The six contestants were judged for public speaking by a five-man panel at Crowne Plaza in a room full of family, friends and sponsors.
Judges included Neville Choi, former Miss PNG Grace Nugi, Robert Aisi - the head judge, Imana Kone Sioa and Bou Tanginoa Fonua - guest judge from Tonga.
Each contestant spoke on a topic giving their suggestions on how to address the issues and then were asked questions by the judges.
First contestant Melody Leke- Miss Pacific Balance Fund spoke on tourism saying education on this topic was the way forward.
