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Bahamians and residents - Last chance to enter the Miss Universe Sweepstakes (VIDEO)
By Tourism Today
Jul 29, 2009 - 11:58:06 AM

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Bahamians are encouraged to enter and win in the Miss Universe Sweepstakes! This competition is open from July 1st to 31st.

Win King and Queen of the Universe; Universal Beauty Makeover; Pageant Party in My Universe; Building Blocks of the Universe;  Princess of the Universe (ages 8 - 15 years); and Best Island in the Universe.

King and Queen of the Universe

Bahamians are warm and hospitable people and are known for giving our visitors the royal treatment. Given these trying economic times, tell us how you feel we can improve on this? Hawaiians say “Aloha”, Israelis say “Shalom”, Jamaicans say “E’ry t’ing irie” - is there a sentimental word, phrase or slogan in the Bahamian dialect that would convey our welcoming spirit?

  • 4 Days & 3 Nights in the Royal Towers at Atlantis Paradise Island for 2 persons (all room taxes, gratuities, service charges included)
  • 2 Tickets to the Miss Universe Finals in the Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis Resort
  • Dinner reservations for Four (4) persons at SeaFire Restaurant, Marina Village
  • Evening gown for the pageant, compliments of a leading boutique
  • Tickets for 2 on Bahamasair (if winner comes from a Family Island)
  • Box of Graycliff Cigars

2nd Prize

  • 2 Tickets to the Coronation Ball

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

Universal Beauty Makeover

The environment is extremely important to us all and the Government has taken the lead in staffing the clean-up, clearing of the roadside verges and planting flowering plants, opening spaces and providing access to public beaches. It is important that we continue this community makeover long after Miss Universe has come and gone. Its time for a new beginning in all aspects of our lives, nominate someone whom you feel deserves a beauty and fitness makeover and say why Fashion consultation and tips tailored to suit your new style

  • 3 Month Membership to a local Gym
  • Spa Treatments & Skin care products
  • Manicure & Pedicure
  • Hair styling
  • Make-up

2nd Prize

  • 2 Tickets to the Miss Universe to the Designer’s Fashion Show

CLICK HERE TO ENTER


Pageant Party In My Universe

Where are Bahamians going to find and follow any/all information on the Miss Universe Pageant activities here in The Bahamas? You’ve seen Tourism’s new ad insert in the ZNS Evening News that highlights breaking stories and directs listeners where they can read/view the rest of the story. Tell us why you should win a get together with friends to watch the pageant at home on a new plasma screen TV.

  • 50” JVC Plasma TV for viewing on the big screen compliments of Furniture Plus
  • Gift Certificate for refreshments
  • Gift Certificate compliments of
  • Cigars

2nd Prize

  • 2 tickets to State Gift Auction Dinner (Nassau) or Swimsuit Presentation (Grand Bahama Island)

Building Blocks of the Universe

The Grand Ole Dame, Nassau’s sassy Downtown is making a big come back!  The romance that once graced this national treasure and characterized its stately buildings and tiny streets is due for a major spruce up!  Tell us what DIY (do it yourself) efforts you are engaged in to enhance and upgrade the curb appeal of your personal universe and how you would use the resources provided in this prize to improve your living space in the community

  • $1000 Voucher to celebrate Grand Opening of Builder’s Mall, Wulff Road to be used for your choice of building supplies including building blocks, tiles,  power tools, paint, roofing materials, bathroom/kitchen fixtures and more
  • Case of Sands Beer to help cement the deal

2nd Prize

  • Box of Cigars

Builders Mall Logo


Princess of the Universe (ages 8-15)

There is a lot of talk about Climate Change. As Princess of your universe, what are you and your friends doing to protect your island?

  • Boot Glamp Registration for me and a friend
  • Matching outfits for me and Mummy from Bahama Hand Prints
  • Tickets to an age-appropriate concert at Atlantis w/friend and chaperone
  • Visit an Ice Cream Parlor with 3 friends
  • Yodephy – deportment/modeling and etiquette classes

* Bahamasair tickets to Nassau (if winner is from a Family Island)


Best Island in the Universe

My island is the best island in The Island in the Universe. As Island Ambassador tell us why you qualify to play official host to the Miss Universe Pageant entourage when they come to visit your island?

  • Island Ambassador on the Official Welcoming Committee for Miss Universe Contestants when they visit your island
  • Lunch & Tour with Contestants
  • Photo with Contestants
  • 2 Day/1 Night Trip for Island Ambassador & a guest to Nassau to watch the Miss Universe Pageant at Atlantis on the big screen.

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