“This pageant is not about flaunting beauty, it is about representing the voices of police officers across the Caribbean, to provoke real lasting change for the welfare of all who serve”. These are the words of Sabrina Mangal, who will be representing the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force at the True Blue Beauty Pageant.
Female law enforcement officers from the Caribbean converged this week on the island of Antigua for the inaugural “True Blue Beauty Pageant,” described as a symbol of unity across the Caribbean.
Celebrating beauty and talent among police officers, it is organised by the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (C.F.P.W.A.). The pageant will be held on Friday at the E. St. Luce Finance and Conference Centre under the theme “United We Serve.”
Competing for the title will be Tresan Sharpe representing the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Neddia Bromley of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, Sabrina Mangal of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force, Regine Clement of the Trinidad and Tobago Municipal Police Service, Shania Samuel of the Royal Antigua and Barbuda Police Force and Nickesha Lewis representing the Guyana Police Force.
According to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force representative; “As police officers we are often asked to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders.”
“We are underpaid, overworked and face challenges that extend far beyond the day to day duties of keeping our communities safe,” she states.
Sabrina Mangal says however that national security is vital to the survival of every nation and that the welfare of law enforcement officers must be a priority.
“I have had the privilege of meeting the inspiring contestants and we all share the same experiences. Out of this competition, a sisterhood has emerged and though we are here to compete we have also come together as mature women on a shared mission not just to win but to send a powerful message to those in authority,” Mangal says.
The pageant she believes, is the beginning of a movement and a strong bond that will unite Caribbean police forces.
The True Blue Pageant will features various categories including; Introduction, Interview, Beauty with a Purpose, National Costume, Talent and Evening Gown.
According to organisers the pageant aims to foster solidarity and raise funds for the welfare of police officers in member states.
“This inaugural event is more than just a celebration of beauty and talent among Caribbean Police Officers. It is a symbol of unity across our region. Through this pageant, we come together to foster solidarity and raise vital funds to support the welfare of police officers in our member states,” pageant chairperson Keren Watson and Assistant General Secretary of the C.F.P.W.A, shared.
Readers can access the following link to vote for Contestant #3: Sabrina Mangal representing the Royal St. Lucia Police Force. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBSW9ByJX-T/?igsh=cWt6NnQzMmc0Z29j
