Cayman Islands Government drops Miss Universe franchise
The Cayman Islands Minister for Tourism and Transport, Hon. Kenneth Bryan officially announced the government's decision to drop the national license for Miss Universe Cayman Islands.
According to the minister, the local committee was consulted before notifying the Miss Universe Organization. Future uncertainties due to the changes being implemented by MUO were hinted at as the reasons for their decision.
While first runner-up and 70th Miss Universe representative Chloe Powery-Doxey is expected to be officially crowned as Miss Universe Cayman Islands this March, it is still unknown who will take over the franchise or when the country will be back to the Miss Universe pageant.
"I am hopeful that a private sector entity will step up and take over the franchise, because, in addition to offering tremendous empowerment opportunities for young women, it also allows them to act as positive role models for other young women, and represent the Cayman Islands as a cultural ambassador," said the minister.
The minister said he is hopeful a private sector entity will step up and take over the franchise, because, in addition to offering tremendous empowerment opportunities for young women, it also allows them to act as positive role models for other young women, and represent the Cayman Islands as a cultural ambassador.
He also thanked the Miss Universe Cayman Islands committee for their hard work over the years and added that the ministry of tourism will continue to extend its support to whoever takes the franchise next.
Here is the reigning Miss Universe Cayman Islands recently attending the Alex Panton Foundation's Annual Youth Mental Health Symposium:
Photos: Miss Universe Cayman Islands / Instagram
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