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Suspended prison sentence for former Miss Cayman Islands Universe

Former Miss Cayman Islands Universe Tiffany Conolly has been given a six-month suspended prison sentence and a community service order for assaulting her ex-boyfriend, his father and a police officer.

Sentencing postponed again for former Miss Cayman Islands Universe

Former pageant queen Tiffany Conolly, who was found guilty of seven criminal offences in February, will have to wait until August for her sentencing after another adjournment.

Miss Cayman Islands Universe Committee takes over pageant franchise

The Miss Cayman Islands Universe franchise, which the Ministry of Tourism dropped last month, is being taken over by the committee that has organised the local pageant for more than two decades.

Government drops Miss Cayman Universe franchise

The government announced today that it has relinquished the Miss Cayman Islands Universe franchise.

Future of pageant in doubt as Conolly stripped of Miss Cayman Universe title

Tiffany Conolly has been formally stripped of her title as Miss Cayman Islands Universe, following her conviction for assault last week, Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan announced at a press briefing at which he said his ministry was considering pulling out as the pageant's franchise holder in Cayman.

Miss Cayman Islands Universe found guilty of assault

Miss Cayman Islands Universe Tiffany Conolly has been found guilty of assaulting her ex-boyfriend and his father, damaging both men's vehicles as well as assaulting police.

Powery-Doxey welcomed home after Miss Universe pageant

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...

Non-profit teams with pageant organisers to help families on the Brac

Lean on Me Foundation Cayman has teamed up with the Miss Cayman Islands Universe to deliver groceries to families in need of assistance in Cayman Brac.

Chloe Powery-Doxey to represent Cayman at Miss Universe pageant

Miss Cayman Islands Universe first runner-up Chloe Powery-Doxey will replace current queen Tiffany Conolly at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.

Miss Cayman benched for LA event, as Conolly assault trial looms

While pageant organisers consider the way forward for reigning Miss Cayman Islands Universe Tiffany Conolly, whose assault trial resumes 5 Dec., second runner-up Hayley Grizzel represented Cayman at the opening of a new Cayman Airways gateway in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Miss Cayman Islands Universe runner-up being prepped for pageant

The Miss Cayman Islands Universe Committee says it is preparing first runner-up Chloe Powery-Doxey for the crown in the event that the reigning queen Tiffany Conolly is unable to represent the country at the next year's pageant.

Assault trial begins for Miss Cayman Islands Universe

Conolly, 24, of West Bay, faces two counts of common assault, two counts of damage to property, two counts of assaulting a police officer and one count of disorderly conduct.

Miss Cayman Islands Universe assault trial begins next week

The assault trial of reigning Miss Cayman Islands Universe Tiffany Conolly is set to commence on Monday 17 Oct.

Police review threats and cyber-bullying of Miss Cayman Islands Universe Committee

Following claims of cyber-bullying and alleged threats against members of the Miss Cayman Islands Universe committee, police have confirmed they are reviewing a complaint from the members "to determine whether it meets the threshold for criminal investigation".

Public appearances suspended as Tiffany Conolly remains Miss Cayman Islands Universe

The Miss Cayman Islands Universe Committee has said Tiffany Conolly, who remains the Miss Cayman Islands Universe titleholder, will not make any appearances or conduct any interviews until further notice.

Clarity on Miss Cayman Islands Universe’s future coming next week

Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan said his ministry will make clear its position on the future of Miss Cayman Islands Universe Tiffany Conolly next week, at which time it is also expected to state the ministry’s role as the pageant franchise holder going forward. 

Miss Cayman Universe pageant victory casts ‘horrible shadow’

Miss Cayman Islands Universe Tiffany Conolly is facing a backlash from some of her fellow pageant contestants, who fear pending criminal charges against her have "overshadowed" the pageant and could tarnish the coveted crown.

Miss Cayman Islands Universe to stand trial for multiple assault charges

Newly-crowned Miss Cayman Islands Universe Tiffany Conolly will stand trial in October for allegedly beating up her ex-boyfriend, another member of his household and a police officer.

Tiffany Conolly crowned Miss Cayman Islands Universe 2022

After months of training, public appearances, a motorcade and sashing ceremony, eight contestants took to the stage at the Westin Resort in front of...

Miss Cayman sashing ceremony well supported by fans

The Miss Cayman Islands Universe sashing ceremony was held at Grand Old House on Saturday, 18 June, in front of a large audience. Eight contestants...

