by Warren Cassell
2013/14 Festival Queen Briscoe
Montserrat’s newest Festival Queen is Miss Tazia Briscoe. The Jamaican born 18-year-old who lived on Montserrat since age six was crowned on December 29, 2013 at Festival Village. She outpointed three other contestants, Azrudee Lindsey, who took the 1st Runner up spot, with June-Ann John and Alexia Allison being the other contestants.
The elated Briscoe danced and performed a dramatic monologue for her talent in support of ending child abuse, earning her best talent. She also won; Miss Photogenic, best evening and swim wear, carrying also the best question and answer segment.
For her winnings, the new Festival Queen received the keys to her Lexus vehicle sponsored by MONFEST and Bruce Farara, a Samsung Tablet, a Gift Basket and a hand bag among other prizes.
Sponsored by M S Osborne Ltd., first runner up Azrudee Lindsey received one 23-inch smart TV plus $3,000, a Samsung tablet, a handbag, a foot spa, two perfume sets, and a gift basket.
Miss Allison and Miss John each received a 23-inch smart TV plus $1,500 each compliments Johny’s Mecca Fashions.
The sideshow included the popular Soca Bunnies, Tomeira Playter, Roman Catholic Youth Dancers, Ben Durant and Yogi Laser.
The contestants await judges decisions
