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Miss BVI hopefuls breeze 1st test

Massive crowd of supporters make known their favourites
Clockwise from left: Contestant #2 Tecora Morgan, #3 Jaynene Lewis, #1 Doneisha D. Maduro Findlay, #5 Leah Johnney and #4 Aribella Parsons. Photo: VINO
Miss BVI – Contestant #1 Doneisha D. Maduro Findlay. Photo: VINO
Miss BVI – Contestant #1 Doneisha D. Maduro Findlay. Photo: VINO
Miss BVI – Contestant #1 Doneisha D. Maduro Findlay. Photo: VINO
Miss BVI – Contestant #1 Doneisha D. Maduro Findlay. Photo: VINO
Miss BVI – Contestant #1 Doneisha D. Maduro Findlay. Photo: VINO
Miss BVI – Contestant #1 Doneisha D. Maduro Findlay. Photo: VINO
Contestant #2 Tecora Morgan. Photo: VINO
Contestant #2 Tecora Morgan. Photo: VINO
Contestant #2 Tecora Morgan. Photo: VINO
Contestant #2 Tecora Morgan. Photo: VINO
Contestant #2 Tecora Morgan. Photo: VINO
Contestant #2 Tecora Morgan. Photo: VINO
Contestant #3 Jaynene Lewis. Photo: VINO
Contestant #3 Jaynene Lewis. Photo: VINO
Contestant #3 Jaynene Lewis. Photo: VINO
Contestant #3 Jaynene Lewis. Photo: VINO
Contestant #3 Jaynene Lewis. Photo: VINO
Contestant #3 Jaynene Lewis. Photo: VINO
Contestant #4 Aribella Parsons. Photo: VINO
Contestant #4 Aribella Parsons. Photo: VINO
Contestant #4 Aribella Parsons. Photo: VINO
Contestant #4 Aribella Parsons. Photo: VINO
Contestant #4 Aribella Parsons. Photo: VINO
Contestant #4 Aribella Parsons. Photo: VINO
Contestant #5 Leah Johnney. Photo: VINO
Contestant #5 Leah Johnney. Photo: VINO
Contestant #5 Leah Johnney. Photo: VINO
Contestant #5 Leah Johnney. Photo: VINO
Contestant #5 Leah Johnney. Photo: VINO
Contestant #5 Leah Johnney. Photo: VINO
Contestant #4 Aribella Parsons. Photo: VINO
Contestant #4 Aribella Parsons. Photo: VINO
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The five young ladies vying for the coveted title of Miss BVI 2014 took to the stage of the Eileen Parsons Auditorium at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) last night July 19, 2014 giving it their best as they began their journey at claiming the crown.

They stood tall before a filled audience as they made their presentations in the BVI Promotional segment where they had the task of showcasing the Virgin Islands in a fashion that sells best. Then there was the business attire segment which presented them in their look that would see them facing the most challenging aspect of the competition – intellect.

The ladies vying for Miss BVI – Contestant #1 Doneisha D. Maduro Findlay, #2 Tecora Morgan, #3 Jaynene Lewis, #4 Aribella Parsons, and #5 Leah Johnney and as expected they all showed up with their crowd of supporters.

Some things are common when women hit the stage in a pageant among them are the little slips of the heel and the shaking legs as nervousness steps in. That was not the case of last night’s competition but rather there were the noticeable stuttering and fumbling and in some cases persons forgetting bits of the lines and in other cases rumbling through trying to get their point over in the question and answer segment.

The audience can be credited as being fairly nice as there were no boos heard but some rumbles of disappointment at various stages but at the end of each performance or presentation they were sure to send the young ladies off with loud rounds of applause, saying, “at least you tried” or “Yea that was excellent”.

Interesting was the BVI promotional segment. Contestant #1 Doneisha D. Maduro Findlay though very lengthy for a piece that was allotted a total of five minutes, one for preparation and four for presentation, was no doubt the favourite. In a very entertaining way she sold the Virgin Islands (VI) as the number one destination for financial services investment to Hong Kong and when she was done there, she sent the message that the next place to be aimed for should be Africa.

Contestant #2 Tecora Morgan was the little mermaid who constantly disobeyed her father the king of the undersea, swam up to the shores to learn more of the outside world and ended up being able to read to the audience bits of the tourism values of some key islands. Her pitch was very low and the constant humming and feedback of her microphone was of no help.

Contestant #3 Jaynene Lewis used modern day technology to sell the VI with her version of ‘BVI Tourism App’.

Contestant #4 Aribella Parsons was BVI Culture Woman who showed how women have now entered the taxi business and how good Culture Woman was at that, taking her tourists customers to a new destination in the VI on every visit. She was a member of the West End Taxi Association.

