The newly crowned Miss British Virgin Islands 2024, Adacia Adonis, secured a 4th place finish at the Miss Jaycees Queen Show 2024, the highest ranking ever achieved by a Miss BVI contestant.

Though she did not claim the top spot, Adonis stood out among the 11 contestants as she competed fiercely in the pageant held at the Antigua Recreation Ground on July 31.

The crown ultimately went to Shan Lucien of St. Lucia, who dominated the evening by winning several major awards, including Most True to the Theme, Best Talent, Best Modeling in Evening Wear, and Best Evening Wear. Lucien’s victory highlighted the competition’s theme, “Beauty Unbroken,” celebrating the resilience and spirit of Caribbean women.

Desrie Markham of Antigua and Barbuda earned the title of 1st runner-up, along with awards for Best Swimsuit and Congeniality, while Grenada’s Amonai Francis, the 2nd runner-up, took home the Interview Award. Miss Guadeloupe, Kaéna Rangassamy, was named Miss Photogenic.

This year’s Miss Jaycees Queen Show marked its 61st anniversary, continuing a rich tradition of celebrating Caribbean culture, beauty, and talent. The event, themed “Beauty Unbroken,” featured vibrant performances, stunning fashion, and showcased the enduring strength of women from across the region.

Since its inception in 1963, the Miss Jaycees Queen Show has become a cornerstone of Caribbean pageantry, drawing participants and spectators from across the globe. This year’s event was broadcast live, allowing a worldwide audience to witness the crowning of the 2024 queen and celebrate the achievements of all the contestants.

 

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In the Groovy Soca segment, LJ captivated the audience with his hit “Don’t Stop,” securing the crown and also taking home a $4,000 prize. Demonstrating his versatility, LJ also earned second place in the Power Soca segment, adding an additional $1,000 to his winnings.

J Versatile is the first runner-up in both the Power and Groovy segments. His impressive performances earned him $2,000 for each category, totaling $4,000.

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The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the Virgin Islands has announced the winning design for the commemorative license plate celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Emancipation Festival.

Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, congratulated Mr. Shaquille Bell for his winning graphic design. “Mr. Bell’s contribution to our 70th Festival Celebrations captures the spirit of freedom and marks this historical milestone through this limited-edition commemorative license plate,” said Honourable Rymer.

Acting DMV Commissioner, Mr. Gregory Skelton, stated that the plates are currently on order and the public will be notified once they are available for purchase. “We received 32 submissions for this historic event and enlisted Industry Experts to select the winning design,” said Skelton. The judging panel included representatives from the Tourist Board, senior graphic artists, a local youth graphic artist, and officials from the Ministry of Communications and Works.

The commemorative plate features a unique design that honors the Virgin Islands’ rich history and culture. It includes the inscription “Virgin Islands” at the top and “Nature’s Little Secret” at the bottom, adhering to the design competition guidelines.

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