Miss Universe franchise team announced

The new Miss Trinidad and Tobago will be crowned on November 8, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad and will represent the country at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant.

Screening for the competition will be held Sunday October 18 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad from 9 am.

Following are requirements for women wanting to take part in the competition:

1. Contestant must be a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago and must have resided in country as her permanent and primary residence.

2. Contestant must be at least 18 years of age and under 27 years of age as of February 1, 2010.

3. Contestant must never have been married nor ever have given birth to a child, nor be a parent.

4. Contestant must bring a swimsuit of her choice and a pair of open toed high heel shoes to the screening.

For additional information on screening please call the following numbers: 308-6201; 310-6202; 338-6299.