Saint Lucia's Claire Marissa Smartt Crowned Miss OECS 2024

Miss Saint Lucia Claire Marissa Smartt was crowned as the new Miss OECS on Friday evening. Wearing a graceful green evening gown, the 24-year-old got into tears as she was crowned by Melissa Skerrit during the finals hosted in Dominica. The competition was based on several rounds where Claire Smartt was also victorious in the “Best Promotional Video”.

Miss Dominica Adicia Burton was crowned first runner-up, whereas Miss Antigua and Barbuda Thyana Kai Sebastian stood as the second-runner up.

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The spirit of the pageant was seen when other contestants came forward to congratulate the new Miss OECS on the stage. Notably, a day before the pageant, all Miss OECS contestants also paid a courtesy call to Sylvanie Burton- the First Female President of Dominica. Moreover, the other ten significant titles were captured by the queens as follows:

• Best promotional video - Miss Saint Lucia, Claire Marissa Smartt
• Miss amenity- Miss Grenada, Amonai Francis
• Best in creative national wear- Miss Saint Lucia, 
• Best creative national wear - Miss Dominica, Adicia Burton
• Best Talent - Miss Antigua and Barbuda, Thyana Kai Sebastian
• Best in swimwear- Miss Saint Lucia
• Best swimwear - Miss Saint Lucia
• Best in evening wear - Miss Saint Lucia
• Best evening wear - Miss Dominica
• Best response- Miss Dominica

Claire Marissa Smartt- Miss OECS Pageant 2024, Born on May 19, 1998, Claire is a dynamic young girl, excelling at her professional skills as a Dancer, Pageant Star, and Advocate.  [caption id="attachment_66242" align="aligncenter" width="100%"] Miss OECS Claire Marissa Smartt, Saint Lucia[/caption] Considering her academics, she has attained her education at St. Joseph's Convent and Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. She has been an active member of various societal groups.

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Since 2020, she has represented her Saint Lucia, at Global Stages. She has shone with her stunning personality in various arenas as a model. From cheerleading for the Saint Lucia Kings and Stars to representing her country at the Dubai Expo, she has made it whole. She believes in the potential of the creative arts as a significant industry for the island and encourages others to pursue careers in dance, drama, music, and fashion. 

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When asked about her future goals, she shared that she aimed to capture the crown at Miss Universe. While currently, she has also been consistently working hard and is pursuing her degree in Marketing at the University of the West Indies. She has also been actively involved with the Saint Lucia National Dance Company.