Miss Dominica Pageant 2013 kicks off

The Dominica Festivals Committee has announced that 12 contestants have been selected to participate in an Elimination Pre Show, carded for September 22nd ahead of the 2013 Miss Dominica Pageant.

The twelve were chosen from a field of 18 after being interviewed by a panel of judges last weekend.

They are set to appear in a one and a half minute talent segment, swimwear, evening wear and question and answer rounds.

From that field seven will be selected to move on to the Miss Dominica pageant set for Friday, February 08, 2013.

The 12 contestants have been identfied as:

• Nerissa Alianda Williams of Thibaud,
• Wendie Lucia Romain of Cottage,
• Kelshia Breezie of St. Joseph,
• Leslassa Adey Armour-Shillingford of Castle Comfort,
• Nickisha Anne Philbert of Laudat,
• Fatima Noel of San Sauver,
• Chayil C’hannah Johnbaptiste of Calibishie,
• Tasia Floissac of Atkinson,
• Daina Wandae Mathew of Canefield,
• Nickisha Dalrymple of Kingshill,
• Jeanne Louisa Royer of Goodwill and
• Melinda Chervon Ulysses of Stockfarm.

The judges for the first round of competition were; Dr. Donald Peters – President Dominica State College, Steve Hyacinth – Chief Education Officer, Natalie Clarke Meade – Events Director – DFC, Ferdina Frampton – Corporate Communications Officer – LIME, Sharlene Richards – Miss Dominica 2005 and Lilian Polydore – Human Resource Manager – NBD.

Photos of the contestants have not been released by the DFC.

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103 Comments

  1. sandra
    February 10, 2013

    shillingford is not a winner

  2. Anonymous
    February 10, 2013

    thats why dominica is still back ward any time ur last is shillingford our family have food bull shit work thats so sad we have to live like this

  3. jeff joe city
    October 22, 2012

    hmmmmm omg dominicans, why sooo many negative comments, if u cant say anything nice about the young ladies, just keep everyhing to you guys selves, stop being so bitter ppl…….they have the guts to go and display their talkent infront of hundreds of people, support them instead, u guys are really beautiful!! kelshia, bring home that crown, i believe in you u should believe in yourself as well

  4. mspa
    September 23, 2012

    st joe city all the way u can make it happen best of luck want a t shirt

  5. Toyz Noel
    September 19, 2012

    Fatima u got my support. u go girl!!! if u all aint got nothin to say den dont say nothing at all.

  6. September 10, 2012

    Congrats to all you young ladies. Nerrisa A. williams of Thibaud miss 2013. we will be there to support you guys. go for it.

  7. Dee
    September 9, 2012

    Castle Bruce not in all you business. We got much talent but not to showcase our bodies in public. see!

    • Pingo
      September 10, 2012

      O Please!!!!!!

    • shinystar
      September 24, 2012

      oh please

  8. My 2 cents
    September 9, 2012

    Daina Matthew… Miss Dca 2013! It’s as simple as that!!!

  9. Opinionated
    September 8, 2012

    I don’t support the swim wear round in queen shows but Tasia, don’t make these fools make you perm your hair you know! These ignorant pricks want to look white let them go ahead, get a nice style for your natural hair.

  10. Jeanney & Lass
    September 8, 2012

    Jeanne and lassa! you guys have all my support! <3 you all tons! Talent, beauty & brains! ~G.G :}

  11. lol
    September 7, 2012

    Jeanne Louisa Royer?? Is this the Architect daughter???? NICE!! #Absolutebeauty!

  12. senjoe massive
    September 7, 2012

    :-D go girly go kelshia breezie we behind u all the way girly

  13. Bible Truth
    September 7, 2012

    As a people have we sat down and think of what we write and say about people. Have we put ourselves in their shoes. You have to be in the kitchen to feel te heat. All beauticians, hairdresses, communication personnel, exotic life stly people,past Queen and Contestants,everybody examine your heart and soul – think of what you all are doing to people image – one day the table will turn on you all and there will be no one to help you turn it back for it is said vengence is mine said the Lord.

    What is wrong with you all people – people cannot do good for you, all you alone can do things, dress, make-up, do hair, run things, talk etc. Its not good to make belief. Man Proposes, God disposes, remember we see your outside, but God knows your heart – clease yourselves and let us be positive in what we say and do. Jealousy can kill – what you wish for your brother/sister normally comes back and hunt you.

    Lets work together for the good of our Country.

