The Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Organization has stripped Miss Garelle Hudson of her title and responsibilities and appointed first runner-up sponsored by “Bahama Brides Unleashed” in the 2009 Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant ( in March 2009) , Miss  Nikie Severe as Miss Grand Bahama 2009/10.

Miss Severe will complete the 2009/2010 reign and represent the Organization in China at the Miss Friendship International Pageant in October of this year. She will also travel to Colombia in January 2010, to represent the Bahamas in the Miss Coffee International Pageant. Miss Severe is excited and committed to representing the organisation; her community and country to enhance the opportunities and exposure of young women through world of pageantry.

She inherits a full scholarship to attain an Associate Degree, in any discipline of her choice from Terreve College, official air travel throughout the Bahamas by Western Air,  a year membership at the YMCA to be trained by internationally acclaimed body builder and fitness trainer, Mrs. Charmaine McNabb; her official wardrobe for all pageant and public appearance, Her official shoe wardrobe by Escante Boutique,   in addition, to her continuous etiquette and personal development program under the tutelage of our Organization member, former Miss Bahamas and International Model Miss Lolita Ambrister.

The Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant Organization places great emphasis on total cooperation and the abiding of all pageant rules and regulations. We were very disappointed that Miss Hudson failed to cooperate with the organisation and refused to abide by/with the organizations rules, regulations and expectations. As a beauty queen, our representatives are role models for all women, young and old, alike and are held at higher standard during their 12 month reign. We do understand the pressures that are associated with the higher standards of being Miss Grand Bahama, but that is why all of our contestants are vetted and during the six month training and preparation for the pageant they are made fully aware of what is expected of “The Queen”.

The Title of Miss Grand Bahama and the Miss Grand Bahama Crown and Sash are the property of and belong to the Miss Grand Bahama Organisation. No queen by being crowned acquires any rights to retain the Crown or use the title Miss Grand Bahama or any promotional material as photos, videos, publicity material etc, in any endeavours, public or private, without the written permission of the President at his sole discretion.

We are saddened that we were forced to dethrone Miss Hudson, however, we would have preferred in our traditionally fashion to have a graceful changing of the guards.  Miss Hudson is instructed to immediately cease all reference to and the further use of the title of Miss Grand Bahama 2009, in all forms of media including press conferences, face book and my space websites. We wish Miss Hudson, the best in her future endeavours.


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