{"id":311145,"date":"2023-11-02T09:45:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T13:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=311145"},"modified":"2023-11-02T17:34:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T21:34:19","slug":"new-date-set-for-miss-oecs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/new-date-set-for-miss-oecs\/","title":{"rendered":"New date set for Miss OECS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-311173\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/OECS-winner-642x687-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Keriann Thomas, reigning OECS pageant winner\" width=\"642\" height=\"687\" \/><\/p>\n<p>January 12, 2024, is the new date set for the Miss OECS pageant.<\/p>\n<p>The show which was initially slated for last evening, November 1, 2023, had to be rescheduled \u201cin light of recent unforeseen logistical circumstances\u201d as stated by the committee.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand the excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the Miss OECS Pageant and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by this rescheduling,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRest assured that we remain committed to delivering an exceptional and unforgettable event that celebrates the talent, culture, and empowerment of young women from the OECS region,\u201d they added in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The Miss OECS Committee extends its gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and supporters for their understanding and continued commitment to the success of the Miss OECS Pageant. For more information and updates regarding the Miss OECS Pageant, the public is advised to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MissOecs\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MissOecs<\/a> or contact 1(767)-276-1451\/ 1(767)614-0454.<\/p>\n<p>Dominica&#8217;s reigning national queen, Adicia Burton, is set to represent the island in the competition. Last year, on November 5, at the Old Mill Cultural Centre, Keriann Thomas, a law enforcement officer in the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, was crowned Miss OECS 2022. She emerged victorious, outshining six other competitors from across the region and earning not only the crown but also several other awards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&nbsp; January 12, 2024, is the new date set for the Miss OECS pageant. 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