Faye for Miss World pageant

THE EDITOR: Faye Alibocus is currently riding a much-deserved wave of glory. Her superb showing at the Miss Universe Pageant, followed by modelling opportunities and an admirable performance at the Divas concert are only a few recent examples of her multi-talented and winning persona, not to mention her stunning good looks. As a result, we should look no further for a representative to the Miss World Pageant in December. Moreover, wouldn’t it be more prudent to stage the Miss TT for Miss World show earlier in the year so as to allow the winner more time to prepare, to acquire the polish and finesse required to bring home the crown again?

In 1989, Miss Holland won the Miss Universe title having entered the Miss World Competition the year before, where she was overlooked by the judges. It was the reverse scenario for Miss Nigeria who was crowned Miss World 2001 having not impressed the judges at the Miss Universe pageant earlier that year. We’ll never know if 2003 is our year unless Faye is invited to represent TT at Miss World. At least, we already know that a good showing is guaranteed. Initially, the Miss TT for Miss World franchise holders may find this suggestion absurd as it would mean having no show for this year. But I am hopeful that once a holistic and open-minded approach is adopted, the sagacity of the proposal would override the negatives, allowing good sense to prevail. So folks, what do you say? Faye is currently well prepared — let’s give her a second shot.

DEXTER J RIGSBY
Mt Lambert