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Litara Ieremia Alan from Samoa is crowned the new Miss Pacific Islands, succeeding Moemoana Safato’a Schwenke.
The 2025 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant has concluded, with Litara Ieremia Alan from Samoa being crowned the new Miss Pacific Islands. Known for her charisma, Litara represented Samoa with great pride, carrying the hopes of her nation as she competed. She impressed the judges with her poise, eloquence, and commitment to her advocacy, succeeding the reigning queen, Moemoana Safato’a Schwenke, also of Samoa. Litara will now serve as a regional ambassador, promoting Pacific values and cultural exchange.
The event, held in Honiara, brought together eight contestants from across the Pacific, each proudly representing their nations. The competition, which ran from February 1-8, centered around the theme “Leadership in Diversity and Adversity.” Reflecting on the pageant as a host, the Miss Solomon Islands Pageant emphasized that this year’s event was not just about the crown but the journey of sisterhood. Throughout the week, the contestants formed strong bonds of connection, with shared experiences from introductions, a lively float parade, and heartfelt speeches. Moments of laughter, encouragement, and camaraderie united them, turning strangers into sisters.
While Litara Ieremia Alan will wear the crown, every contestant embodies the spirit of the Pacific—one of unity, strength, and resilience. The pageant has inspired all involved, highlighting the importance of community and the collective strength of Pacific women.
Final Results:
- Winner: Miss Samoa, Litara Ieremia Alan
- First Runner-up: Miss Tonga, Racheal Guttenbeil
- Second Runner-up: Miss American Samoa, Pauliana Felise-Vitale
- Third Runner-up: Miss Solomon Islands, Elsie Polosovai
- Fourth Runner-up: Miss Cook Islands, Ngatepaeru Marie Maoate
Awards:
- Best Talent: Miss American Samoa, Pauliana Felise-Vitale
- Best Interview Award: Miss Samoa, Litara Ieremia Alan
- Best Traditional Inspired Attire Wear: Miss Tonga, Racheal Guttenbeil
- Best Sarong: Miss Papua New Guinea, May Torowi Hasola
- People’s Choice Award: Miss Tonga, Racheal Guttenbeil
- Miss Personality Award: Miss American Samoa, Pauliana Felise-Vitale
- Miss Tourism Award: Miss American Samoa, Pauliana Felise-Vitale
- Miss Photogenic: Miss Samoa, Litara Ieremia Alan
During the week-long pageant, former queen Moemoana Safato’a Schwenke reflected on her reign, calling it a “full-circle moment” as she passed the crown in the same country where her mother had once crowned a Miss Solomon Islands winner. In her final speech, Moemoana thanked the Pacific governments and sponsors for their support of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, emphasizing that such moments bring the Pacific people together to embrace their culture and advocate for issues they feel strongly about. She congratulated the contestants and extended her best wishes to the new Miss Pacific Islands. As part of her farewell, she performed a final act with the Dreamcast team, including a fire dance.
The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant continues to serve as an important platform for young Pacific women to showcase their intelligence, cultural pride, and leadership. The event reinforces the significance of representation and advocacy for women across the region.
Former Miss Pacific Islands Queens
1987 – American Samoa, Juliette Caroline Spencer
1988 – Samoa Hawaii, Theresa Purcell
1989 – Tahiti, Retire Chevaux
1990 – Tahiti, Henari Arauva’a
1991 – Cook Islands, Kimiora Vogel
1992 – Samoa/New Zealand, Julia Toevai
1993 – American Samoa, Leilua Stevenson
1994 – Cook Islands, Tarita Brown
1995 – American Samoa, Rochelle Rowena Tuitele
1996 – Samoa, Verona Ah Ching Parker
1997 – Samoa, Mary Jane McKibbin-Schwenke
1998 – Samoa, Cheri Moana Robinson
1999 – Cook Islands, Liana Scott
2000 – American Samoa, Helen Afatasi Burke
2001 – Samoa, Manamea Apelu
2002 – American Samoa, Lupe Ane Kenape Aumavae
2003 – Cook Islands, Janice Nicholas
2004 – Niue, Sinahemana Hekau
2005 – Cook Islands, Dorothea George
2006 – Cook Islands, Krystina Kauvai
2007 – Tonga, Tessi Leila Toluta’u
2008 – Niue, Vanessa Marsh
2009 – Fiji, Merewalesi Nailatikau
2010 – Cook Islands, Joyanna Meyer
2011 – Fiji, Alisi Rabukawaqa
2012 – Samoa, Janine Tuvaiti
2013 – Cook Islands, Teuira Napa
2014 – Samoa, Latafale Auvaa
2015 – Papua New Guinea, Abigail Havora
2016 – Fiji, Anne Dunn
2017 – American Samoa, Gwendolyn Toomalatai
2018 – Papua New Guinea, Leoshia Mercy Kariha
2019 – Samoa, Fonoifafo Nancy McFarland-Seumanu
2023 – Papua New Guinea, Josie Nicholas
2024 – Samoa, Moemoana Safato’a Schwenke
