No longer smiling: Mr & Miss Jr BVI yet to receive their prizes
The two emerged victorious after a close to five-hour long battle in the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College in Paraquita Bay; competing in Introduction, Swim Wear, Black and White Affair, Talent, Evening Wear and Question and Answer rounds on Sunday July 10, 2016.
The event was spearheaded by the East End/ Long Look Festival Committee.
‘Overbearing’
The information about the prizes not yet presented was first brought to the attention of this news site by a concerned individual with first-hand knowledge of the matter.
According to a source, the two were told that it was being worked on, however, no time frame was given and it is a waiting game.
“Please note this has nothing to do with her [Thomas] as she said that she is not the type of person to be begging anyone for anything, this young lady has done so much already and no credit has been given to her. I think that it is time the committee got some light shined on them because it is over bearing,” one of our sources said.
The source also added that Ms Thomas was supposed to participate in an international pageant; however, she was informed too late to attend and was even told to foot the bill. We were; however, unable to confirm this as when contacted the Chairperson of the organising committee, Sandra Potter- Warrican, flatly refused to comment.
Awards won
Thomas captured awards for Miss Popularity, Miss Intellect, Miss Congeniality and Best Talent, while Trim copped every award: Mr Popularity, Mr Intellect, Mr Congeniality, Most Poised, Mr Photogenic, Best Swimwear, Best Talent, Best Black and White Affair and Best Evening Wear.
The first runner up position went to Dyese Turnbull, who swept awards for Most Poised, Best Black and White affair and Best Evening Wear, while the Second Runner up went to Dje’moyia Smith who took the award for the Miss Photogenic.
We understood that among the items the Miss Junior BVI was promised were $1,500, electronic devices and a round trip to Puerto Rico.
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