Saint Lucia’s popular regional beauty competition, Miss District High, is preparing to host its fifth annual edition on the evening of Saturday, June 27, at the Gros Islet Human Resource Centre. Eight talented young contestants, each sponsored by local businesses across the island, will take the stage to compete for the coveted national title.
The full roster of competing candidates this year includes Evanelle Faucher, representing sponsor Miss Caribbean Grains Limited; Faith Edward, sponsored by Forest Springs; Hayley Noley, backing DJ C4 Soundsystem; Kayla Edmund of Pretty Reflections; Kizzy Philgence, representing the NSDC; Merkeeba Casimir, competing for Forever Charmed; Vernick Fulgence, sponsored by DBS; and Zaira Cadette, who carries the endorsement of Eugenie’s Delight.
For the winner, the reward extends far beyond the national crown: the champion will earn the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent Saint Lucia at the Miss District High Caribbean pageant, scheduled to take place this coming December.
In a press briefing ahead of the event, Executive Director Treasure Actille shared key updates about this year’s competition format, revealing that organizers have introduced a brand-new judging segment called district wear. In this segment, each contestant will showcase custom outfits that highlight the unique culture, heritage and identity of their home community, adding a fresh local-focused twist to the traditional pageant lineup. The competition will also retain fan-favorite recurring segments, including the interview round, talent showcase, swimwear competition, and evening wear presentation.
Beyond the competition itself, Actille announced that Miss District High has already made history this year, marking a first for any pageant organization in Saint Lucia. Past and current contestants affiliated with the group have competed in more than 10 different pageants across the country over the past 12 months, a feat that has never been achieved by any other local pageant body. Actille emphasized that event organizers have always prioritized the long-term personal growth of participants, encouraging contestants to pursue opportunities through pageantry far beyond the Miss District High competition itself.
Since the event launched its first edition five years ago, the core mission of Miss District High has centered on empowering young women. The organization works to build self-confidence among participants, foster youth advocacy across local communities, and nurture contestants to grow into positive role models for their peers across the island.
For residents and visitors eager to attend the June 27 event, tickets are already available for purchase at all outlets of THE CELL (Saint Lucia) across the island, priced at 50 Eastern Caribbean dollars per entry.