Photos: CJ Cromwell

Nassau, New Providence - Fashioned in silver trimmed, rippled turquoise wrap-around resort attire with a multi-layered frilled neckline, was thirteen of our country’s finest! Miss Teen Bahamas International opens the 2015 Pageant Season!

The MTBI 2015 delegates are: Jasmine Lundy, ArlenisMota, Benielle Ferguson, Britney Wells, Cassidy Deveaux, Jamie Hepburn, Kaniesha Davis, Laquisha Young, Madihah Lockhart, Simone LaRoda, Tatianna Deveaux, Tiskeia Wright and Tyeisha Rodgers.

Activities for the Miss Teen Bahamas International 2015 kicked off in a fabulous way with our famous ‘Glamour Shoot’! International guest photographer CJ Cromwell from Canada, flew in just to embrace the opportunity to work with our teen delegates in this year’s pageant. ‘Mr. Magic’ behind the lens endeavored to take the thirteen ladies places only their dream personality dared to venture as seen in the flashy vibrant water-felt photos.

The back drop of the photo shoot was the beautifully appointed luxury Ocean West Boutique Hotel, situated West Bay Street. The once luxurious mansion turned plush small resort get-away, owned and operated by Dr. Veronica McIver, accommodated the all-day Hollywood look and feel for this year’s glam shot. Imagine how the dolled-up ladies not only where treated but the excitement of being in the lap of luxury for the day. Our hair and makeup team were ready and geared to ensure that the beautiful bevy of teenage beauties still maintained their youthful look while at the same time the pageant aspirants was emerging and being perfected.

Photos: CJ Cromwell

Before the day had ended, the gracious host of the mansion did not allow the ladies to leave without a surprise treat of a delightful lunch and beverages service…and of course they ate, and they ate, and they ate! Wow, for a quick few moments, they forgot that they were pageant ladies!

Weeks earlier, the young ladies started their communication and public speaking sessions, with Shawn Forbes and Kenya Smith. There was a social etiquette session with First Lady of Mt Tabor Church, Patrice Ellis, make-up classes with Dario Sanchez, and of course, modelling and dance rehearsal with the MTBI team. There are additional workshops and sessions to be completed including film production, financial management, health and nutrition as well as self-defense.

Upcoming events on the MTBI 2015 calendar include the popular Fashion Couture, Evening Gown and Talent Gala competitions, where MTBI’s international modeling and talent agency partner will again decide on the winner of the Super Model title. This young lady will be awarded a modeling contract valued at $30,000 in services including a fashion portfolio, ticket to the US for auditions, and much more. Our Partnered Agency will also award two (2) additional modeling contracts to aspiring models in the competition.

This years’ Entrepreneurial Award winner for the business savvy contestant, will be a title-holder and will represent the Bahamas at an international competition. To top it all off this year, there are also three (3) academic scholarships up for grabs! .

The Miss Teen Bahamas International Contestant Debut is schedule for Friday, 17^th April at the courtyard, J-Line Fitness Centre, Shirley Street East, 8pm. Ticket are $20.00 each. Our current sponsors include J-Line Fitness, Biore, Home Grown Media, The Dental Clinic and Ocean West.