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Cayman Islands to Host An International Pageant for the First Time
The Cayman Islands will host its first ever international pageant when the 20th Annual Miss Global International Pageant takes place on Sunday, 13 October at the Hotel Indigo.
Almost 30 delegates from around the world will join Caitlin Tyson, Miss Global International Cayman Islands 2024 and former Miss Universe Cayman Islands (2018), and Miss Global International Philippines 2024, Britney Kay Quiz (who resides in Cayman), to compete for the coveted title of Miss Global International 2024. Contestants will be judged in the categories of talent, national costume, swimwear and evening gown and participate in an on-stage interview.
“I am so excited to bring the thrill of international pageantry competition to the Cayman Islands for the first time,” said Ms. Catherine Tyson-Sewell, Miss Global International franchise holder for both the Cayman Islands and Philippines. “I’ve been a part of the international pageant circuit for many years, and it is so much more than just appearance. It is about empowerment, sisterhood, personal growth, cultural exchange, camaraderie and fun. These delegates build invaluable life-long friendships and professional connections that transcend any crown or title. I am really looking forward to hosting them in Cayman and putting on a first-class event for them and the Cayman public.”
The Miss Global International Cayman Islands Organisation has secured a multi-year agreement for the pageant to be hosted in Cayman, a move the reigning Miss Global International Cayman Islands 2024 believes will benefit the global franchise and anyone who competes in the competition.
“Cayman is an ideal destination for international pageants because of its multicultural population and I believe that each country represented in the competition will most likely have support from within the Cayman community,” said Caitlin Tyson, Catherine’s daughter. “I am hoping that each of my fellow delegates will feel right at home in Cayman because they will be cheered on by their fellow countrymen/women, and I encourage both my Caymanian people and nationals from other countries to come out in their numbers and bring their country flags to add to the incredible spectacle of the competition.”
The participating countries to date are Argentina, Belgium, Cayman Islands, Chile, Cuba, Ghana, Guyana, Hungary, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Latvia, Luxembourg, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Poland, St. Thomas (USVI), San Andres (Colombia), Serbia, South Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, United Kingdom, USA and Venezuela.
The Miss Global International 2024 pageant will take place at 7pm on 13 October. The event will also be broadcast on Roku, TVJ (Jamaica) and One Caribbean Television. Tickets are on sale at EventPro.ky or on the pageant website at https://www.mgicayman.com/ starting at $125/person for general admission, premium seating at $150/person and VIP for $250/person.