Public invited to pageant sashing ceremony

Eight young ladies have signed up to compete in the Miss Cayman Islands Universe pageant this year, being held on 6 August at the...

Two queens return to Cayman, both pageants impacted by COVID

Miss Cayman Islands Universe, Georgina Kerford, and Miss World Cayman Islands, Rashana Hydes, returned home on Friday, following two separate pageant journeys.

Miss Cayman Islands shines at Miss Universe pageant

Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu may have been crowned Miss Universe 2021 at the pageant in Eilat, Israel on Sunday, 12 Dec., but in the eyes of everyone watching here at home, Miss Cayman Islands Georgina Kerford was a queen.

Miss Cayman Islands Georgina Kerford competing in Miss Universe

Months of training, numerous public appearances, and a long flight from Cayman to Israel, have all been leading up to the main event for...

Miss Cayman Georgina Kerford flies off to Miss Universe pageant

Miss Cayman Islands Georgina Kerford left Wednesday morning for Israel as she prepares to take part in Miss Universe on 12 Dec.

All hail the new queen!

On Saturday, 18 Sept., in front of a live audience (and hundreds more watching online), Georgina Kerford was announced the winner of the Miss...

Kerford crowned Miss Cayman Islands Universe 2021

Georgina Kerford has been crowned 2021Miss Cayman Islands Universe 2021 on 18 Sept.

Miss Cayman Islands Universe Pageant gets new date

The Miss Cayman Islands Universe Pageant, originally scheduled for 11 Sept., has now been rescheduled for 18 Sept. Minister of Tourism Kenneth Bryan announced at...

Who will be Miss Cayman Islands Universe?

UPDATE: The Miss Cayman Islands Universe pageant has been postponed. After three locally-transmitted cases of COVID were confirmed on Friday, 10 Sept., Minister of...

The Resh Hour with Miss Cayman Islands Universe Mariah Tibbetts

Miss Cayman Islands Universe, Mariah Tibbetts joins Compass journalist Reshma Ragoonath to talk about her experience in the Miss Universe Pageant and what she has planned next.

Miss Cayman Islands Universe reflects on pageant

Miss Cayman Islands Universe Mariah Tibbetts may not have walked away with the prestigious global crown at Sunday's pageant, but she was grateful for the experience and the support she received from home.

All eyes on Miss Cayman Islands Universe as she takes the stage

Miss Cayman Islands Universe Mariah Tibbetts is set to take the international pageant stage tomorrow for the 2021 beauty contest and already she has become one to watch.

Police investigating Hammer’s ‘Miss Cayman’ Instagram video

A police investigation has been launched into an Instagram video which was posted to actor Armand 'Armie' Hammer’s private account and featured a scantily clad woman he referred to as 'Miss Cayman'.

Armie Hammer apologises, says woman in viral video not Miss Cayman

American actor Armand “Armie” Hammer has issued a public apology to Miss Cayman, following a leaked video in which Hammer claimed to have had sexual relations with a scantly cladded woman whom he referred to as Miss Cayman.

Wheaton Connection: Episode 03

Mariah Tibbetts had moved on from pageants when she won first runner-up at the Miss Cayman Islands Universe competition in 2019, but 2020 had...

Podcast: Catching up with the queen, Mariah Tibbetts

For 26-year-old accountant Mariah Tibbetts, the path to the Miss Cayman Islands Universe crown was far from typical. Her unexpected ascent to royalty came as...

New beauty queen crowned

Like so many other occasions this year, the 2020 Miss Cayman Islands Universe pageant was far from typical. When 26-year-old accountant Mariah Tibbetts learned she...

Mariah Tibbetts ascends as Miss Cayman Islands Universe

The 2020 Miss Cayman Islands Universe pageant proceeded in a diminished, albeit glamorous, fashion at Grand Old House on Saturday evening for the crowning of Mariah Tibbetts.

Weekender Spotlight: Explorer Passport and more

The weekend has returned and there is plenty to explore. The new National Trust Explorer Passport is the perfect excuse to get out and discover new areas of Grand Cayman.

Meet Caitlin Tyson, the new queen

Bodden Town’s own model and actress, Caitlin Tyson, claimed the Miss Cayman Islands Universe crown earlier this month, edging out a competitive pool of six other aspiring queens.

Weekender Spotlight: Miss Cayman returns and more

Welcome to your weekend! Saturday night promises plenty of fun, with the return of the Miss Cayman Islands competition at the Westin and singer/songwriter Peter Bacon performing at Hemingways.

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