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Miss Pacific Islands judges questioned by police, stopped at border after Samoa win

The Solomon Islands government lifted the 'stop notice' on judges of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant on 12 February, allowing them to leave the country.
The stop notice was issued on 8 February due to allegations of fraud related to the pageant results.
The government emphasized the need for credible and transparent processes in regional events, stating it must ensure events are free from fraud allegations.
Investigations into the allegations of fraud are ongoing, and authorities in American Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu will be informed of any requests for assistance.

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The Independent

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