{"id":297002,"date":"2023-01-11T12:27:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T16:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=297002"},"modified":"2023-01-11T12:27:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T16:27:51","slug":"miss-dominica-contestant-meeya-francis-officially-sashed-as-miss-convenience-plus-and-de-construction-solution-ltd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/news\/miss-dominica-contestant-meeya-francis-officially-sashed-as-miss-convenience-plus-and-de-construction-solution-ltd\/","title":{"rendered":"Miss Dominica contestant Meeya Francis officially sashed as Miss Convenience Plus and De Construction Solution Ltd"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Miss Dominica Contestant Meeya Francis being sashed by Malkah Hector, human resources manager for Convenience Plus and De Construction Solutions Ltd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Miss Dominica 2023 contestant, Meeya Francis has been formally sashed Miss Convenience Plus Inc. and De Construction Solutions Ltd, as the sister companies have decided to fully sponsor the 21-year-old.<\/p>\n

Malkah Hector, human resources manager for Convenience Plus and De Construction Solutions Ltd., stated at the official ceremony this morning in the community of Mahut, where both businesses are situated, that the companies are proud to be associated with and to support the Canefield native in her ascent to the throne.<\/p>\n

Representative of the companies, Emalie Lequentes, also made similar remarks, noting that their choice to collaborate with the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) was motivated by social responsibility, and the desire to give back to the community that sustains them.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo we know we’re supporting a contestant that is definitely going to bring the crown and I want to join forces with DFC and say come out to support her on the night of the show,\u201d Lequentes urged.<\/p>\n

She went on to pledge the construction and supermarket companies’ support with future cultural initiatives.<\/p>\n

Francis, contestant number one, whose platform is mental health in men, thanked the businesses for their assistance in ensuring that her journey is financially feasible.<\/p>\n

The sports enthusiast, who says that she\u2019s had a keen interest in pageantry from a very early age, pledged to showcase her best performance come the night of the grand show.<\/p>\n

With Francis being the second contestant to be sashed—the first being Sandrin Elizee, Miss National Bank of Dominica– Events Assistant at Dominica Festival Committee (DFC) Kerwin Jno Baptiste noted that discussions are currently ongoing with various partners for sponsorship of the remaining three contestants.<\/p>\n

He took advantage of the opportunity to call on the business sector to collaborate with the DDA and DFC on the impending celebration, highlighting how the return of carnival after a two-year break will benefit all facets of society.<\/p>\n

He continued by emphasizing that although the topic of this year’s festival, Mas ah Lawi, directly translates to “playing mass in the streets”, it also speaks to much more than merely dressing up in traditional or contemporary wear.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt brings us back to the emotions that drive our history, liberation, and childlike fears. This year, as we take back our carnival tradition, Mas Ah Lawi will play a major role in the destination streetside, cuisines, enchanting rhythms, and deco, throughout the carnival route and carnival city,\u201d Jno Baptiste stated.<\/p>\n

The DFC representative also revealed that, as evidenced by this year’s contestants, Miss Dominica’s 2023 pageantry has set out on a sustainable path of cultural preservation, professional development, and personal growth.<\/p>\n

The show is scheduled for February 16, 2023, at the Carnival City -Windsor Park Stadium forecourt at 8 pm.<\/p>\n

Also highlighted was the upcoming announcement on early bird tickets, which will include details on purchasing VIP, uncovered, sitting, or standing tickets.<\/p>\n

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