At just 19-years-old, Shona Rogers has already copped two beauty titles; Miss Teen British Virgin Islands and Miss Earth British Virgin Islands! This ambitious young woman has no room for stagnation as she continues to reach for the stars with her next stop at the Miss Jamzone International Stage where she plans on promoting the strong people of her country and the fact that BVI is the sailing capital of the world.
However, Shona noted that her country has many historical buildings that show the influence of generations before but these are not showcased on a major platform. “I would like to see those sites restored and displayed in such a way that the tourists can appreciate the BVI for much more than our beaches and hotels,” she pointed out. Rogers dreams of a career as a lawyer and is currently pursuing this dream at the University of Brighton where she is studying Business Law.
At 20 years old, Amy Stephen is a full time teacher while pursuing a degree in theatre and marketing as she dreams of working in these fields either regionally or internationally. With a passion for singing and theatre, this young lady says she enjoys her leisure time improving her singing, violinist and flutist skills. Asked what she would like to see happen in the area of tourism in her country, Stephen said “I would like to see the industry become more holistic in terms of the partners involved…”. She continued to say that her fellow St. Lucians make her most proud and would promote the country’s human resources as “mountains and tress can’t make you feel as welcomed as a gesture from someone you’ve never met.