'Grateful for the opportunity to go to St Kitts and represent my VI’- Maya Z. V. Marcelin
Reflecting on her achievement, she expressed, "This feeling [is] so unreal and unexpected, but I am so grateful for the opportunity to go to St Kitts and represent my VI with grace, beauty, and pride."
Maya Z. V. Marcelin made history with her victory at the 2025 Miss Haynes Smith Talented Teen Caribbean Pageant on the evening of Monday, December 29, 2025, bringing significant attention to the Virgin Islands as the year comes to a close.
Marcelin emphasised her pride in representing the Virgin Islands and showcasing her talent throughout the Caribbean.
Use platform to make impact
"Honestly, I'm ready to sleep, but I'm also eager to make an impact using my platform," she stated.
Her platform, 'Eat Well, Move Well, Live Well', focuses on crucial health issues affecting the Caribbean. She remarked, "It addresses a significant problem in the Caribbean, where teens face stigma related to unhealthy habits, lack of physical activity, and challenges with depression and mental health."
She added, "I want to inspire and educate the youth in the Caribbean to change their diets, increase their physical activity, and connect with something more spiritual.”
Anticipates participating in Miss Teen Universe
When asked about her upcoming plans, she shared, "I will be participating in Miss Teen Universe, representing the VI in Nicaragua. I'm ready to step on stage, showcasing my intellect and poise, and I am proud to represent the VI.”
Marcelin expressed her gratitude, saying, "I want to shout out to God, first and foremost. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to represent the VI. I also want to thank my parents and supporters."
Additionally, she thanked the Miss Teen BVI Committee for their strong support, stating it was an outlet for her during challenging times. “Whenever I was feeling down, you always push me back up on that course.’’ She also thanked her supporters for always being on her side.
Courtsey call
Ms Marcelin’s historic victory was celebrated with a courtesy call to the Premier of the Virgin Islands, the Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), upon her return home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
The Office of the Premier announced that a full sit-down conversation will be released at 4:00 PM today, December 31, 2025, featuring the Premier and Maya Z. V. Marcelin, the 2025 Miss Haynes Smith Talented Teen Caribbean.
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Another thin..every other day or just about there are photos ofvthese black girls claiming scores jn physical appearance morecthsn.lijely,they could hardly read write comprehend.
Mormon like.
How about a listing and news about academic achievements and at the end of school year.a listing oc Colleges of acceptance ...we could get a better understanding of what really matters. We could better gage the gaps and discern those needing attention and focus our future as a positive development of a possible and livable future existence. With Andrew Fahie face and place an unforgettable unerasable international disgrace the least we could do is practice accuracy and ditch the Tom foolery habits.
She went to St. Kitts and won a Caribbean pageant. Congratulations young lady.
Recognize her and others such as herself as who they are,giving them a light to like and to recognize their real selves and origins. They can never be whole otherwise and will always remain as seeing and behaving as less than. with personal and societal behaviours to match. And a continum of mashup..