  14. Mr. Jedi
    September 7, 2012

    LASSA!!!!!!!!!

    ok… now
    Best of Luck to all the Ladies!!!! Many beauties & talents

  15. Sukie...Sukie
    September 7, 2012

    Is there photos of the young ladies we can have a look for those of us away from Dominica,…Go miss Kings Hill…

  16. Jayson
    September 7, 2012

    wonder who is romalda them queen this year. if they tell me who Sharlene Richards going to Chaperone and we know the committee choice.

    • Jean
      September 7, 2012

      Interesting. What you saying there nor – you went to school inAugust man

    • Jayson's Duplicate
      September 7, 2012

      Stop using DNO to preach your jealousy. It hurts you. Then join them nor

    • Dupigny
      September 7, 2012

      All you really jealous of that Committee man praise the poeple everytme all you write is something negative – we can never praise people for work well done its always looking like is all you alone who can do things. Jealousy can kill stop it.

      • Jayson
        September 7, 2012

        shut up

      • Jayson
        September 7, 2012

        Wendie Lucia Romain of Cottage 2013 queen

      • Pussina
        September 10, 2012

        Dupigny: jelous of what nah puss…just dow go and have those people queen dress made up of cheap material from Dupigny…lol. whoss mind my panty..lol

  17. Happy
    September 6, 2012

    Those pass contestants or Queens that think that are the best be careful your time has passed and a new set coming up to overshadow you all. Make way new crop coming – make way – its their time now. Everybody can dress now even mix and match.

  18. home
    September 6, 2012

    :lol: :-D :mrgreen: :oops: :-P

  19. Refreshed
    September 6, 2012

    wait, but nobody from Castle Bruce doesn’t go up for national queen show- ever!?

  20. Kerry F
    September 6, 2012

    Interesting selection for Miss Dominica 2013. Good Luck Ladies.

  21. mmmmmmmmmm
    September 6, 2012

    go kelshia yayayay!!!!!!!!!

  22. patriot
    September 6, 2012

    get work to do and occupy all u self, just there posting crap on dno.all u don’t have work to do?

  23. Jean
    September 6, 2012

    When last we had so many ladies registering for Ms. Dominica – that is History – Amen to the Queen Show Committee.

    • Go girl
      September 6, 2012

      Lets go Nikisha Dalrymple! you can do it!!!

      • I agree
        September 6, 2012

        I think this young lady has a lot of potential

  24. stjoe we repping
    September 6, 2012

    go kelshia stjoe we repping big time one thing yeah if u no u cannot sing pls dont go and sing to many times they give these girls singing talent and they know they et got that golden voice like lil ashanti. so if is dance u can dance kelshia dance with a message which ofcourse i know u can wanna wish u good luck. bring it home baby

  25. Woop Woop
    September 6, 2012

    Rooting for Jeanne and Daina! All the best loves. Will be there to support you all.

  26. ideal
    September 6, 2012

    can you post pictures of the girls, we would love to put faces the the names..good luck ladies

    • Anonymous
      September 6, 2012

      Photos of the contestants HAVE NOT been released by the DFC! Jah! I wish some of us would read AND UNDERSTAND and then comment.

    • mmmmmmmmmm
      September 6, 2012

      type in their name on fb maybe dat can help

  27. Is that self
    September 6, 2012

    one of the selected queens loving one of the judges. sa pas right at all. Conflict of interest

    • bwa kwaieb
      September 6, 2012

      oh creator!! :lol: lols Somebody salivating to give us all the inside scoop . lols

    • popo
      September 6, 2012

      :lol: :lol: :lol: woy the roro begins

      • lol
        September 7, 2012

        and well early too! Put me in the light!

    • Roro
      September 6, 2012

      Which one and which Judge? Mr. Peters? Talk to me! lol

    • Shame
      September 6, 2012

      “Is that self” Have you been reading your Bible, our do you know the Ten Commandments. I think if you did – you would not be so negative or even try to tarnish people’s name. The show has not even started but all you already have things to say. What is wrong with you all. Get a job! Get work to do and stop going on DNO to mind people business. Think psotive for once. Give suggestions, advise etc to the young ladies. Big woman like you thats all you day in day out writing comments using different name. Stlye of writing tell who you are????????

    • Stupes!
      September 7, 2012

      OMG show doh even start and you all spreading rumours on the contestants already…stupes

  28. Noel
    September 6, 2012

    I must commend the Queen Show Committee and the DFC for this news. It shows that the Committee is doing a great job to have all these ladies registering for the Queen Show – to me its the first time I have heard of so many ladies registering- the Queen Show Committee is doing well. Keep up the good work guys. Who jar bless no man curse.

