Miss Trinidad & Tobago UK 2016 National Queen Grand Finals Brochure

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CARIVOG INTERNATIONAL MESSAGE As the years goes by in our personal lives and careers, the passion to continue facing and overcoming obstacles can be diminished. These obstacles can be foreboding and so keeping your dreams and fuelling your passion to make each year memorable and successful can take its toll.

creative arts consisting of displays, competitions and live performances and a unique night time Carnival with performers from around the globe and contestants, representing countries with street festivals, vying for the coveted title of Ms Universal Carnival Queen.

Carivog International in Trinidad and the UK has always believed in a holistic cultural development in the arts; be it talent, beauty pageantry or Carnival.

We have faced up squarely to the obstacles that appear before us and have triumphed. With this year Theme: ”Tobago, Paradise Isle”

On behalf of the Directors of Carivog and its committees, we hope that the participants in all three events will gain valuable insights and benefits from participating, see the potential for new opportunities – personal, professional and cultural, and to those visiting Tobago for the first time, take back with them memorable and pleasant experiences.

So this year, we have thrown down the gauntlet, yet again, to raise our efforts to a higher plane: to achieve excellence in the arts, to promote the culture of the country of our birth and to focus on talent, beauty and intelligence.

This year there are two new events. In London, the Trinidad and Tobago UK Talented Teens competition that is a special feature of the 2016 Beauty Pageant, Ms Trinidad & Tobago UK. Eligibility to participate include residency in the United Kingdom, a link by heritage or parentage to Trinidad and Tobago and age. The Competition showcases the talent of our youths in any art form – singing, playing an instrument or any performance art.

Everyone is a winner. Aspiring and achieving together.

Faith and Prayer keeps us together as one against all odds Angela Cox, Chairman of Ms Trinidad & Tobago UK & Talented Teens Competition Valerie Noreiga, Artistic Director, Ms T&T UK & Talented Teens Competition Sheanna Alleyne, Artistic Director, Caribbean & World Creative Arts Expo.

The second innovation this year is in Tobago; The Caribbean and World Creative Arts Expo.

This event will be a cultural exposition of the

WISHING YOU A HAPPY 54TH

INDEPENDENCE DAY | 31st August 2016

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ABOUT TOBAGO PARADISE ISLE

At a cursory glance, the island of Tobago is like any other tourist destination with its long stretches of sandy beaches, calm crystal clear waters, blue skies, balmy breezes and lots of tropical sunshine.

But Tobago is far more than just being a typical tropical paradise. It has much more to offer the visitor, investor or returning national.

Beneath its waters, it is surrounded by gently sloping coral reefs, plunging submarine cliffs and volcanic formations with seas teeming with myriad tropical fishes, hundreds of corals, whales, sharks, manta rays, squid and turtles.

On land, there is a central ridge of volcanic hills and the oldest protected forest in the Western Hemisphere that is a nirvana to naturalists. And its people? Their warmth, friendliness and multi-cultural heritage add to this complex picture of the sister isle of Trinidad, open for business and returning nationals.  Ansel Wong

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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO UK QUEEN 2014 SOPHIA JOSEPH

Leaving Address from the outgoing Trinidad & Tobago UK Queen 2014 - Sophia Joseph It has been such a great pleasure and privilege, to represent and be an ambassador to the country of my heritage Trinidad & Tobago.

I have had the opportunity to represent the Diaspora of our beautiful isles at many events throughout my reign on so many levels ranging, from local Trinidad UK residents picnic events to the international platform of the World Travel Market. It has been a journey of personal development and education learning more about the flora, fauna and culture, in order to be able to communicate knowledgeably and promote our beautiful sister Isles to all whom I meet .

One of highlights of my reign was meeting our Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley on his inauguration visit to United Kingdom. It was with great pride I was introduced and was even lucky to have a brief exchange of words with the Prime Minister as he asked me about my title.

Above: Sight seeing at Fort James Tobago; Inset: Meeting the Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley in London

My prize trip to Trinidad and Tobago, was absolutely wonderful where I went on nature hikes did fashion shoots, addressed speeches to dignitaries, I would like to thank our hosts, the Ministry of tourism Tobago Tourist board and other officials and organisations who warmly welcomed me. Also our host Mr Joe Mc Intosh, Lyn Manor Villa, the accommodation was superb. In Trinidad I would like to thank the National Carnival Band Association of Trinidad & Tobago, Synergy TV, and many organisations there and here in United Kingdom for making my reign a memorable one.

Lastly I would like to thank the organizers CARIVOG and my sponsor Carnival Emporium for making this opportunity possible.

