by Eulana Weekes
St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The Elizabeth Pemberton Primary School reigned supreme at the Republic Bank Mr, and Miss Talented Teen Pageant held at the Nevis Cultural Complex on Sunday night, July 30.
The Elizabeth Pemberton Primary School was represented by Tiniah Wills and Jai’eem Sturge. The duo won two of the judged segments, including Best Formal Prince and Princess Wear and Best Speech, thus amassing an overall total of 901 points.
In first runner-up position was the Montessori Academy, represented by Myesha Jeffers and Abhijith Srinivasan. They won Best Creative Wear and Best Performing Talent and amassed a total of 899 points.
The St. Thomas’ Primary School, represented by Jarvarni Hamilton and Jonicia Hill, copped the second runner-up position with 855 points, while Kejohne’ Hill and Isaiah Herbert of the Nevis Academy placed third runner-up with 830.
The other participating schools, Ivor Walters Primary School, Joycelyn Liburd Primary School and St. James’ Primary School, also gave exceptional performances.
The Chairperson’s Award was presented to the Joycelyn Liburd Primary School, Naimah Hamilton and Tajalah Maynard.
The Mr and Miss Photogenic Award was presented to Ivor Walters Primary School, represented by Malikwa Peets and A’nije’ Jones.
The Mr Congeniality award was presented to Jaieem Sturge of Elizabeth Pemberton Primary, whilst Naimah Hamilton of the Joycelyn Liburd Primary received the Miss Congeniality award.
The People’s Choice Award was also presented to the Joycelyn Liburd Primary School.
