In a significant development for the upcoming Miss Dominica 2026 National Queen Pageant, contestant Sheraine Mills has received a major sponsorship endorsement. Republic Bank (EC) Limited has committed EC$25,000 in financial support through a partnership with the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) and the Dominica Festivals Committee (DFC).
The sponsorship was formally announced at a sash presentation ceremony where Mills, designated as contestant number 3, expressed profound gratitude for the backing. She simultaneously unveiled her substantive advocacy platform focused on women’s health: ‘Breaking the Stigma: Empowering Women Confidently Confronting PCOS.’
Mills, who personally lives with polycystic ovarian syndrome, articulated her mission to become a vocal advocate for the condition she describes as ‘common yet often misunderstood.’ Her platform aims to foster greater awareness, understanding, and empowerment for women navigating life with PCOS, whom she refers to as ‘silent warriors.’
Republic Bank’s Country Manager, Mrs. Sharlene Polydore-Pascal, framed the sponsorship as an extension of the bank’s commitment to employee development and national talent. ‘By supporting Sheraine, we are sending a clear message: our people matter, our youth matter and Dominican talent deserves to shine on the biggest stages,’ Polydore-Pascal stated, highlighting Mills’ embodiment of the ‘strength, intelligence and ambition of today’s Dominican professionals.’
The Discover Dominica Authority publicly commended the bank’s investment, characterizing it as an initiative that ‘sets a high standard and inspires others to invest in excellence, empowerment, and Dominican pride.’ The DDA’s statement concluded with an open call for additional partners to support the 2026 pageant, signaling the importance of corporate sponsorship in national cultural events.