Miss World Fiji pageant is set to take place

The inaugural Miss World Fiji pageant is set to take place in Suva on the 21st of April this year.

In a bid to have representation at the 2012 Miss World pageant in Ordos, China, 20 young women semi finalists will be chosen to compete for the title of “Miss World Fiji”.

The National Director for Miss World Fiji Andhy Blake said this pageant is the first of its kind in Fiji and it is going to be an eye   opener for the public.

He said their goal is to help raise funds to develop respite centres for mental health systems in Fiji.

He added that the number of mental health cases in Fiji is on the rise and Fiji needs facilities and services to better deal with the problem.


Story by: Sneh Chaudhry