Anita Henry is first Miss Y International

It was the first of its kind in Belize, and at the end of the evening, Miss Y Belize transitioned to become Miss Y International. On Friday night at the City Centre, Belize’s Anita Henry topped five other bold women from Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale and Miami to capture the Miss Y International title. The women competed for eloquence, elegance, poise and talent. There was plenty of laughter and a sense of pride from the six Belizean-born women as they showcased memories of Belizean history and Creole folklore. Here are some highlights of the evening.

[Highlights of pageant…]

The first runner up was Miss Miami, Glenda Lewis followed by Miss Chicago, Flora Amelia-Chestnut as second runner up. Miss Belize, Anita Henry, also won Best Talent. Proceeds of the show go to the Y.W.C.A. to fund the many programmes offered by the organisation. The full Miss Y International Pageant will be aired on this station on Saturday at eight p.m.