Barbados welcomed the arrival of International Designer, Franchise Holder of Miss Antigua Universe & Miss Antigua World CALVIN SOUTHWELL who not only is acting at the chief judge for the Mr. & Miss Barbados World Pageant but whose Formal Wear Line will be featured during tonight's event. Calvin was in high demand by members of the press. Belle Holder interviewed him for Monday's Edition of Good Morning Barbados, John King was extremely impressed with Calvin during his interview on The Chat Room and then Teshia Hinds had him all to herself Live on 98.1 The One Radio Programme. After all the lights cameras and microphones Calvin arrived at The Sherbourne Conference Centre to take in some of the Grand Rehearsals.

For Those of you who do not have your tickets yet... you better hurry!!! 

WELCOME TO BARBADOS KARA DACOSTA - NICHOLLS

 Yes the long anticipated arrival of Kara has been the talk of the town. Some contestants are quite jittery (I wonder why?) Kara flew from Jakarta, India to London then straight to Barbados determined to make it in time for the pageant she cut her trip to South Africa short by one week. She will be hard in rehearsal from tomorrow with pageant director Stephanie Chase. While in Barbados Kara is staying with her grand-mummy. We wish her much success and hope that her encounters with fellow contestants  are memorable ones.

It seems that there are people going around thinking that they will get into the Mr. & Miss Barbados World 2007 pageant for free. Please note that if you are not in possession of an invitation, a complimentary ticket or a ticket which has been paid for legally then you will not be allowed into the event. 

Do not turn up and expect to call for the national director to get in free. It will not happen.

Do not turn up and expect to call for a commitee member to get in free. It will not happen.

Do not turn up and expect to go backstage. The Police will escort you out.

Tickets are on sale for $60.00 as registered with the Customs & Excise VAT Division of Barbados. You can purchase your tickets from at C.S. Pharmacy, Lower Broad Street, St. Michael or any MBW contestant or committee member. 

Any person selling tickets for under $60.00 is doing so illegally and will be prosecuted under the full extent of the law.  

The MBW Organisation joined many businesses and Barbadians who opted to assist in raising funds for the recently launched Barbados Emergency Disaster Relief Fund. Karla Yearwood and Fabian Bartlett spear-headed the initiative on behalf of the 2007 contestants even though most of the contestants did not wish to participate Emerald, Karla, Natalie, Fabian, Taleah and her sister Natalie Chandler along with National Director Stephanie Chase who pooled together and pledged $300.00 ($100 of which came from Taleah & her sister Natalie).

The total may not have been much but those who participated were pleased to make a contribution to such a worthy cause.