On Sunday 23rd July 2023, activities for St.Kitts and Nevis Carnival officially commenced when the Pageant Planning Committee held individual interviews with this year’s Miss St Kitts and Nevis pageant applicants.
During the meetings, the Committee assessed the mental preparedness of the candidates and discussed various vital aspects of this year’s competition.
The applicants also had a chance to share information about their backgrounds, hobbies, and interests, while also explaining how they plan to utilize the pageant to enhance their platforms and professional lives.
These interviews play a crucial role in selecting the most deserving candidates for the upcoming pageant.
Chairperson of the Pageant Planning Committee, Mr Javon Liburd expressed his utmost satisfaction with the interviews that were conducted. He stated that “the early start to the planning and preparations for the Pageant will ensure that contestants are emotionally, physically and mentally prepared.” He further stated that the “aim of the committee is to ensure that this year’s pageant is top tier and one of the most sought-after competitions for this year’s Carnival.”
Miss St. Kitts and Nevis is open to female citizens of St Kitts and Nevis between the ages of 18 and 26. Registration for the pageant closed on the 5th of July, 2023 and 6 contestants will be selected to compete in the Pageant on the 28th of December, 2023.
The reigning National Carnival Queen, Miss Shafeyah Guishard is set to compete regionally in the Miss Jaycees Queen Pageant in Antigua on 31st July 2023 and in the Miss Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant in Nevis on 7th August 2023.
For more information on this year’s National Carnival, go to www.skncarnival.com or visit the National Carnival Secretariat in the E.C. Daniel Building on Cayon Street. Also, follow skncarnival on Instagram and Facebook for further updates.