I Will Be Very Visible In The Community - de Castro
BVI Platinum News
Updated: August 10, 2012 8:38 am AST
Published: August 09, 2012 12:16 pm AST
Sharie de Castro being crowned by former Miss BVI Abigail Hyndman.
Photo Credit: Clifton Skelton/BVI Platinum News
Newly crowned Miss BVI 2012/2013, Sharie de Castro has promised to work diligently to promote her platform and to be very visible during her reign. Her platform was focused on education.

After being announced the winner on Sunday, August 5 at the Multipurpose Sports Complex, de Castro, 21, told BVI Platinum News that she will use different avenues to solicit the views of residents in her quest to promote her platform.

"I think definitely I just need to be around the people so I can hear exactly what their concerns are, as well as using new technology like twitter, facebook...just to hear what people really, really want changed in the BVI," she stated.

de Castro, an English teacher at the Elmore Stoutt High School, assured that she will be visible in the community.

"Just expect me to be very visible in the community at events, just emphasizing the need for people to get involved in the BVI, especially with our young people because they are the future," de Castro stated.

de Castro, who also captured Miss Congeniality, the People's Choice Award, Miss Poised, Best Talent, Best BVI Promotional Speech, Best Personal Interview and Miss Intellect, said it feels good to be the new Miss BVI and admitted that she had a few nervous moments on stage.

"It feels really, really good I must say. It's a relief...Definitely [nervous moments] a few, but I stayed grounded and believed in myself that I could do this," she stated.

de Castro won a car, a scholarship, a trip with the BVI Tourist Board, a trip to the Miss Universe Pageant and $5,000.00 in wardrobe.

First runner-up went to contestant #4, Anna John, who also captured Miss Photogenic, Best Swimwear, Best Cultural/Historical Costume and Best Evening Wear.

Second runner-up went to contestant #2, Michelle Parsons. Miss Popularity went to contestant #1, Lavanta Thompson.
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Shireen Hodge | Report Abuse
First, congratulations to Ms. de Castro! Next, to all those who don't quite understand the essence of a pageant. True beauty comes from within. If you check the record of famous queens, everyone knows that the judges look for essential qualities that have the ability to propel their country... more
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Ginger Snap | Report Abuse
FED UP, I agree with your comment, these people on this Island is a bunch of haters. They always have something stupid to say. Some of the most beautiful people is the dumbest. That girl deserved the crown, True beauty is within. You could lay out a platinum gold carpet for these haters to walk... more
August 11 at 12:24am  |  Like ▪ 2 People like this.   Dislike
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FED UP | Report Abuse
Fed up and fed up as hell, when you people of the bvi will learn to except and move on. Ms decastro did exceptionally well on that stage. You people need to stop looking at the outside beauty and start looking on the inside. You want a pretty face girl to win and can't represent out country.... more
August 10 at 4:02pm  |  Like ▪ 11 People like this.   Dislike
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English | Report Abuse
The word is ACCEPT, not "except".
August 12 at 9:12pm  |  Like   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
Congratulations How about working on getting a s
swimming program in all schools as part of PE .
This would finally open up all the possible careers
available here in waterspouts and sailing industries.
Most importantly It may also save someones life .
August 10 at 11:08am  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike ▪ 4 People dislike this.
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Waterspouts? lol
August 10 at 11:39am  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike
Tennis | Report Abuse
& about about tennis ?
August 10 at 2:05pm  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike
hello | Report Abuse
All ayo need to hush. Sharie was the only one who answered the question with sense. She deserved it
August 10 at 5:19am  |  Like ▪ 12 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 6 People dislike this.
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But lord the crown bigger than she..............lol........Them plan to strain out her neck or wha...?
August 09 at 9:19pm  |  Like ▪ 28 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 19 People dislike this.
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Question | Report Abuse
I think miss de castro did well but lets be honest here, can she really represent on an international level? Will the rest of the world take us seriously if we send her to miss universe? A true bvi islander she is , but will stand out amoungst women who are all beautiful, intelligent and most... more
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ausar | Report Abuse
I, for one, am proud of Ms. deCastro's accomplishments. Alas, she truly is a delicate gem!

Now I'm not against anyone who was born in the territory to parents not from here winning the crown. All Virgin Islanders(British) by birth or descent have a right to the crown if they so... more
August 09 at 8:21pm  |  Like ▪ 38 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 3 People dislike this.
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Boner Stabone | Report Abuse
Then i'm hearing this indigenous talk well jesus christ this is indigenous? Woooooow.
August 09 at 4:52pm  |  Like ▪ 6 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 6 People dislike this.
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Great Joy | Report Abuse
I can't express how good it feels to have a queen that you can call your own and relate to. Last year's queen...only showing up when she had to not that she wanted to. I am sure many many people still don't know who she is without the crown. Sharie you are off to a great start... more
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Hater Blocker | Report Abuse
Just so u know last years Queen is a pre-med student in New Orleans. She aint just seating around doing nothing and not attending events! Stupesssss!
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Dear Platinum | Report Abuse
Please let some of these cuss words fall through the crack. Dem burning my tongue with how I really want to reply. Her name is Abigail Hyndman and she was a fine queen. She is a belonger and yes she lived in St. Thomas but that does not change the fact that she won the crown and represented... more
August 09 at 5:26pm  |  Like ▪ 24 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 5 People dislike this.
True Test | Report Abuse
Oh really so Miss Hyndman placing in the Miss Caribbean World pageant as 1st runner up was her not representing her country? I saw this young lady everywhere from tortola to st. thomas to st. croix representing us. Stupes Sharie did win the show. But lets see if she can match up on an... more
August 09 at 8:54pm  |  Like ▪ 16 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 11 People dislike this.
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