Miss Grand Bahama readies for China pageant

 Sophia Smith, Proprietor of Escante Shoes, selects a bold red high heeled shoe for the upcoming Miss Friendship International Pageant to be held in China. (Photo credit: V.I.P. Services Ltd.)

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- As Miss Grand Bahama, Tempestt Stubbs, prepares for her first international competition, the Miss Friendship International Pageant which is scheduled to take place in China from September 7 - 28, 2010, she is busy co-ordinating each outfit from head to toe. Thanks to two local stores, she is able to stand with pride and shine with added appeal as she selects new foot wear and accessories.

"I am thrilled to travel to China to represent Grand Bahama Island and indeed The Bahamas," says Miss Grand Bahama. "This is one of the main reasons why I entered the Miss Grand Bahama competition. I wanted the opportunity to travel and I consider it a privilege to represent my island and my country."

With the many wardrobe changes, Escante Shoes proprietor, Sophia Smith, offered to furnish half a dozen pairs of shoes in any style or color required. "I am delighted to help Miss Grand Bahama look her best," says Ms. Smith.

With the wide choice range offered, Miss Grand Bahama carefully contemplated matching her shoes to her gowns.
Miss Grand Bahama's next stop was at Patrice, a store located in the Arcade Building that specializes in accessories. Here Miss Grand Bahama carefully surveyed the casual wear and jewelry selections.

 Miss Grand Bahama aims to look her best throughout her three week stay in China. (Photo credit: V.I.P. Services Ltd.)

A former beauty queen herself, Mrs. Patrice Campbell said, "Being a former Miss Bahamas, I understand the need to have a varied selection of accessories, so it a pleasure for me to assist Miss Grand Bahama with pulling together her wardrobe, as she represents our island internationally."


 

Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Organization launches website

CLICK HERE: Screen capture of the new Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant website. 

Freeport, Bahamas - The Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Organization is pleased to announce the launch of their official website at www.missgrandbahamabeautypageant.org where you can find photos and information on all the contestants, judges and scheduled events that lead up to the big day of May 16th when one of the eight young beauties will take the crown from reigning queen Nikie Severe. The beauty pageant will once again be held at the Hilton Outten Convention Center.


The new hopefuls are Celina McCardy ( McCardy Contruction ) , Tempest Stubbs ( Midway Electronics) , Shequera King ( SkyBahamas) , Cindy Lewis ( Grand Bahama Bone Fishing Company) , Remi Henderson ( Syngad Services) , McKishine Wilmott ( Grand Bahama Tank Cleaning ) , Valdena Bain ( DJ's Construction) , and Rayne Armbrister ( Traffic Bahamas ).

Miss Grand Bahama Organization unveils eight beautiful contestants

The 2010 Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant contestants with the reigning queen, Nikie Severe. The new hopefuls are Celina McCardy (Hold the Tiger), Tempest Stubbs (Midway Electronics) , Shequera King (SkyBahamas), Cindy Lewis (Grand Bahama Bone Fishing Company) , Remi Henderson (Syngad Services) , McKishine Wilmott (Paradise Property & Development Co) , Valdena  Bain (DJ's Construction), and Rayne Armbrister (Sol - y - Luna Restaurant & Bar)  (Photo: Leshan Ferguson)

 Submitted by Bahamas Weekly

 FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Eight beautiful young ladies were magically unveiled at a special reception held at Sabor Restaurant and Bar at the Pelican Bay Hotel on April 2nd.

Wrapped in white scarves, each contestant was revealed to the public and made their walk around the pool area which was packed with their friends, supporters, family and tourists visiting the island.

The new hopefuls are Celina McCardy (Hold the Tiger), Tempest Stubbs (Midway Electronics), Shequera King (SkyBahamas) , Cindy Lewis (Grand Bahama Bone Fishing Company) , Remi Henderson (Syngad Services), McKishine Wilmott (Paradise Property & Development Co), Valdena Bain (DJ's Construction), and Rayne Armbrister (Sol - y - Luna Restaurant & Bar) ranging from 17 to 23 years of age.

Assisted by the mistress of ceremony April Crowther-Gow, each contestant was given the opportunity to introduce herself to the audience and made a second appearance in swim suits covered with bright orange wraps for the second half of the presentation.

Supporting the event was Minister of Housing the Hon Kenneth Russell. The reigning Miss Grand Bahama, Nikie Severe gave a brief account of her exciting year and was swamped with photograph requests from tourists after the show.
"The Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Organization wishes to say thank you to our contestant sponsors; a special thank you to Marva Munroe of Pelican Bay at Lucaya; and the management and staff at Sabor for a job well done. Thanks to all of our fans who came out, it was a great pleasure to see such community support and to receive such well wishes. Thank you so much for being there," said Glenn Davis, founder of the beauty pageant. 

Eight beautiful young ladies stand in front of the Pelican Bay Hotel at the official unveiling of the new contestants for the Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant which is will take place on May 16th at the Hilton Outten Convention Center. Left to right is: Tempest Stubbs, Rayne Armbrister, Shequera King, Celina McCardy, Remi Henderson, McKishine Wilmott, Cindy Lewis, and Valdena Bain.  (Photo: Leshan Ferguson)

 

 Next in the 2010/11 Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant is the Talent and Top Model competition set for April 30th at 8pm at the Island Seas Resort. Come out and see the talented contestants display their talent and strut their stuff on the runway.

A float parade will take place on May 1st starting from the YMCA at 4pm and arriving for a presentation at Port Lucaya Marketplace at 6:30pm.

May 16th is the big day where one of these lovely young ladies will take the crown. The beauty pageant will once again be held at the Hilton Outten Convention Center.