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Dawnalee Stevens-Hodge wins CIL Coconut Tart Competition

- Alric Smith takes 2nd place; Shirlyn Farrington & Jennifer Bertie tie for third place
Director of Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) Mrs Simone T. Montsanto holds up the winning tart in the absence of baker Dawnalee Stevens-Hodge. Photo: VINO
The second-place tart by Alric Smith. The tarts were judged on presentation, taste, and texture. Photo: VINO
The second-place tart by Alric Smith. The tarts were judged on presentation, taste, and texture. Photo: VINO
Alric Smith aka ‘Doughboy’, right, seen here with Managing Director of Caribbean Insurers Ltd (CIL) Mr Brian W. Jermyn, placed second and pocketed $150.00. Photo: CIL
Alric Smith aka ‘Doughboy’, right, seen here with Managing Director of Caribbean Insurers Ltd (CIL) Mr Brian W. Jermyn, placed second and pocketed $150.00. Photo: CIL
There were some 22 entries in the Coconut Tart Competition organised by Caribbean Insurers Limited. Photo: CIL/Facebook
There were some 22 entries in the Coconut Tart Competition organised by Caribbean Insurers Limited. Photo: CIL/Facebook
The tarts were judged on presentation, taste, and texture. Photo: CIL/Facebook
The tarts were judged on presentation, taste, and texture. Photo: CIL/Facebook
The panel of eight judges at work during the Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) Coconut Tart Competition at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on Friday, November 24, 2023. Photo: CIL
The panel of eight judges at work during the Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) Coconut Tart Competition at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on Friday, November 24, 2023. Photo: CIL
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The debate probably still rages on as to which tart is the best; however, in the meantime, Dawnalee Stevens-Hodge has been declared the best when it comes to making coconut tarts.

Stevens-Hodge was declared the winner by a panel of eight judges when Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) held its Coconut Tart Competition at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park on Friday, November 24, 2023.

There were some 22 entries in the competition.

Stevens-Hodge won the top prize of $250.00 and plenty of bragging rights.

Alric Smith aka ‘Doughboy’ placed second and pocketed $150.00 while Shirlyn Farrington and Jennifer Bertie were tied for third place, having the same number of points. The third place prize was $100.00.

The tarts were judged on presentation, taste, and texture.

CIL impressed with participation

Director of CIL Mrs Simone T. Montsanto said the event was a success and that she was “impressed” with the number of participants.

“It was a fun community event that suits the season,” Mrs Montsanto told Virgin Islands News Online.

“It’s the most debated tart on social media,” she added.

Mrs Montsanto noted too that CIL is now focused on its Traditional Christmas Cake from Around the World Competition scheduled for Christmas in the City on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Some 20 entries have been received for that competition.

The top prize is $350.00.

14 Responses to “Dawnalee Stevens-Hodge wins CIL Coconut Tart Competition”

  • LCS (29/11/2023, 10:28) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulation to the winners!!!
  • Coconut (29/11/2023, 10:30) Like (4) Dislike (12) Reply
    I was amused to read the above article on Tarts. In my country a tart is a skimpily dressed female usually offering services for a fee. While First class tarts are expensive, second class tarts should be avoided at all costs.
    • @Coconut (29/11/2023, 11:37) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
      So I did some research and yes in the 19 century tart was used as a slang… but the pastry had the name first.. So I hope this info helps to settle your amusement????…
    • @Coconut (29/11/2023, 22:08) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      You are a real jackas*! Later when you brush your teeth before going to bed, look straight ahead and you will recognise the real tart. If you don't get it ask your father, he banged that tart.
  • Top Coconut Tart (29/11/2023, 11:15) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Companies and citizens order your coconut tarts for xmas, look no further. Congratulations.
  • PRIZE MONEY TOO SMALL THOUGH (29/11/2023, 11:16) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    WAY TO GO DAWN.....CONGRATS! FROM NORTH SOUND
  • ... (29/11/2023, 13:15) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Where was this promoted I did not see before on vino must have been the best kept secret on the face of the planet but big ups to the winners
  • homegrown (29/11/2023, 14:16) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Dawn!!! I didn’t know you does bake, but you representing well! Keep up the good work
  • Wrong winner (29/11/2023, 14:19) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    Alric should be the winner, that judge was unfair, "Period"
  • Tastey (29/11/2023, 15:55) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wrong winner that your opinion. That's why the judges were only given numbers instead of names.
  • sense (29/11/2023, 16:15) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ coconut. We all know what a tart was so many years ago. You know for many many years now, a tart is a fruit pie. Be nice please. Congratulations to all entrants.
  • The watchdog (30/11/2023, 03:26) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job to cil for always giving back to the community
  • Kingdom Chic (30/11/2023, 09:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hmmmm....Wondering Where was Brent Hoyte for this occasion???


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