Contestant #5 Leah Johnney ended the segment with some humour and fun as the anchorwoman for the television tourism show WU Channel 5 News. She took reports of her two correspondents who gave live reports from various destinations across the VI and like them she too quit her job and headed to the VI for a long vacation.

The Intelligence segment spoke for itself as the quiz mistresses did their best at making the young ladies comfortable before posing two questions to them. They all answered comfortably with the exception of contestant #5 who seemed to have lost her way in the final question.

There was some entertainment during the competition among them being B’More and DJ Dre who did an awesome job at adding some life to the crowd. Those present were also introduced to the contestants for the first Miss Junior BVI pageant set for July 27, 2014.

25 Responses to “Miss BVI hopefuls breeze 1st test”

  • Yes (20/07/2014, 10:12) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    This will be a battle between the offsprings of miss p and the short lady with the bag...lol
  • #6 VOTER (20/07/2014, 10:57) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    CONTESTANT #4 YOU MAKE US PROUD LAST NIGHT.
  • all (20/07/2014, 11:22) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    All the ladies did well...this show is going to be tight!!
  • ..... (20/07/2014, 12:48) Like (10) Dislike (6) Reply
    Ms maduro child will win
  • Hmm (20/07/2014, 14:05) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    I don't actually know any if the young ladies so had no pre conceived favorite . Based on last nights performances I would say #1 would best represent BVI as queen.
  • Curious (20/07/2014, 15:38) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Contestant #5 is very beautiful and her smile lights up the place.....best to luck to all the contestants.....
  • hot gyal (20/07/2014, 16:26) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Doniesha have it.. Not being bias either she was awesome and well prepared
  • ........ (20/07/2014, 16:43) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    So who came out ahead?
    • my two cents (20/07/2014, 19:54) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      #1 and #4. Doneisha came ready but overdid the promotion. Parsons is miss intellect hands down but needs more confidence. #5 promo was interesting but the interview was a flop. Expected more from #2 and #3.
      • Teacher (21/07/2014, 08:57) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
        The interview was a flop because Zoe kept pushing her and pushing her after she already said "I would not change anything" I believe this was intentional as she obviously was the best in the "SELL BVI" segment.
        • Well said (21/07/2014, 09:41) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
          Teacher...I agree, Those answers are a matter of opinion. Zoe needed not to push her after she said she wouldnt change anything...I hope they took that into consideration. Only #4 answered her question...
          • English Teacher (21/07/2014, 14:39) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
            #4 was not the only one who answered her questions. To be honest im still waiting to hear how she'll get persons to be more involved in volunteer work -____-
            "start from primary school" <---- they never asked when to begin. HOW!!? (make the benefits known to them; the experience, doors that will open, people you'll meet, etc)
      • Me (21/07/2014, 10:07) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
        how you can over do the over the promotion is a competition is your best or nothing that my two cents.
  • Thingtotalk (20/07/2014, 17:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    When will we see the contestants for the miss jr bvi? (Posters etc)
  • xxxxxxxx (20/07/2014, 18:58) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    The girl that was the young professional on VINO will win hands down
  • Mommy#2 (20/07/2014, 21:13) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Doneisha Maduro Findlay was awesome last evening. She is poised, intellectual and very confident. She will be a great ambassador for the Virgin Islands. Alvera and Emmett did a great job and she gave both of them credit last evening. Go Team Dora. Love you.
  • all ah we (21/07/2014, 06:46) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    They are all winners
  • vgboy (21/07/2014, 10:07) Like (1) Dislike (9) Reply
    all said n done vg goin with dis one 2
  • hello (21/07/2014, 13:51) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    VG Bringing this one home too!
  • Judith (21/07/2014, 21:26) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    Who ever wins have very big shoes to fill from small girl. That reigning Miss BVI what I saw last night is a natural beauty, poise, intelligent, and very humble I don't think there was one ever like her and there might not be one like her.
  • @Judith (21/07/2014, 23:44) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Stuppssss, she is good but she has nothing that extra over others I have seen...
    • Judith (23/07/2014, 13:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Ok it is conformed that you blind, deaf and half dumb..................ayou don't recognize good things in ayou own land when ayou see them . then again that is where your blindness kicks in....
      • @ Judith (23/07/2014, 20:50) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        You are from the posse of the three blind mice. I like the young lady but thee were many Miss BVI better than her..
  • good (22/07/2014, 14:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    clothe in righteousness,shine.......
  • tolagirl (22/07/2014, 21:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    WHERE SELLING TICKETS FOR THE SHOW


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