BY INDY MAEALASIA
THE six young women slated to contest in the upcoming Miss Solomon Islands Pageant (MSIP) next month have been officially introduced yesterday.
The introduction took place during a press conference hosted at the Pacific Crown Hotel, the sponsor for the 2024 MSIP.
The 2024 contestants are:
Miss Solomon Islands Climate Action Network (SICAN), Azarinnah Zolela Stevens,
Miss Tourism, Kerrie Faradatolo
Miss Tulagi, Zayniellar Soakai,
Miss Guadalcanal, Ezinma Kausua,
Miss Coral Sea Resort and Casino, Sharllyma Aruhane,
Miss Lauru, Elsie Polosovai
Each contestant was given the opportunity to presented themselves alongside their respective chaperone and sponsors.
Solomon Host Chief Executive Officer and Director of the MSIP, Joyce Konofilia, acknowledged the contestants for their participation
“Thank you for being brave and raising your hands to contest” Konofilia said.
“I just want to encourage you to enjoy it, make friends and learn as you go and read more on the theme for this year -Women empowerment for Sustainable Development” Konofilia added.
She also extended her appreciation to their respective parents, families and sponsors for their support towards the girls.
Konofilia noted that the number of contestants had reduced from an initial 11 to six due to a lack of sponsors.
