The Miss Barbados World beauty pageant comes off on July 11 at the Plantation Garden Theatre at 7 p.m. Here are profiles of the six contestants.Name: Chaconia GriffithAge: 20Statistics: 34-24-36Height: 5’ 7’Weight: 150 lbsEducational background: Wesley Hall Primary, Louis Lynch Secondary, The St Michael Sschool (8 CXCs and 1 A Level), Associate Degree in Arts, Law and Sociology (Barbados Community College), currently attending the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, majoring in accounting and finance.Occupation: Student.Name: Danielle BishopAge: 20Statistics: 34-24-36Height: 5’ 9”Weight: 110 lbsEducational background: Charles F. Broome Memorial Primary, St Winifred’s and Barbados Community College. Hopes to enter the University of the West Indies in September.Occupation: Sales clerk at La Femme Chateau.Name: Tashanna ParrisAge: 20Statistics: 33-27-37Height: 5′ 8″Weight: 120 lbsEducational background: St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary, Princess Margaret Secondary.Occupation: Business owner.Name: Nikeda GriffithAge: 20Height: 5’ 6”Weight: 135 lbsEducational background: Lester Vaughan Secondary, The Lodge School, Quality Control And Computer Services (Certificate in Office Technology), Weaver High School USA (High School Diploma), University of The West Indies – pursuing a Bachelor’s in Psychology.Occupation: Student.Name: Maia BlackmanAge: 22Statistics: 36-24-38Height: 5’ 9”Weight: 128 lbsEducational background: St Winifred’s, Harrison College, University of the West Indies (Mona).Occupation: Medical student.Name: Simonne CoppinAge: 18Statistics: 36-29-41Height: 5’ 9”Weight: 130 lbsEducational background: passed 10 CXC General Certificates.Occupation: Customer Service representative at Barbados National Bank.
