Miss TT wins International Jamzone Pageant.

By Umadevi Bux –

Trinidadian, Breige Wilson, 23, was early Wednesday morning crowned Miss Jamzone International after an exhilarating four-hour contest held at the National Cultural Centre.
Meanwhile, Guyana’s Alicia Bess, 23, came in as first runner-up; Curacao’s Marvia Laurence, 28, as the second runner-up; St Kitts and Nevis’ Zinga lmo, 18, the third runner up and St Lucia’s Consuelo Dupal, 21, as the fourth runner-up.
The beauties were given the final question: “If you were a doctor and the Caribbean was your patient, what would your prescription be to cure the region from crime and violence.”

Show more love
Coming on stage first was Miss TT, who said the Caribbean needs to show more love and focus on youth and development as a unit because it is too disconnected. She said there should be more focus on law and regulations.
The queen went on to note that countries need to relate to their neighbours so that they can work together in addressing delinquent children by enforcing laws under the security sectors throughout the territories, and by instilling good morals in youths.
The contestants also took part in the Fantasy Swimsuit Segment where Miss Antigua displayed her swimsuit under the theme “What Antigua has to offer”; Miss British Virgin Islandswore a blue swimsuit representing water of the Caribbean Sea; Miss Curacao had an amazing display of bright colours depicting tourist attraction to the region; Miss Guyana’s swimsuit displayed royalty, advocating for a better Guyana; Miss Jamaica showcased a sunshine girl with balloons attached to her swimwear to reflect her personality; Miss St Kitts and Nevis showcased her simplicity with an elegant swimwear; Miss TT displayed a theme highlighting the pacific gardens; while Miss U. S. Virgin Islands showcased the vibrancies of nature.
Crowd favourite
Meanwhile, the Evening Gown segment was judged on model appeal, confidence, stage presence, impact and crowd appeal.
During this segment, Miss Curacao who was decked out in a glamorous green gown was the crowd’s favourite. She took the stage with immense poise, grace and charm.
Miss Antigua graced the stage with a hand-painted gown called “Fire and flame”, which represented talents of the country through lust, passion and desire. Miss BVIs’ gown was themed “Pearl of the sea”, shimmering to reflect the beauty of the sea. Miss Guyana’s theme focused on the idea of “Scorch by sunset”, displaying sunrise to sunset and the golden mythical city of El Dorado.
Miss Jamaica’s gown was themed “Girl on fire”. Miss St Kitts and Nevis depicted “Nature’s Fantasy”, with a vision of the Caribbean Sea.
Miss St Lucia highlighted St Lucia’s sunset with a stunning orange and red gown. Miss TT’s gown featured a theme depicting a breezy and cool Caribbean belt, with charm and simplicity.

Miss U.S. Virgin Islands showcased the night’s sky by displaying the Caribbean sky with her shimmering blue gown.
Lively performance
The contestants and the crowd were also treated to performances from the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT& T) Jingle and Song competition winner Ryan Leonard Hoppie, who serenaded the girls with his renditions.
Hits and Jams Entertainment also included Lisa Punch to their collection of talented artistes to keep the audience alive with her new releases. The contestants also took part in on stage chit-chat on their careers and dreams, most of which was inspiring to the audience.
Meanwhile, the outgoing Miss Jamzone International Queen, Miss Jamaica Kerrie Baylis noted that her experience and reign has allowed her to reach out to people and focus on the region, not just one country.