My best wishes and prayers go out to the new queen may she find her journey as fulfilling as I have.

Courtesy call to Mr. Orville London, Chief Secretary of Tobago House of Assembly

Sophia Joseph Miss Trinidad & Tobago UK 2014 5

MS TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO UK 2016

DELEGATE NO. 1

DELEGATE NO. 2

DELEGATE NO. 3

DELEGATE NO. 4

REPRESENTING

REPRESENTING

REPRESENTING

REPRESENTING

CHARLOTTEVILLE

MOUNT IRVINE BAY

ENGLISHMAN’S BAY

BUCCOO

Sade Marcelle

Isis Rose Loobie Rocque

Jonelle Caraballo

Kalisha Johnson

HOBBIES: Singing, Dancing, Travelling and Reading

HOBBIES: Photography, singing / song writing, travelling and learning new recipes

HOBBIES: Reading, travelling, learning new cultures and languages.

OCCUPATION: Full time student and Part time care support worker.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy AMBITION: To become an ambassador to improve the health care provision for the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

HOBBIES: Reading, music and song writing.

OCCUPATION: University student ACCOMPLISHMENTS: UAL Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Represented T&T in The Commonwealth Beauty Pageant

AMBITION: To become an inspirational singer/songwriter and open my own recording studios and music schools

AMBITION: To work alongside teenagers to excel in business

DELEGATE NO. 5

DELEGATE NO. 6

REPRESENTING

REPRESENTING

SCARBOROUGH

LITTLE TOBAGO

Kadifa Chambers

Mawiyah Knight

HOBBIES: Fashion design and textiles

HOBBIES: Writing poetry, music, movies

OCCUPATION: Clinical Research Associate

OCCUPATION: Student

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: BA Forensic Science and MSc in Clinical Pharmacology

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Law Apprenticeship, Business Administration Level

AMBITION: To expand my passion as an aspiring fashion designer and fashion editor

AMBITION: To start my degree early having been home schooled

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OCCUPATION: Carer, model, beautician

Sponsors:

OCCUPATION: Recording Artist / TV Presenter ACCOMPLISHMENTS: BA (Hons), International Baccalaureate Diploma, Bronze Arts Award AMBITION: To be an internationally recognized Music Artist and establish a charity.

TALENTED TEEN UK 2016

TITLES PRIZE WINNER Trophy Trip to Trinidad and Tobago courtesy of Carivog International Accommodation: A week at Lyn’s Manor Villa Tobago courtesy of Joe Mc Intosh Accommodation: Cascadia Hotel Flowers courtesy of janelle Floral Designs Jewellery: Anna’s Silver Jewellery

TALENT TEEN NO. 1

TALENT TEEN NO. 2

Vida Romain

Carla Jean Lares

FAMILY AREA: Sangre Grande

FAMILY AREA: San Fernando

LONDON AREA: West London

LONDON AREA: West London

TALENT: Singing and Playing the pan

TALENT: Dancing,Playing the Keyboard and Singing

1ST & 2ND PRIZE WINNER Trophy Hamper: Caribbean Delight Jewellery: Anna’s Silver Jewellery

OTHER TITLES

TALENT TEEN NO. 3

TALENT TEEN NO. 4

Tsianthea Chase

Vanessa Addo

FAMILY AREA: Point Fortin

FAMILY AREA: Point Fortin

LONDON AREA: East London

LONDON AREA: East London

TALENT: Singing

TALENT: Singing

Miss Trinidad And Tobago UK National Website Queen 2016 (website voting) Miss Trinidad And Tobago UK Carivog International Model Tobago Heritage Queen - Miss Personality Miss Amity Miss Elegance Miss Photogenic Best Project Miss Physic All delegates will receive Participation Trophies Certificate of Participation Carivog International Books: Hansib Publications Limited Goody Bags from Design Essential and more, Gifts from 24K

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Show Choreographed by Valarie Noeiega, Director of Carivog International Trinidad Dance Choreography: Carol Muraldo Director of Muraldo DC Hosts for the Evening: Giselle Carter & Alafair Celestine Music provided by DJ Rebel D Music & DJ Black Coffee direct from Trinidad • Introduction: National Anthem • Praise Opening Address • Introduction of MC`s • Acknowledgement: Acting High Commissioner/Judges/ Special Guests/ Sponsors • Acknowledging Tobago PRESENTATION • Delegates: Ms Trinidad & Tobago UK & Talented Teens Opening Number Presentation • Talented Teens Presentation • Ms Trinidad & Tobago UK Individual Presentation • Talented Teens First Appearance • Contestant Carnival Costumes Entertainment: Tobago Crusoe • Introduction of K.I.N.D – Charity in Trinidad & Tobago -Raffle INTERMISSION - 25 MINUTES • Welcome Back • Talented Teens Second Talent Presentation Together we aspired and Achieved against • Delegates Evening Wear all odds to bring • Talented Teens Special Appearance to you a spectacular • Delegates: Finalists Interviews & Questions Presentation.

