LABASA Divisional Hospital has retained the Vodafone Miss Friendly North crown for a third consecutive year, with Isabella Raidriwa claiming the 2026 title at Subrail Park in Labasa on Saturday night.
Ms Raidriwa, representing Miss Labasa Divisional Hospital, follows two previous winners from the hospital, continuing its strong run in the annual pageant.
She also won the Best Research and Best Sarong awards.
Miss Galaxy Hotels and Rentals Selai Qarauna was named first runner-up and won the Best Traditional Attire award, while Miss Fiji Sugar Corporation Verenaisi Waikarawa was named second runner-up and received the Miss Charity award.
Ms Raidriwa will represent Labasa at this year’s Miss Fiji Pageant.
In her address after being crowned, Ms Raidriwa thanked God, her mother, family and the team at Labasa Divisional Hospital for supporting her throughout the competition.
She also encouraged young people to know their sexual health status and practice safe sex.
“It’s important for you to know your safe status,” she said.
She said she hoped to use the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives.
“If I can touch your life at any time, then I am fulfilling what I have been called by God to do.”
In the men’s category, Aisea Rokobiau, representing Jason’s Reality, was crowned the 2026 Vodafone Mr Friendly North.
Samuela Baleisuva, representing Mr Crowns Taxi and Rentals, was named first runner-up.
Mr Rokobiau said he was committed to serving the community from the heart.
