Politically Poised: Miss Global Bahamas Director Desiree Tynes-Moss and some of the participants meet Speaker of the House Hon. Alvin Smith after sitting in on a session. The ladies were guests of the Hon. T. Desmond Bannister, Min. of Youth, Sports and Culture who serves as the Patron for the first-ever pageant. (Photo by Arthia Nixon)Nassau, The Bahamas…In keeping with their theme Ready for The World: A Global Mission, the participants of the first-ever Miss Global Bahamas Pageant made it their mission to learn about their country as they observed the inner workings of the House of Assembly on Wednesday.
The ladies and organization President and Director Desiree Tynes-Moss were the special guests of Member of Parliament for Carmichael, the Hon. Desmond Bannister who serves as the Patron for the historical pageant. The ladies were acknowledged by Speaker of the House of Assembly, the Hon. Alvin Smith from the bench and got the rare opportunity to speak to their Members of Parliament and various Ministers on issues affecting their respective platforms. The Parliamentary visit was preceded by a courtesy call to the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture with Min. Bannister and Permanent Secretary, Archie Nairn in addition to a radio interview.
“I don’t think I recall beauty pageant contestants attending the House of Assembly as a group,” the Speaker noted when speaking with the young ladies. “I am very pleased to see that you have made it your mission to observe this aspect of your country and to meet the Members of Parliament. I admire that your organization is focused on building character rather than external beauty. It speaks highly of what Mrs. Tynes-Moss is achieving by not only empowering young women but by also be an exemplary role model to them.”
Members of Parliament were also given a special invitation to attend the evening gown and talent segment of the competition set for this Sunday at 7pm, during which time the ladies will have the opportunity to speak out issues of a country making the news. Several of the Ministers also promised contestants from their constituencies that they would be attending the event as a show of support.
For more information e-mail info@missglobalbahamas.com or call 242-525-3122.
The ladies and organization President and Director Desiree Tynes-Moss were the special guests of Member of Parliament for Carmichael, the Hon. Desmond Bannister who serves as the Patron for the historical pageant. The ladies were acknowledged by Speaker of the House of Assembly, the Hon. Alvin Smith from the bench and got the rare opportunity to speak to their Members of Parliament and various Ministers on issues affecting their respective platforms. The Parliamentary visit was preceded by a courtesy call to the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture with Min. Bannister and Permanent Secretary, Archie Nairn in addition to a radio interview.
“I don’t think I recall beauty pageant contestants attending the House of Assembly as a group,” the Speaker noted when speaking with the young ladies. “I am very pleased to see that you have made it your mission to observe this aspect of your country and to meet the Members of Parliament. I admire that your organization is focused on building character rather than external beauty. It speaks highly of what Mrs. Tynes-Moss is achieving by not only empowering young women but by also be an exemplary role model to them.”
Members of Parliament were also given a special invitation to attend the evening gown and talent segment of the competition set for this Sunday at 7pm, during which time the ladies will have the opportunity to speak out issues of a country making the news. Several of the Ministers also promised contestants from their constituencies that they would be attending the event as a show of support.
For more information e-mail info@missglobalbahamas.com or call 242-525-3122.
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