Beetham Gardens
Crowns their
NEW QUEEN

The community of Beetham Gardens packed out their community center as the  Beetham Gardens Sports and Development Committee headed by  Ms. Janelle Solomon and Counselor Ms.Adanna Griffith- Gordon . Janelle birthed this idea in 2019 where she wanted to host a Queen show that not only showcased the beauty of it's contestants but most importantly their intelligence about their history and community, so, she produced said show in 2020 and, due to covid 19 she was unable to host the event for 2021.  Now with covid  no longer impeding progress,  4 young, gifted and BLACK young ladies took to the stage and gave a performance that was like no other. These Queens were asked to pick a country for the mother land AFRICA and represent that county and it's people. After weeks of research and preparation, four countries were selected and the show was on like boil corn...

The countries represented were Ghana by Miss Jamila Lynch, Kenya by Miss Leah Mc Kenya, Botswana by Miss Janayah Armstrong, and Nigeria by Miss Jannah Lewis

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   Contestants competed in four categories, Introduction/National Costume, Talent, Evening Gown and question and answering. Between each segment the audience was entertained by singer/performer "Cure", singer and the night's MC Mr.Wayne Jordon and the pulsating rhythm of the Africian drums played by Northwest drummers. Some member of the community also received special Awards for their contribution to community's development, presented by the delegates and counselor Ms.Adanna Griffith- Gordon .

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The winners of the show's special prizes were best costume Miss Botswana Janayah Armstrong, best evening gown again Miss Botswana Janayah Armstrong and the best talent went to Miss Ghana Jamila Lynch who was truly committed to her performance. At the end of the night the Judges made their decision and 2nd runner position went to Miss Kenya Leah Mc Kenya, 1st runner up was secured by Miss Ghana Jamila Lynch,and the winner, and one of the crowd's favorite , Miss Botswana, Janayah Armstrong

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When asked to comment on the importance of last Night's show to the community  Counselor Ms.Adanna Griffith- Gordon  said " Social events like yesterday's Queen Show help to strengthen the bond among community members which can sometimes help individuals to overcome personal issues that they may be faced with. They also help with boosting the local economy as local entrepreneurs are allowed to conduct their businesses. In a nutshell, community events contribute to healthy relationships and enhance mental health while adding to the Community's identity."

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Apart from a cash price, trophy,make up course and a tiara, Miss Beetham Gardens also won a Modeling contract with CFS Models, Model training and representation from the Modelling Association of Trinidad and Tobago and a feature and Cover for KYD Magazine.