The Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) Crowning night on Saturday was dubbed a spectacular one; filled with glooming category shows put on by the six (6) contestants and entertainment.
The winners for each of the category were: Miss Personality won by Miss Guadalcanal; Miss Photogenic won by Miss Tulagi; Float Parade won by Miss Tulagi; Speech Category won by Miss Lauru; Social Media Award won by Miss Lauru; Introduction Category won by Miss Lauru; Sarong Category won by Miss Coral Sea and Casino Resort; Talent Category won by Miss Lauru; Traditional Attire Category won by Miss Lauru; Interview (Questions and Answers) won by Miss Lauru.
For overall: Miss Solomon Islands 2024-2025 is Miss Lauru.
Runner ups are: 1st Runner up-Miss Tourism;
2nd Runner up-Miss Coral Sea and Casino Resort;
3rd Runner up-Miss Tulagi;
4th Runner up-Miss SICAN;
5th Runner up-Miss Guadalcanal.
Addressing the contestants at the event, Deputy Prime Minister, Bradley Tovosia thanked the six contestants for being the light since the start of the event.
“I have trust and confidence in you that will come to be the light going into the future. The commitment in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) inspires to ensure that there is enhancement of women’s skills and capacity, and that women are recognised as active agents of change for sustainable development.
“However, it is about great responsibility, good governance, and bridging the gap between the government and its people,” he said.
He added that the government is addressing the vulnerable population needs through programs and initiatives to empower women in decision-making, education, health care, to address issues of gender-based violence, economic inequality, and health care access.
“This will create a more equitable society for women and girls. This Ms. Solomon Islands patron platform is an excellent avenue whereby voices of vulnerable and humble, yet hard-working mothers, professional women leaders, our young emerging women leaders, and the young girls whose future depends on the decisions made today and ahead.
“When more women are empowered economically, economics grow. When more women are presented in the highest levels of decision-making, the country prospers.
“I put it to you, and your six potentials, to aspire to inspire unity and transformation in a generation and a country,” Tovosia encouraged.
The DPM was also the main sponsor who provided the Special Awards prizes worth $41,000-00.
MSIP Director, Joyce Konofilia congratulated Miss Lauru for winning the crown and the title: Miss SI 2024-2025.
She thanked the other five contestants who also did their best. She also thanked the Judges and Chaperons; the Pacific Crowns Hotel for the venue and support; the sponsors and the DPM for sponsoring the prizes and live streaming; the table buyers at the event; the bands and performers and the media for doing coverage and promotion of the event.
“You are all appreciated. God bless Miss SI 2024-2025 and we look forward to working with for the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant. Thank you one and all. God bless SI from shore to shore,” Ms Konofilia added.
The Miss Pacific Pageant show is set to be hosted here in Honiara next year.
By AGNES MENANOPO
Solomon Star, Honiara
