FIRST CITIZENS GROUP MISS CARIVAL 2011

The Miss Carival Pageant was introduced in SVG in 1985 as part of Vincy Mas, which was held from the last Friday in June to early July for ten days. In 1996 there was no pageant. This year 2011 marks the 26th staging at Victoria Park on Friday July 1st 2011. 10 countries including SVG will participate. Contestants will arrive in the State on LIAT (1974) Ltd. the airline of the pageant on Monday June 27th 2011 and depart on Saturday July 2nd 2011.  Accomodation will be provided at Young Island Resorts Ltd. at very concessionary rates.

We believe that the Miss Carival pageant has met and surpassed its objectives of :

> participation from Caribbean countries, geared at fostering greater linkages and bonds between our many islands
> encouraging contestants, chaperones and persons attending the pageant to return to SVG
> showcasing the beauty and diversity of Caribbean young women
> offering the warmth and hospitality that have characterized SVG to contestants, chaperones and other support persons
>producing a show with a difference that could be marketed locally, regionally and internationally.                                                                                     
 >producing a beauty pageant in keeping with international standards
>ensuring maximum attendance at the Park by stimulating the interest of patrons and fans
 >collecting gate receipts to cover expenses
> attracting sponsorship from the private sector to offset expenses

 

The contestants this year are:
SHELLYA ROGERS- ANGUILLA
BRITTANY WORRELL-BARBADOS
JACINTHA FAGAN-  DOMINICA
KAREN SHIH REYES-DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
RONEISHA JAMES- JAMAICA
IANTAVIAN QUEELEY-  ST KITTS & NEVIS
LOUSIE VICTOR- ST LUCIA
KIA JOACHIM- TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
YOJAISY MENDOZA RONDON-VENEZUELA
AVIAR CHARLES- HOST COUNTRY SVG

Photos and bios have be made available to members of the media and photos have been placed at SINGER.

A Programme of Activities is arranged for contestants while in SVG:
There will be a talent preview on Monday June 27th and on Tuesday June 28th
Briefing, sashing and “MEET THE MEDIA” at Young Island Resorts Ltd. on Tuesday June 28th from 8.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. followed by live radio interviews at NBC Radio. Guest appearance at Junior Soca and Junior Calypso. Dress rehearsal at Victoria Park from 7.30 p.m.

Wednesday June 29th 2011 Visit to business houses in Kingstown, visit to Hon. Prime Minister and members of Cabinet at 12.30 p.m. Official motorcade around Kingstown leaving Victoria Park at 3.30 p.m.

Scenic drive to Georgetown and visit to St Vincent Distillers Ltd. on Thursday June 30th. Open interview session at Young Island Resorts Ltd. Guest appearance at Senior Panorama.

Friday July 1st rest and prepare for the show.

Members of the public will have the opportunity to meet the contestants and offer them a warm Vincy welcome.

Two live-in Housemothers will accompany contestants and chaperones throughout their stay in SVG.
Contestants are met at the Airport by the Chairperson and the reigning Miss SVG, and are seen off at the airport by Committee members and the Chairperson.

So far 6 Vincentians have won the MISS CARIVAL title.
Miss Iva Satney of St Lucia is the reigning MISS CARIVAL 2010. This is the first time that St Lucia has won the title.

The winner will receive U.S.$ 4,300.00 from the CDC, 1st runner-up U.S.$1,300.00, 2ND RUNNER-UP U.S.$700.00 along with gifts from business houses and trophies from individuals and organizations.

The programme on July 1st 2011 promises to be one to remember with very interesting and entertaining acts and artistes, that have characterized the MISS CARIVAL production.

The CDC and all its Sub Committees, Marketing, Protocol, Shows Committee, Beauty Shows Committee, the CEO and his staff, the Technical Team promise patrons a smooth package and a reasonable finish time, as most of the contestants and chaperones will leave the State on the first flights on Saturday morning and Sunday morning.

We have much to celebrate- 26 years of exquisite pageantry. Join with us in prayer for good weather.  

To all visitors to SVG and returning residents, enjoy your stay in our blessed country. See you at the FIRST CITIZENS GROUP MISS CARIVAL on July 1st 2011.
Thank you,the FIRST CITIZENS GROUP for sponsoring the pageant. Thank you to all who will assist in producing another successful and professionally run pageant.
 May God continue to open the windows of Heaven and pour out his abundant blessings on all of us.

Cheryl G. Rodriguez (Mrs)
C. G. Rodriguez (Mrs)
Chairperson
Beauty Shows Committee
Carnival Development Corporation
8.6.11

 

 

 

 

                    
                                                          

                                                                

                                                                                       

 

                                                                  

 

     
           

 

10,06.2011 - Story byDuggie "Nose' Joseph