Solomon Islands gov't investigates allegations against Pageant judges

The Solomon Islands government has launched an investigation into activities of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) judges, following fraud allegations made during the crowning of the Miss Pacific Islands in Honiara on Saturday, 8 February. "Despite the withdrawal of the Stop notice, the investigations are continuing. Formal charges will be made upon determination of the facts presented through the investigations," the Solomon Islands government stated today.