Shirley 'Otumuli, 'Miss Ministry of Tourism', is the third contestant to register for the 2007 Miss Heilala Pageant in July.

Shirley (21) of Vaololoa is a bank teller at the ANZ Bank Nuku'alofa Branch. She said that she agreed to represent the Ministry of Tourism because she knew the importance of tourism to Tonga's economy and she wanted to promote the industry.

The other two contestants are, Sini Falatau (25) 'Miss Westpac Bank of Tonga', of Houmakelikao; and Givani Jaradin 'Inoke (22) 'Miss Leiola Duty Free'.

The Heilala Organising Committee is expecting a total of six local contestants to join this year's pageant, which will include Miss Malo e Lelei Travel, Miss 'Eua and Miss Vava'u.

They are also expecting two or three contestants from New Zealand and one each from Australia and the United States to join the Heilala Pageant which will be held on July 2-12, 2007.