  29. Michael
    September 6, 2012

    To all the delegates; start doing your regional show homework; both past and to come. It may sound as too much work; youtube the shows; pay attention to the Miss St. Kitts show in December; since St. Kitts is our rival regionally.

    • Pussina
      September 10, 2012

      Micheal i don’t think these girls should be studying any shows they should be horning then own talent and stage personality not like Ms. Christie of this year..Because it has shown when these young ladies study and copy past shows it doesn’t bring out there true talent of being.

  30. Michael
    September 6, 2012

    Great group this year; the committee must be commended for their efforts. We got the girls with intelligent; talent and beauty 5/6 months before the show. All we need is the sponsors to come forward and the production of the show. Personally, I think Jeanne Roger and Leslassa Adey Amour- Shillingford, are capable of winning regional titles. Therefore since they are friends; I would have chosen the eldest for the 2013 show; then the other in 2014. My support would certainly be for Leslassa; though I do not know her; I know that she would ace any interview; she got a good background; her aunt Carla was 2 Runner up in 1984; a year in which saw the show and girls competing.

  31. DGS Alumni
    September 6, 2012

    Make us proud Fatima!!!!!!!

  32. yisrael
    September 6, 2012

    CHAYIL :-D

    • :S
      September 6, 2012

      as if i don’t know a chayil from calibishie…who is she?

  33. Sisserou SInger
    September 6, 2012

    supporting in large numbers sisserou singers will be there to suppor our very own, Daina, Tassia and Fatima.

    Good Luck Girls

    • .....
      September 7, 2012

      are they all going to sing for talent?

  34. Marsha
    September 6, 2012

    Congrats WENDIE !!!! We are proud of you… We know you can do it with God’s help… Go girl do your thing !!!!

  35. Schoolmate
    September 6, 2012

    Lets go Nickisha….Mke the communities of Kingshill and environs proud :)

  36. Anonymous
    September 6, 2012

    who is chayil johnbaptiste of calibishie? i have not heard of this person .

    • Anonymous
      September 6, 2012

      You haven’t? So how do you know to type the name?

      • lol
        September 6, 2012

        lol smarty pants its in the list of names of contestants above lmao

  37. Support
    September 6, 2012

    I want to wish all the girls good luck. As far as I hear all are lovely….but I know Jeanne has the brains, is beautiful and has great talent. Wishing her the best!!

  38. pure beauty
    September 6, 2012

    Go kelsha boo. I know you can do it.

    • Blessed
      September 6, 2012

      Kelshia!!!!!!!!!!Congrats my dear :-P …All the best and REPRESENT senjoe strong!!!!!! :)

  39. Aunty "M"
    September 6, 2012

    Go Tasia!!! I know you can do it because you’ve got all that it takes! Just be your confident talented self and you will make it!

    The entire crew will be there to support you…our 2013 Miss Dominica!

  40. Give
    September 6, 2012

    I am supporting Jeanne Royer… beauty, brains and talent.. What more can you ask for?

  41. Anonymous
    September 6, 2012

    Yeah Leslassa congrats and wishing you the best of luck !!

  42. Home away from home
    September 6, 2012

    Congratulations to Miss Wendie Romain. I am proud of you. I know you can do it. WIll be coming to DA for carnival. Good luck and all of us from Cottage will be coming to supprot you.

  43. Pussina
    September 6, 2012

    well look it..but whole up..Sharlene Richards – Miss Dominica 2005 was one of the worst queens in the history of miss dominica hence she was handed the crown because of her family ties..i do see what she would be part of the judging..i would have put leandra in that position instead of her..

    • my 2 cents.
      September 6, 2012

      my point exactly.2005?she didnt even do well.

    • Sporting Gem
      September 6, 2012

      Stop this all u just like to criticise, remember we in 2012 u really going back poor you. Leave the girl alone

    • poe-ki-toe
      September 6, 2012

      lmao allu tongue too bad ehh on DNO hahahahaha keep it coming lol lol I enjoy reading this

    • WhySoBitter?
      September 7, 2012

      Its people like you who prevent young ladies from entering this pageant. Why under a story about the 2013 contestants, you want to insult the 2005 queen?

      Truth is every year there would always be people who don’t like the judges choice and think their girl should have won instead. I’m guessing you are a leandra supporter but she wasn’t even in the 2005 show where Miss Richards won, so I ask Why does supporting leandra have to lead to you insulting the 2005 queen? Its obvious you have a personal problem with the 2005 queen and if you do you should not be so nasty and bitter about it.

