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 July, 2023 and 6 contestants will be selected to compete in the Pageant on the 28th 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
a draw, we wanted to win but we got the championship and back to the premier league where we really belong,” Akins said. Nigeria, and had 15 corners with only two from their opponents. Australia, again without injured Chelsea striker Sam Kerr, took the lead in first-half injury time, but the advantage only lasted five minutes as Kanu provided a calm finish after Rasheedat Ajibade’s cross deflected into her path.
Ohale’s brave header, which saw her accidentally kicked in the ribs by Kennedy as she headed in from close range, put Nigeria ahead before Barcelona striker Oshoala scored expertly from a tight angle. That came after Kennedy inadvertently headed the ball past her own goalkeeper and into Oshoala’s path.
Australia piled on the pressure as Kennedy headed over and Alex Chidiac shot too high. With goalkeeper Arnold up for a corner, Kennedy then scored to give the home side hope, but Nigeria hung on for the three points. For the coach of Mantab Deren Huggins, going unbeaten in the season but yet still not winning the title, is a bitter moment.
“Don’t even know what to say….fellas went out and tried their best. I think it’s just poor communication because that goal is a mistake really. We tried to fight back but in the end, we tried our best,” Huggins said. “The team feels heartbroken, to be honest.
For me personally, I feel sad right now; undefeated and still ain’t win the league. The aim was to be undefeated but we were to win (the title).” President of the SKNFA Atiba Harris presented the winning trophy to Southstars in the presence of SKNFA second vice president and head of competitions Cuthbert Caines.
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