Freeport, Bahamas – It was a night of mystique, wonder, beauty, intelligent and poise as the 2012 Miss Grand Bahama contestant were unveiled on April 6th at Sabor Restaurant and Bar at the Pelican Bay Hotel in Freeport.
Under the theme, “Mystical Wonders of Grand Bahama”, the contestants started the show with brightly coloured swimsuits from the Colors of the Caribbean. The audience enjoyed the beautiful pastel colors of the summer dresses from Transition Clothing store as each contestant introduced themselves to the audience and answered a question from the event hostesses, Miss Earth Bahamas 2011, Kerel Pinder and Dr. Gwendolyn Rolle of BTVI College.
This year’s contestants are Gabrielle Wong sponsored by Turning Bar, Abilene Jones sponsored by Lneliba, Carlene Johnson sponsored by Ocean Reef Resorts, Miss Grand Bahama 2011 Keriann Stuart, Mone’t Johnson sponsored by Sawyers Fresh Market, Kristie Farah sponsored by Bella Rose, Christen Barrowsponsored by Alvernia Foods Cat Island, and Andria Miller sponsored by Pier 1 Restaurant.
Organization would like to to offer their thanks to the event sponsor, Pelican Bay Hotel, thanking Della Bridgewater and staff for there support.
With the competition underway, we are all wondering who will be the 2012 Miss Grand Bahama?
Next on the pageant schedule the contestants will be attending church service Easter Sunday at Saint Nickolaus Church in High Rock.
The Fitness Challenge is set for April 21, 2012 at the YMCA; the Top Model & Talent Competition will be on May 4, 2012 at 8pm at Island Sea Resort; the Evening Gown and Swimsuit Competition will be on May 12, 2012 sponsored by Treasure Bay Casino at 8pm ; the Float Parade and National Costume Judging: May 19, 2012, float parade starts from the YMCA finish at Grand Bahama Yacht Club; and the Main event, the “2012 Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant” will be held on May 20th, 2012 at the Hilton Outten Convention Center.
Please come out and support these lovely young ladies, of which one will wear the crown and represent her island and country. This main event will be a black tie affair. VIP tickets $35.00, General $25.00, and at the door $30.00. The Pre-Show will commence at 8:15pm, with the Main Show and Competition Finals commencing at 9pm
Online voting is now underway at the Miss Grand Bahama 2012 Facebook page. ‘Like’ your favourite contestant in the “Official ‘People’s Choice’ Voting” album.
Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Organization wishes to say thanks to their sponsors: TurnIng Bar, Lneliba, Ocean Reef, Sawyers Fresh Market, Pier 1 Restaurant, Alvernia Foods Cat Island, Bella Rose, Kelly’s, Robbin Whachell and TheBahamasWeekly.com, Terreve College, Island Seas Resort, Treasure Bay Casino, Pelican Bay Hotel, The Grand Bahama Yacht Club, Club Neptune’s, Dr. Percentie, YMCA, Bahamian Brewery, Patric, Escanti Shoe Outlet, Empress, Mrs Jacqueline Gray, Kindra Williams, Nikie Severe – Miss Grand Bahama 2010, Keriann Stuart – Miss Grand Bahama 2011, Kerel Pinder – Miss Bahamas Earth, Dr. Gwendolyn Rolle, Transition, A Ware, Bandolera, Whites ETC, Animale, Cleo’s Boutique, and Glorious Fashion.
Robbin Whachell
