In a historic moment, eight-year-old Anorrah Brown has been crowned the inaugural Mini Miss Kingston and St Andrew Heritage Queen. The competition, designed to foster cultural awareness and self-expression among Jamaica’s youth, showcased Anorrah’s remarkable poise, talent, and intellect. Her victory not only marks a personal achievement but also signifies a significant milestone for the event, which continues to grow in influence across the island, celebrating confidence, heritage, and self-worth.
An elated Anorrah expressed her gratitude, stating, ‘It’s an incredible honour and a dream come true. I am filled with so much excitement and gratitude to be given such an opportunity to represent my parish Kingston and St Andrew and showcase my talent and creativity.’
An aspiring lawyer with a passion for justice, Anorrah has set her sights on practicing family law. Deeply concerned about the impact of crime on society, she envisions addressing the issue by teaching conflict resolution, empathy, and emotional intelligence in schools. Additionally, she plans to organize community programs, support groups, and mentorship initiatives. ‘But most importantly, I would address the root causes, which I believe is poverty, and I would work alongside the relevant agencies to reduce poverty and its related spinoffs, such as corruption, bullying, inequality, and social injustice,’ she added.
Behind Anorrah’s success is her mother, who serves as her unwavering pillar of support. Overjoyed and proud, her mother shared, ‘I feel incredibly proud and overjoyed having my daughter win the Mini Miss Kingston and St Andrew Heritage Queen Competition. It’s a big deal! It’s definitely a dream come true, and I’m grateful for the opportunity given to her to showcase her talent, beauty, intelligence, and heritage on such a prestigious platform.’
The Mini Miss Kingston and St Andrew Heritage Queen Competition is the latest addition to a series of cultural pageants founded by Damion Duckett, entrepreneur and CEO of DDPromotions (Double D Promotions). Originating in St Ann over two decades ago with the Mini Miss St Ann Heritage Queen Competition, the initiative celebrates Jamaica’s rich heritage while empowering young girls to embrace their individuality.
Anorrah’s crowning moment underscores the competition’s mission to inspire confidence and self-respect in the next generation, demonstrating that beauty and purpose can coexist. Organizers emphasized that her victory serves as a powerful reminder that with support and encouragement, young people can overcome challenges and become symbols of hope and pride for their communities.