Entertainment: Giselle Carter Entertainment: Tobago Crusoe Carivog Speech K.I.N.D Raffle Draw • Final Walk - The reigning Ms Trinidad and Tobago UK 2014 Sophia Joseph • ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE WINNER OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO UK 2016 TALENTED TEEN • CROWNING OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO QUEEN (MS TRINIDAD & TOBAGO UK 2016 NATION QUEEN) 8

Caroline Muraldo

Tobago Crusoe

Giselle Carter

Alafair Celestine

Caroline Muraldo, Director And Dance Choreographer of Muraldo D.C. which is a Christian dance company, that mainly utilises traditional African and Caribbean dance forms along with Contemporary dance.

Ortneil Bacchus A.K.A Tobago Crusoe born in Tobago. An outstanding calypso writer and performer.

He now resides in Britain where he continues to perform and perform and keep Calypso alive.

He always leave his audience well entertained and asking for more

Giselle is an accomplished singer/songwriter and event host/MC. Giselle is London’s only female singing MC. Career highlights include: UK Groovy Soca Monarch 2007-UK Calypso Monarch 2008 also Chair and founder of the Organisation for Caribbean Arts Culture and Heritage (OCACH) which is a registered charitable arts organisation.

A former beauty queen and model. Carivog Model International, Miss Commonwealth International 2004.Alafair is an accomplished MC and enjoys charitable work. She is also a committee member since entering the pageant

This award is given on behalf of our mother Frances Alleyne who taught us that in all that is done - start with Love, Never give up, stay steaffast with the knowledge that God’s power and love goes where ever we go and in all that we do.

SPECIAL ANNUAL AWARD

Annually this award will go to a young lady with meritous service beyond the call of duty 9

Lynn`s Manor Villa, Tobago

SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Ansel Wong Sheanna Alleyne Valarie Noriega Rebel ‘Andy’ Alleyne Karen Salandy & Team Jeanette De Coutau Donna Philip Ford Witty Forde Josanne Jack Rueben Joseph Alafair Celestine Giselle Carter Affie Sandy Steven Debellotte Suresh Ramberan

Tobago House of Assembly

Francis Mathew -The Flyer

Trinidad & Tobago Tourist Development Company

Joseph Young - Trinis in London

Trinidad & Tobago High Commission, London David Kaloo - Culture Pulse David Roberts - Carib Direct Jacqui Brown - Panache Occasions Cascadia Hotel Trinidad Lynn`s Manor Villa, Tobago Patrick Friday Joseph Charles - Soca News Maria Joseph Mateen Hepburn - Busspepper

Albert St Clair Photography Anna Jackson - Anna`s Jewellery Jesse Mc Quilkin Tyrone Cox Ondre Forde Arif Ali - Hansib Publications Sharon Cameron - Design Essential George Rodduck - The Voice Newspaper Carol Etienne - Caribbean Delight.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS - 2014 ORGANISATIONAL TEAM Angela Cox Valarie Noreiga Karen Salandy Andy `Rebel` Alleyne Janette De Cotteau

Josanne Jack Alafair Celestine Giselle Laes Alicia Alexander Jesse Mc Quilkin

Ondre Forde Shona Muraldo Jamima Douglas Christen

TEAM SUPPORT Ansel Wong - Adjudicator, Tyrone Cox, Albert St. Clair-Photography, Patrick Friday.

PREJUDGES Ansel Wong - Adjudicator, Anne Farell - Asst. Adjudicator, 1. Tania Moore - Arts & Accreditation Officer, 2. Joseph Jack- Founder and CEO of Coffeelatte Limited, 3. Alicia Witter- Works in the Technology Sector in the UK, 4. Taffini Thompson - Carnival Designer & Radio Presenter, 5. Suresh Ramberan - Community Acticits & Campaigner.

JUDGES Ansel Wong-Adjudicator, Assistant Ann Farell, 1. Nina Baden-Semper - Actress, 2. Vincent John - Chair, DUKA Mas, 3. Rosalind Phillips McMillan- Registered General Nurse, 4. Karimah FarellMiss Trinidad & Tobago UK 2013, 5. Andrew Ramroop - CEO, Maurice Sedwell Lt, 6. Shabaka Thompson-Carnival Specialist - International Cultural Relations.

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