Bahamas News
Caribbean Queens in Israel for December 12 Miss Universe Pageant
By Sherrica Thompson
Staff Writer
#TheBahamas, December 7, 2021 – Miss Bahamas Teen and Members of the Princess Court Ministries, on November 27, bid farewell to Miss Universe Bahamas, Chantel O’brian as she got ready to leave for Eilat, Israel, where she will represent the country at the 70th staging of the Miss Universe Pageant 2021.
Photo of Miss Bahamas Teen and Members of the Princess Court Ministries bidding farewell to Miss Universe Bahamas
In speaking with Magnetic Media, President/Director of Princess Court Ministries, Minister Stephanie Fritz, says she’s praying that Miss Universe Bahamas brings back the crown.
The annual Miss Universe Pageant provides women with an international platform to affect positive change personally, professionally, and philanthropically as inspirational leaders and role models for their countries and others.
In total, nine Caribbean women will be competing in the Miss Universe pageant on December 12, 2021. The last time a Caribbean woman won the title of ‘Miss Universe’ was in 2006, by the Puerto Rican Zuleyka Rivera.
Here is some more information on the nine Caribbean Queens participating in the Miss Universe Pageant 2021.
Miss Aruba
Thessaly Zimmerman is a Social Media Manager. She is also a vocal advocate for mental health and worked with different health organizations and the Aruban government to construct a campaign that aims towards creating awareness for mental health.
Miss Bahamas
Chantel O’brian is a first-generation graduate who came from humble beginnings. She is a member of the Majority-Minority Development Association and a certified Youth Leader with The Bahamas’ Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. She is also the co-founder of The Leading Ladies Project, an organization that prioritizes the education of underprivileged girls in Abaco, Bahamas.
Miss Cayman Islands
Georgina Kerford is a trained dancer. Kerford is also a domestic and sexual abuse prevention advocate who uses her voice, education, and platform to give a voice to the silenced and empower others to stand together in unity with domestic and sexual abuse survivors.
Miss Curaçao
Shariëngela Cijntje is from the Dutch Speaking country of Curaçao. She is a risk-taker who believes that education, preparation, and passion can unify and empower women in Curaçao. She is also an ambassador for women’s empowerment and writer of the book ‘Release Your Amazon.’
Miss Dominican Republic
Debbie Aflalo is a travel enthusiast who enjoys learning about different cultures. Aflalo aspires to become an ambassador to the United Nations. She is also the holder of a technical degree in fashion and dressmaking.
Miss Haiti.
Pascale Belony holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and a bachelor’s in Nursing from the University of Florida. Pascale is the youngest member of P4H Global’s Board of Directors, a nonprofit whose mission is to transform Haiti through education.
Miss Jamaica
Daena Soares is a 22-year-old who believes in the importance of female empowerment. She has partnered with the Jamaican government and non-government organizations to create equal access to resources and opportunities for women and girls.
Miss Puerto Rico
Michelle Colòn is the founder of the CARE Empowerment Program, which is an organization that seeks to develop leaders through impactful community projects. She has also participated in several projects for youth development in Puerto Rico.
Miss British Virgin Islands
Xaria Penn is a mental health awareness advocate who is passionate about bringing awareness to issues affecting her British Virgin Islands. She is also passionate about bringing awareness to breast cancer and providing avenues to assist women in getting tested for early detection.
Magnetic Media wishes these nine queens all the best on December 12, 2021.
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (“RBC”) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kerryl-Lyn King-Henry as Country Manager and Area Vice President (“AVP”), Personal and Commercial Banking, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).
In her new role as Country Manager and AVP, King-Henry will take on full responsibility for the bank’s operations, strategy, and development in the TCI market, with a strong focus on solidifying partnerships with the Government, regulatory bodies, and the local community.
King-Henry brings to the role a dynamism influenced by nearly 25 years of industry experience. Prior to her new appointment, she served as AVP of Business Banking in Trinidad and Tobago. She has held progressively senior roles within both personal and commercial banking, as well as various functional units.
King-Henry holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a specialization in Leadership, FinTech and Big Data Analysis, in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Further enriching her professional profile, Kerryl-Lyn is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Speaker. Her passion for leadership and development is matched by her commitment to community service, as she actively volunteers her time and leverages her professional expertise to mentor and support others. “
Kerryl-Lyn’s extensive experience and proven leadership capabilities make her the perfect choice to lead our operations in the Turks & Caicos Islands,” said Ericka Rolle, RBC’s Managing Director and Vice President, Personal Banking, The Bahamas and TCI.
“Her commitment to excellence, combined with a genuine passion for community engagement, aligns perfectly with our Bank’s purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper. We are excited to see the positive impact she will undoubtedly bring to her new role,” she added.
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