Miss Grenada World beauty pageant selects representatives for the Miss World pageant from Grenada, an island country in the

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. The winner receives nationwide media exposure, thousands of dollars in prizes, an all-expense-paid trip to the Miss World contest and the opportunity to travel the world to act as an ambassador for various charitable causes.

History

Miss Grenada was held for first time in 1964. The competition is run as a franchise and organized by a committee. The event organizers strive to increase the skill level and confidence of young Grenadian women. Christine Hughes was the first Miss Grenada 1964 and competed at Miss Universe 1964.

Miss World

Jennifer Hosten Jennifer Hosten (born 31 October 1947) is a Grenadian radio announcer, development worker, diplomat, author, model and beauty queen who won the Miss World 1970 contest, representing Grenada. She became the first black woman and the first woman f ...

won the Miss World 1970 contest, representing Grenada. She became the first woman from her country to win the title. The whole contest had been controversial even before the result had been announced. Afterwards allegations were made about the influence of the Prime Minister of Grenada, who was on the judging panel.

Miss Grenada World

In 2007, Jennifer Hosten, Miss Grenada 1970, was granted the Miss Grenada World Franchise by the

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. The event took place at Jenny's Place, a resort on the beach in Grand Anse and was sponsored by the

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of Grenada and cosmetics company,

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Titleholders

References

External links

Official Site
- Vivian Burkhardt Grenada Grenada Grenada Recurring events established in 1964 Grenadian awards {{Grenada-stub