Miss Cayman Islands Universe first runner-up Chloe Powery-Doxey returned to a warm welcome over the weekend, after representing Cayman at the 71st Miss Universe pageant held in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Powery-Doxey was greeted by Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan, family, friends and Miss Universe Cayman Islands Committee members among other invited guests at Owen Roberts International Airport on Sunday, 15 Jan., at a reception which was closed to the media.
Presenting her with a bouquet of flowers, Bryan said, “I hope these roses remind you of how beautiful you are, and how much we appreciate you. I’m so proud of you and glad you are home safe.”
R’Bonney Gabriel, 28, of the US was crowned Miss Universe, with the first and second runners-up Amanda Dudamel, 23, of Venezuela and Anderina Martinez, 25, of the Dominican Republic, respectively.
Although Powery-Doxey did not finish in the top 16, she made international headlines for her costume, which was inspired by Grand Cayman’s endangered endemic blue iguana. The costume was designed locally by Devika and Swanky International.
“From the doorstep of extinction to resurgent existence, the majestic Blue Iguana is indigenous to the Cayman Islands and represents the resilience of the people of the Islands,” said the Miss Cayman Islands Universe Committee in a social media post.
The reigning Miss Cayman Islands Universe, Tiffany Conolly, who is currently awaiting a verdict in her Summary Court assault trial, was barred from attending the pageant.
The 24-year-old embattled beauty queen remains suspended from making public appearances.
A verdict in her case is expected later this week.
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