20/11/2025
MISS NEW IRELAND 2025 UPDATE
After careful consideration, the Miss New Ireland Committee has made the decision to step back from this year’s Miss Bird of Paradise Pageant. This was not an easy choice, however it is the right one to ensure that our province and our chosen ambassador receive the proper support, preparation and visibility they truly deserve.
With the late notice of national requirements and the limited timeframe given to prepare, we felt it would not be fair to push our representative forward without the full training, marketing and community backing that other provinces have had the opportunity to organise.
Rather than compromise the standard we want for New Ireland, we will now redirect our efforts into building a full Miss New Ireland Pageant for 2026, to be hosted in New Ireland Province. This will allow us to properly train, mentor and showcase our young women and give them the strongest possible lead up to the national stage.
To everyone who took part in this year’s selection process, and to our supporters and partners, thank you. Your time, talent and enthusiasm have laid the foundation for an even bigger and better programme next year.
We remain committed to uplifting the people of New Ireland, our culture and our tourism, and we look forward to delivering an event we can all be proud of in 2026.
Em Peles Nau, Bilas Peles.