The country is just days away from hosting the first ever True Blue Beauty Pageant, a contest for regional police officers.

On October 25, the John E St Luce Finance and Conference Centre will be transformed into a battleground of beauty and talent.

Police constable Shania Samuel who secured the second runner-up position and won best performing talent in Queen of Carnival 2024, will be representing Antigua and Barbuda.

She will face off against fellow officers from Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, St Lucia, British Virgin Islands, and the Cayman Islands, Samuel reflects on her journey.

The True Blue Beauty Pageant, organized by the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations under the theme “United we Serve” aims to foster solidarity among Caribbean police forces while raising funds for officer welfare.

Contestants will compete in various categories to include interview, national costume, talent, and evening gown.

Tickets for the event are priced at US$25 or EC$60.