      Grow up..Some people too fast and always quick to put negative stories behind people name.

      To the 2013 contestants do not make fear of rats like pussina (what kind of ghetto name is that anyway?) deter you from participating in the queen show!

    • Hmmmmmm
      September 7, 2012

      Yes I am really wondering if that was leandra…Because I don’t even get where she coming into this conversation?? Anyway leandra, your mother or your grandmother…This is a hot mess of a comment.

      Anyway this is why people shouldn’t be idle, and ugly..Go read a book instead of personally attacking people on DNO!

  44. Rat
    September 6, 2012

    YEA for Jeanne Royer. Beauty and Brains…. what a great combination!!!!!

  45. Unknown
    September 6, 2012

    Fatima Noel of San Sauver?

  46. megboy
    September 6, 2012

    that’s nice but where are the pics.

  47. Proud Dominican
    September 6, 2012

    We can have the final show with all 12!

    • ?huh?
      September 6, 2012

      I like your enthusiasm. However, DFC can barely get sponsors each year for 7 girls! I wonder what they would have to do to get sponsors for twelve!

  48. Proud Dominican
    September 6, 2012

    My Seven!
    Leslassa Adey Armour-Shillingford
    Fatima Noel
    Tasia Floissac
    Daina Matthew
    Jeanne Royer
    Melinda Ulysses
    Kelshia Breezie

    Happy to see young ladies wanting to participate in the Miss Dominica Pageant

  49. Pundit
    September 6, 2012

    Finally,
    An event planned way ahead of the actual date. Kudos to the The Dominica Festivals Committee for a job well done.

    • Resident
      September 6, 2012

      The event is not planned way ahead of time. The girls are normally picked around this time of year.

      • k
        September 6, 2012

        Resident. You lie. The girls ARE NOT usually picked by this time. Anything to be contrary.

    • Bro doks
      September 6, 2012

      It is at this time every year that the interviews take place. It is not early at all, but right on schedule.

      • Ebeh
        September 6, 2012

        Carnival is very early this year. I have to buy my airline tickets soon.

    • Hemm
      September 6, 2012

      Its the Queen Show Committee I know they have already started working mark you I kniw dat for sure

  50. happy
    September 5, 2012

    Lets go senjo cityyyyy

  51. Mr.Goforit!!
    September 5, 2012

    :wink: only know one of the contestants that is Jeanne xD which is one of the most beautiful young ladies i know. Good Luck :-D

  52. blessed
    September 5, 2012

    well my vote going to wendie and Fatima

  53. Dominica Media News
    September 5, 2012

    Wow lovely

  54. hmmmwatisdat
    September 5, 2012

    woy woy look competition

  55. daina all the way
    September 5, 2012

    dainaaaaaa!!!!!!!! woooshhhhhh im screaming already and u havent even won the crown yet

  56. June
    September 5, 2012

    Nikisha Dalrymple behind you all the way!!!

  57. Anonymous
    September 5, 2012

    NICKISHA DALRYMPLE MY GIRL!!!!!!!!

  58. interesting indeed
    September 5, 2012

    I wish you all , all the best. hmmm Ferdina as much as i love you as a person its not every show Dominica has you have to be on the judging panel .. give someone else a chance.

    • Sandy
      September 6, 2012

      Why you all like to personalise people, leave the girl alone she is a good judge

    • daina all the way
      September 6, 2012

      its not like she volunteers to be on the judging panel im sure she was asked by the committee so chill

  59. caribbeankid
    September 5, 2012

    Tassia, jeanne, leslassa, daina, fatima, make it happen ….i want shirt far all :-D

  60. Native
    September 5, 2012

    Are you guys sure this young lady is from Calibishie? I think it’s a typo…never heard of that name in the community before

  61. Captain Obvious
    September 5, 2012

    Woooo Lassa and Jeanneeeeeeeee OooWooO

  62. Anonymous
    September 5, 2012

    Leslassa Adey Armour-Shillingford – she is a natural, you see her and you smile!!!!

  63. true dominican
    September 5, 2012

    congrats to all the young ladies we sure have a lot of potential in d.a i see the kalinago terriotory is at it again..wanna big up Mel-C, and Daina Matthew

  64. Teacher
    September 5, 2012

    yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!! Mel-c!!!! go baby!!!!

  65. new york
    September 5, 2012

    yo these judge’s have been there for years make a change get new people it’s 2012 make a change get new judge’s

    • New York 2
      September 6, 2012

      U see what I mean those are new judges check your facts Al all you really jealousy

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