The popular and exciting Miss Dumfries Pageant returned on Saturday October 24 after a two year hiatus with Natoya Samuels wearing the sash Miss Zoya’s Famous Collection claiming the coveted crown from a field of five contestants.
The grand coronation show was held on the grounds of the Dumfries Community Centre where the organizes had to improvise by creative a massive backdrop and stage , following the devastation wreaked by hurricane Melissa on the community centre, which is still to be repaired or rebuilt.
Anika Reid wearing the sash Miss Ultimate Production was named 1st runner up and Mahalia James – Miss D’Luxe Decor4completed the Queen’s court by snagging the second runner up spot. Reid was also presented with a special cash prize by her sponsor Ultimate Production.
Samuels en route to the crown won sectional prizes for Best Dressed Contestant, Best in Swimwear and Best Smile., while Reid won the sectional awards for Most Talented and most Creative Wear and James took home the sectional prize for the Best in Sports Wear.
The event hosted by The Friends of Dumfries, saw the top three receiving cash prizes in excess of 100, 000 .
The event which was slated for a 2025 iteration was cancelled due to Hurricane Melissa sweeping across the western belt of the island.
