Samoa solidified its place in the history of the Miss Pacific Islands pageant, emerging as the country with the most Miss Pacific Islands crowns since the regional competition's inception in 1987.

This achievement follows the crowning of Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia-Allan as the new Queen of the Pacific at the 38th Miss Pacific Islands pageant, held in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Samoans and Pacific Islanders from around the globe stayed up late into the night, eagerly awaiting the results of the intense and competitive competition.

Their anticipation reached a fever pitch as the finalists took to the stage, representing the best of Pacific beauty and talent. 

When the final announcement came, Litara was declared Miss Pacific Islands 2025-2026, marking Samoa’s ninth win and breaking a tie with the Cook Islands. 

This victory brings the crown back to Samoa and celebrates a proud legacy of excellence in the pageant, following the reign of former Miss Samoa and Miss Pacific Islands, Moemoana Safaatoa Schwenke.

Litara’s triumph also marks the fifth time the crown has been won outside of Samoa, showcasing the international appeal and respect of the competition.

In addition to her crowning as Miss Pacific Islands, Litara also earned accolades for her outstanding performance in other categories. 

She was awarded Miss Photogenic and Best Interview, the latter marking the second consecutive year that Samoa has won this coveted title. 

Litara’s victory in these categories underscores her incredible poise, intelligence, and charm—qualities that resonated deeply with the judges and the audience.

Litara’s win brings pride not only to her family but to the entire nation of Samoa, which continues to shine on the regional and international stage.

A significant part of this triumph is the contribution of Onomea Production, the local organisers and committee behind the Miss Samoa pageant. This marks the second Miss Pacific Islands title for the organisers, who have now claimed the prestigious crown in both years they have organised the pageant locally. 

Miss Tonga was awarded first runner-up and also won several accolades, including Best Traditional Attire and Miss Internet. Miss American Samoa claimed the title of second runner-up, with additional wins in the Best Talent category and the Miss National Tourism Award, showcasing her versatile skills and dedication.

Miss Solomon Islands was the third runner-up, while Miss Cook Islands rounded out the top rankings as the fourth runner-up. 

As the 38th Miss Pacific Islands pageant drew to a close, attention now shifts to the next chapter in this prestigious competition. Fiji will host the Miss Pacific Islands pageant next year.