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UPDATE: Brathwaite second @ Miss World Talent Finals!

- competition won by Miss Jamaica
Miss World BVI Rikkiya A. R. Brathwaite, centre, came narrowly close to winning the Talent Competition at Miss World in London today, December 10, 2019 as she placed second to Miss World Jamaica Toni-Ann Singh, right, in the finals. Photo: Miss World/Facebook
Miss World BVI Rikkiya A. R. Brathwaite (black top and red skirt) has advanced to the Top 5 of the Miss World Talent Competition in London. Photo: Miss World/Facebook
Miss World BVI Rikkiya A. R. Brathwaite (black top and red skirt) has advanced to the Top 5 of the Miss World Talent Competition in London. Photo: Miss World/Facebook
It was on November 28, 2019 that Rikkiya won the 2019 Miss World Sports Challenge competition, which secured her place in the Top 40 at the Miss World Finals on December 14, 2019. Photo: Miss World
It was on November 28, 2019 that Rikkiya won the 2019 Miss World Sports Challenge competition, which secured her place in the Top 40 at the Miss World Finals on December 14, 2019. Photo: Miss World
LONDON, United Kingdom- Miss World BVI Rikkiya A. R. Brathwaite came narrowly close to winning the Talent Competition at Miss World in London today, December 10, 2019 as she placed second to Miss World Jamaica Toni-Ann Singh in the finals.

Rikkiya, 22, was one of five contestants to advance to the finals on December 9, 2019, along with contestants from Armenia, Canada, Jamaica and Malta.

The Miss World Organisation announced via its Facebook page moments ago that the winner of the Talent Competition was announced at the Beauty With A Purpose charity gala dinner in London.

“And the winner is Miss World Jamaica. This is a fast track event and she is guaranteed a place in the top 40 at Saturday’s final...and she gets to perform her Whitney Houston rendition of ’I have nothing’,” it said on its Facebook page.

Rikkiya, whose talent piece was ‘I’m here’ by Cynthia Erivo from the Broadway musical ‘The Colour Purple’, was already guaranteed a place in the Top 40 at the Miss World Finals on December 14, 2019, having won the 2019 Miss World Sports Challenge competition on November 28, 2019.

This is the first time in history the [British] Virgin Islands has achieved such success at Miss World.

It was a good day for the Caribbean as Miss Guyana and Miss Trinidad and Tobago won their Head to Head Challenge to advance to the Top 40.

See previous article published December 9, 2019

Rikkiya A. R. Brathwaite advances to Miss World Talent Finals

The success story for Miss World BVI Rikkiya A. R. Brathwaite at Miss World 2019 in London continues, having placed in the top 5 of the Talent Competition today, December 9, 2019.

‘Incredible talent’

According to the Miss World Organisation, today was the turn of 27 contestants to impress the judges in the Talent Competition.

“With such Incredible talent it was so hard to get down to just five finalists who will perform at tomorrow's ’Beauty With A Purpose’ charity gala ball,” it stated on its Facebook page.

It further said only one contestant can go through from this fast track event and claim their place in the top 40 at Saturday's final.

‘Humbled & blessed’

Commenting on the Miss World BVI Facebook Page today, December 9, 2019, Rikkiya said: “Tonight I’m humbled and feel truly blessed to be selected amongst a group of five talented women; as I have advanced to the Miss World Talent Finals!

The elated Miss World BVI extended “special congratulations” to her “sisters” from Armenia, Canada, Jamaica and Malta.

“Additionally, I know it must’ve been a difficult task for the judges to have selected from such a dynamic Top 27. So, to all my sisters who performed tonight, I’d also like to say a job well done. I’m so inspired to be in the presence of confident, talented and caring young women....Miss World is “Girl Power” - Beauty With A Purpose!”

More details to follow.

It was on November 28, 2019 that Rikkiya won the 2019 Miss World Sports Challenge competition, which secured her a place in the Top 40 at the Miss World Finals on December 14, 2019.

14 Responses to “UPDATE: Brathwaite second @ Miss World Talent Finals!”

  • Lucky dude (09/12/2019, 19:08) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good luck girl
  • kudos (09/12/2019, 19:22) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well done, Rikkiya!
  • guy hill (09/12/2019, 21:27) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Always continue to do your very best. Be brave.
  • Cheers (09/12/2019, 22:48) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rikkiya is doing amazing things, creating history. Whether she takes the crown or not she has set the bar very high
  • first time (09/12/2019, 23:53) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    HISTORY...........miss america, miss usa, miss teen usa and miss universe ALL BLACK WOMEN................Let's go Rikkiya we need a black miss world
  • one eye (10/12/2019, 02:24) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    You go girl
  • Auntie Marieta (10/12/2019, 13:24) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Best of luck Kiyya. Whatever the outcome we are proud of you. You have made your mark and the entire world now knows Rikkiya Brathwaite the little girl from the little country called the British Virgin Islands. Love you Sweetie.
  • All the best (10/12/2019, 13:45) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is awesome news. Congrats Rikkiya. You are a beautiful young lady and you are making us very proud. I am walking taller today and wearing a bigger smile because you have made conquered. You have slayed. You have said here I am. I will not go quietly into the night. We are cheering for you. Wow. Our BVI is on the map.
  • Yayyyy (10/12/2019, 18:08) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is amazing!!!! Congrats
  • SHINING TIME (10/12/2019, 18:47) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The time has come for us as a people to shine...and to know that ' I have loved thee.' Don't be surprised that Black Girl Magic has taken over in fashion, talent,pageantry etc. This is just the beginning...up you mighty people you can accomplish what you will. Our biggest set back now happens to be those of us who insist on holding on to the lies that have been used to bind us in bondage and mental slavery.
  • Yessss (10/12/2019, 19:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rikki gurl u are breaking down walls and tearing down barriers in your rise to the top! with confidence, grace, and class, you have pushed us into the worlds spotlight. Continue to shine Queen. Super Proud!!!
  • Yow (10/12/2019, 20:56) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where lady mix
  • Barriers (10/12/2019, 21:33) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rikki baby, number 1 in Miss World Sports Competition, number 2 in Miss World Talent competition and first to reach Top 40 of the Miss World Finals. That’s a lot of barriers broken in a single competition. And you are still going. We are super proud of you for you are truly Virgin Islands made!!Keep pushing the BVI on the world stage
  • Supporter (10/12/2019, 22:15) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Awsome awsome aesome


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