Belize Makes Top 40 at Miss World Pageant

Drought-breakers and history-makers, those are the titles being given to the women who were able to break the trend of years of non-placement at the seventy-fourth Miss World Pageant. Among those women was Belizean representative Elisa-Gayonne Vernon, who placed among the top forty of the one hundred and twelve women competing. This placement makes history as it is the first time Belize has placed since joining the competition in 1987. The contest was held in Mumbai, India on Saturday, March ninth, where Vernon competed in a series of events such as fitness, beauty, talent and public speaking. In a statement from Vernon, she reflected on her final answer issued during the pageant, reading, (quote), I am a farmer. A phrase I included in my final answer during the last segment of the Miss World Belize 2022 pageant. I said this, because I am proud of who I am and my heritage. I want to be a representation of every Belizean face and every child with a dream. I want to inspire others to be proud of their roots and know that that they are capable of anything they put their mind to. We are all royalty, because I share this crown with every Belizean, (end quote). Vernon returned to Belize this afternoon where she was met by family and supporters congratulating her on her achievement.