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Papua New Guinea

Evelyn Kunda
PAPUA NEW GUINEA  — In many parts of Melanesia the 'supernatural' is so much a part of everyday life that it's perceived as 'natural'. That the dead play a part in the lives of the living, is an understanding that scarcely bares mentioning. Those who act as conduits between the realms of the living...
Some of the beautiful contestants from across the region
Some of the beautiful contestants from across the region who vied for this year’s Miss Pacific Islands crown, which was won by Miss Samoa, Fonoifafo Seumanu (far right). Pictured third from left is Miss American Samoa, Epifania Petelo who won the National Tourism Award. Also pictured is outgoing...
Miss American Samoa Epifania Petelo (middle) as Taupou for the traditional Ava ceremony for the opening of the Tatau Festival at the Taumeasina Island Resort on Thursday in Apia,
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Miss American Samoa, Epifania Petelo, accompanied by Simeafou Imo, president of the Miss American Samoa Inc. (MASI), departed the territory Tuesday this week heading to Apia en route to Papua New Guinea for the 2019- 2020 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, where she will vie...
Miss Pacific Islands, Leoshina Mercy Kariha
Nuku'alofa, TONGA — Leoshina Mercy Kariha from Papua New Guinea has been crowned 2018's Miss Pacific Islands at the Atele Indoor Stadium in Tonga. Matangi Tonga reports the 18 year old, the youngest of six finalists, was a crowd favourite. During the two day pageant Leoshina secured Best Talent,...