Representatives from Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission and the Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB) met over the weekend for the official launch of the ECAB Mr. & Miss Teenage Pageant 2025.
During the exercise, held at the bank’s Redcliffe Street conference room, the event saw the unveiling of thirteen (13) outstanding student delegates who will vie for the coveted titles this Carnival season. This launch marks a defining moment for youth empowerment, cultural preservation, and corporate partnership in Antigua and Barbuda. This year’s delegates are:
Mr. St. Joseph’s Academy – William Christian
Miss Ottos Comprehensive School – Kimora Simon
Miss Jennings Secondary School – Otezzea Luke
Mr. Ottos Comprehensive School – Najah Monford
Miss Clare Hall Secondary School – N’Khira George
Miss Sir Novelle Richards Academy – Jahkeira Samuel
Mr. Antigua Grammar School – Emari John
Miss Princess Margaret School – Nikeema Dickenson
Mr. All Saints Secondary School – Marsa Farrell
Mr. Clare Hall Secondary School – Te’Mouri Swift
Miss Island Academy International – Sanae James
Miss All Saints Secondary School – Keairra Smith
Miss Antigua Girls’ High School – Tekyra Richards
Michele Marshall, Marketing Manager of ECAB, reflected with pride:
“This is your moment. As you continue your preparations, remember that success starts with showing up, giving your best, and staying committed to your personal growth. Whether you walk away with a title or not, the experience itself is a victory, and the lessons you learn will stay with you for life. Following last year’s experience, ECAB is pleased to be on board once again.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Creative Industries Senator Shenella Govia, delivered remarks on behalf of Minister Daryll Matthew, who is currently away on official government business. She stated:
“The Ministry is pleased to once again partner with ECAB and the Mr. & Miss Teenage Committee for what has become a premier youth-centered event on the national Carnival calendar. We commend ECAB not only for their sponsorship yet again but for their belief in the potential of our young people.
“Let us be clear—Carnival is a major cultural and economic undertaking. It is costly, resource-intensive, and requires the backing of committed stakeholders. So when we have institutions like ECAB who continue to show up, year after year. Fulfilling their corporate social responsibility.
“To the delegates, I salute your courage. You have chosen a path that requires discipline, vulnerability, and excellence. To the parents and schools—thank you for walking alongside them. Together, we are shaping a generation that will preserve and transform our national identity.”
Also speaking at the launch were reigning titleholders Gabrielle Hamlet and Mandela Anyandjuh, who both delivered heartfelt testimonies about the power of the pageant experience. From rigorous training sessions to lasting friendships, they described their journeys as life-changing and said they would do it all again without hesitation.
The 2025 ECAB Mr. & Miss Teenage Pageant will be staged at Carnival City on Friday, July 19th at 8:00 PM. Tickets are priced at just $20.00, offering the public a chance to witness the future of culture, leadership, and artistic expression in Antigua and Barbuda.
The pageant committee is chaired by Neilson Duberry, supported by Deputy Chair Samantha Albert and team members Stephon Hector, Briana Anthony, and Shaveesa Gasper.
