Nykeisha Henry to represent Nevis at Miss SXM Carnival Caribbean Queen Pageant

St Kitts and Nevis: The reigning Miss Culture Queen Nykeisha Henry is all set to represent Nevis at the Miss SXM Carnival Caribbean Queen Pageant. She will be vying for the coveted title on April 23, 2024. The prestigious pageant will be held with young females from across the Caribbean region competing for the title and trophy of this year’s Queen at the enchanting Festival Village, St Maarten.

While introducing Miss Nevis, the organisers said, “We're thrilled to introduce the sensational Miss Nevis Nykeisha Henry, as she dazzles her way into the spotlight, vying for the coveted title of Miss SXM Carnival Caribbean Queen!”

It is to be noted the Henry won the title of Miss Culture Queen in August 2023 with a total of 715 points. She also secured several other titles including the Best Ambassadorial Speech and Wear, Best Onstage Interview and Miss Congeniality.

Nykeisha Henry is a resident of Cherry Garden, Nevis and was born in Kenya. She is determined about protecting the environment and is an active volunteer at the Nevis Historical and Conservation society serving as as a Museum Attendant and in various fundraising activities.

The young female is the founder of the youth group, YouthCAN and has documented a historical site in St Kitts. In 2019, she single-handedly launched an International Petition, which attracted over 2,000 signatures, to promote the ban of single use plastics.

In recognition of her remarkable contributions to environmentalism, Nykeisha was honored in 2020 as one of the Federation's 25 Most Remarkable Teens. In 2021, she achieved the esteemed title of Class Valedictorian at Nevis International Secondary School. Henry is now all set to represent the island of Nevis in the upcoming Miss St Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen Pageant. The contestants of the pageant are as follows:

• Miss Saint Lucia - Claire Marissa Smartt
• Miss St Vincent and the Grenadines - Arena Foy
• Miss Haiti – Paul-Anne Americus Mildrede
• Miss Guyana – Amel-Sigourney Griffith
• Miss Anguilla – Jackeedah Bryan
• Miss Nevis – Nykeisha Henry
• Miss Antigua and Barbuda – Ishikelle Corbin