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Miss Anguilla National Queen Pageant
Inland Revenue
P.O. Box 60
The Valley
Anguilla, BWI
tel: (264) 235 6130
email: info@missaxa.com
web: www.missaxa.com
Festivals Office
Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre
P.O. Box 1855, The Valley
Anguilla
B.W.I.
tel: (264) 497 8458
sumfest@anguilllanet.com
www.axasummerfestival.com
Rebecca Webster
Chairlady - Miss Anguilla National Queen Pageant 2009
Rebecca has been involved with Anguilla’s carnival from the age of 16 when she was crowned the first Miss CCB Talented Teen in 1995. She is also a former Miss Anguilla contestant. Rebecca made her calypso debut as “Queen B” in 2002 and has been singing calypso ever since. She is presently the (3) time crowned Female Calypso Queen of Anguilla and in August 2006 was the crowned the Calypso Monarch of Anguilla. Rebecca has been employed with Merchants Market Wholesale food distributors for over 10 years as a salesperson and is also the manager of her own retail store. She has always been a supporter of Carnival and this year has taken up the challenge of chairing this years Miss Anguilla Queen Pageant.
Erica Edwards
Assistant Chairlady - Miss Anguilla National Queen Pageant 2009
Lauraine Gumbs
Public Relations Officer - Miss Anguilla National Queen Pageant 2009
Valencia Prentice-Connor
Events Coordinator
Mrs. Valencia Prentice-Connor was born on the island of Nevis and has recently moved to Anguilla, where she now makes her home. Val, as she is affectionately known by friends and peers has always exhibit an interest in self development which has led her at a very youthful age to seek personal growth through education. She enrolled at the Lindenwood University and was successful in her pursuit, earning Bachelors Degrees in Accounting, Management Information Systems and Dance. Valencia then entered the Graduate Webster University and successfully pursued a Masters of Science in Finance.
Throughout this time Val has maintained a genuine interest in Dance and Theater, which are readily regarded as her passion. During her tenure at Lindenwood, Valencia was a performing member of the Lionettes Dance Team and choreographed dances for the annual Cultural and Students' Concerts. During these performances, she was always mindful to present a distinct Caribbean taste and favor to the wide appreciation of her audiences. She has been a member of the former Talawa Drama Theatre in St. Kitts, where her hard work, diligence and creativity have earned her many accolades. True to her nature she has again immersed herself in the Arts and has become the Founder, President and Tutor of KAODA (Klassique Academy of Dance Anguilla), where she hopes to make a valuable contribution to her adopted land. Valencia has been an avid supporter of Carnival Activities in her native St. Kitts and hopes to transform this interest to Anguilla.
Elisia Lake
Events Coordinator - Miss Anguilla National Queen Pageant 2009
Samara Gumbs
Stage Manager - Miss Anguilla National Queen Pageant 2009
Samara Gumbs is a first time Queens committee member. However, miss Gumbs is no stranger to the stage or the management thereof. She attended the Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York City where she majored in Theatre Arts. Samara has been a Theatre actress and stage manager in such productions as Cabaret, Antigone, Pippin, A View From the Bridge and A Doll’s house. Along with her love of theatre she also has a passion for interior design and is now employed as assistant interior designer at the local Architectural firm of KCG & Co LTD. Ms. Gumbs is delighted to lend her talents and experience by serving as a member of the committee to ensure that the Miss Anguilla Pageant 2008 is a success
Gecheal Richardson
Financial Controller - Anguilla National Carnival Committee
Gecheal has been involved on the Carnival Committee since 1992. An avid carnival and especially calypso lover, she acts as Financial Controller to the Carnival Committee. Her diligent work ethic and impeccable financial management makes her a key asset to the organization of The Miss Anguilla Pageant 07.
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