Tuesday, April 17, 2007

'Sweet Sixteen' - Miss Queen of the Islands sashes sixteen beauties for inaugural pageant



Toronto, Saturday April 14th, 2007 - The committee for the 1st annual 'Miss Queen of the Islands' gave Toronto a preview of the 16 contestants competing at Jamaal Magloire's upcoming beauty pageant in June.

The pageant will be dominated by Trinidadian hopefuls (8), each representing several Trinidad regions (including Diego Martin, Couva, San Fernando, Princess Town, La Brea). Other island representives include Barbados, Antigua, Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Kitts / Nevis, Jamaica and Grenada.

Contestants will compete in a number of categories, including swimwear, evening wear and a talent competition. The crowning winner will walk away with $2000 cash and a array of other prizes.

The crowning of 'Miss Queen of the Islands' takes place on June 23rd and contestants will also be making a guest appearance at Jamaal Magloire's CARIBANA bandlaunch at Shangri-La Banquet Hall in Markham on Saturday May 12th.

Originally slated to be hosted at the Grand Bacchus Banquet Centre, committee members have announced that the pageant will be moved to the Capitol Event Theatre, due to overwelming demand for tickets. Tickets for the 'Miss Queen of the Islands' pageant go on sale May 1st and will be $35.

For more information or to inquire about sponsorship opportunites, please call 416-797-8040 or visit www.MissQueenoftheIslands.ca.

CLICK HERE to view full photo set of the Sashing Ceremony

http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_miss_queen_of_the_islands_sashing.htm

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