Miss Caribbean Diva 2009
St. Kitts and Nevis is New Queen
~Yes, Miss St. Kitts and Nevis, Shinika Mercer was crowned Miss Caribbean Diva 2009.~
Not only the title, but Mercer proudly walked away with the Miss Congeniality, Miss Intellect, Best Seller of Tickets, Best Diva Wear and Business Wear awards! What a WIN!
For those who are unaware, the Miss Caribbean Diva Pageant was held on June 29, 2009, and many are glad it came and went! It took place after a very late start, at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall, ending at 2:30 am!
SKNvibes informed that the contestants were drawn from the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, British Virgin Islands, St. Lucia, Grenada, Haiti, Dominica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and St. Kitts and Nevis.
Virgin Islands Platinum News reported that the show which featured nine contestants, started two hours late, and by the end of the show, patrons who complimented the performances of the young ladies, expressed distaste over the length of the show. “Mercer said that though the competition was tough, she is happy that she came out the winner after all her hard work.”
First Runner up went to Miss Grenada, Arianna McQuilkin, who also copped Best Ambassadorial Speech, Miss Popularity and 2nd best seller of tickets. Second runner up went to Miss BVI, Andrea Howe who also won Miss Poised.
Miss Dominican Republic, Darys Smith who secured third place also won Best Evening Wear, while fourth place went to Miss Trinidad and Tobago, Mickisha Gould-Foster who won 3rd best seller of tickets. The crowning was done by the first Miss Caribbean Diva, Krystal Maduro, who held her reign for the last three years.
Rashidi Clenance was the host for the evening while the Judges were Nadia Harrigan, Purnel Thomas, Dionne Mitchelle, Xavier Pemberton and Karia Christopher.
Miss BVI and Miss Teen Diva contestants made a special appearance.
It was a great contest and all contestants did a great job.
Nevis Lover ~ Becca Briley 
