, and death threats to judges who were barred from returning home. The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant -- touted as an endeavour to spur friendship in the region -- crowned Litara Ieremia-Allan of Samoa as the winner of this year's contest, held Saturday in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara. But any har…
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