The anticipation is building as Fijians edge closer to the crowning of Miss Universe Fiji 2024. This year Miss Universe Fiji has partnered with The Pearl Resort & Spa as the official host for the finals set to take place on Friday, August 30, 2024.
The top 10 national finalists arrived at The Pearl Resort & Spa, Pacific Harbour, where they were warmly welcomed in a ceremony hosted by General Manager Natalie Marletta.
The finalists posed for photos and videos with the resort staff, setting the tone for an exciting journey ahead.
In a touching gesture, the finalists also visited the maternity ward at Navua Hospital, bringing gifts for new mothers and their babies.
The gifts were received with great warmth, and the visit provided an opportunity for the contestants to engage with healthcare professionals, including Dr Kapil Swamy, SDMO Serua/Namosi, midwife Samantha Banner of the Navua Maternity Unit, and Salote Matanayawa, Commander of the Navua Command Centre.
The discussions focused on the current challenges facing young mothers in Fiji, allowing the finalists to gain a deeper understanding of the community they represent.
After their hospital visit, the finalists returned to The Pearl Resort for lunch, followed by an educational session led by Melissa White, Director of the South Pacific chapter of the International Seakeepers Society.
This session highlighted the society’s mission to promote oceanographic research, conservation, and education, particularly through the yachting community.
The finalists also engaged in discussions, seeking to enhance their awareness of global ocean issues and the role they can play in environmental conservation.
The excitement continues to build as Fiji eagerly awaits the crowning of its representative who will fly to Mexico City via Los Angeles to compete in the Miss Universe International Final in mid-November 2024.
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