Leila Pacey, 24 years old, who is representing England, will be drawing on a family tradition of success when she competes in the 28th Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth and believes that her heritage enables her to feel truly international. Leila is no stranger to the contest as her mother, Michelle (nee Ward), is a previous […]
Joiada Lartey, 29 years-old, who was born (and lives in) London and has mixed Ghanaian (predominantly) and Jamaican heritage, believes that she has the correct blend of contest experience, life-style and motivation to win the 28th Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth title which she learned about from the social media. She describes herself as being “adventurous,
Elizabeth Donaldson is our first declared contestant in the upcoming 28th Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth pageant, and she is unique in being the oldest entrant in a contest which has broken barriers in so many ways. She first heard about the title three years ago on a Google search for contests which accommodated older entrants,
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By Natalie Maximin in conversation with Clayton Goodwin Caribbean and African beauty contests are blooming in the United Kingston, and Caribcommx’ own blooming beauty Natalie Maximin has been there to ensure that our readers shared in the events. Generally, she was well-impressed by the high standard of presentation and participation, while, at the same time,
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By Clayton Goodwin Rochelle Allen set beauty pageants astir when she came runner-up in the prestigious Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth contest towards the end of 2024. It wasn’t only that at 5ft 3ins she was considerably shorter than the standard tall, blue-eyed blonde of tradition but at 53 years old she was twice the age,
By Clayton Goodwin Ashena Green, the reigning Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth, has arrived in Ghana for a scheduled programme of meetings, charity and promotional appearances, and, of course, the opportunity to experience the country’s social, cultural and natural life. The welcome at the airport was led by Miss International Africa. Before her return on 14th
Margarette Alcindor held the Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth in the 1980s Golden Age of Caribbean/African beauty contests when such events attracted national media interest. A Ghanaian, she was the first African to take the crown. Today Margarette shares her recollections of those days, what it meant to be title-holder, and thoughts of the title today
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By Clayton Goodwin Ashena Green – 26th Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth Shirley de Lawrence – Director of Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth Ashena Green, a 23 years-old student, representing Jamaica became the 26th Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth title-holder in an evening of spectacle and action at the Rock Tower, Tufnell Park, London. She impressed the judges
