Miss Cayman Islands Universe: Here’s what Mariah’s has been up to!
| As reigning Miss Cayman Islands Universe, Mariah Tibbetts has been extremely busy in her first months of 2021. Keep reading to see what she’s been up to! |
   Mariah was honoured to attend the National Heroes Day Ceremony in George Town on January 25th, 2021. National Heroes Day recognises the outstanding contributions made by our seafarers, highlights the inspiring stories of our seafaring heritage and celebrates the industry that is firmly embedded in our history and culture.     Thank you to the Lions Club of Grand Cayman and the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens for having our queen Mariah Tibbetts at their luncheon celebrating their founding father. Featured above is Premier Alden McLaughlin, Miss World Cayman Islands Jaci Patrick, Miss Teen Cayman Islands Jada Bodden, MCIU Chairperson Derri Dacres Lee and the Lion’s Club members.     Mariah was delighted to participate in the annual Stride Against Cancer at the end of January. The Cayman Islands Cancer Society is our platform for this year and she was excited to have been able to take part.Click to learn about the CICC     The annual Coco Fest at Pedro St. James Castle was a blast! This festival brings together local chefs, craftsmen, products, artisans and farmers to celebrate the shared love of our Cayman Coconut.    We are very passionate about mental health. Mariah was honoured to attend the Alex Panton Foundation’s Annual Youth Mental Health Symposium. This year the symposium’s theme was Youth Mental Wellness: Reflection, Recovery, Resilience. Pictured here is Alex Panton Foundation’s Founder and Chairperson Jane Panton, Miss World Cayman Islands Jaci Patrick, the Alex Panton Foundation’s Youth Ambassadors and the Miss World Cayman Island’s 2021 contestants.Click to learn about the APF     As a John Gray High School Alum, Mariah was excited to attend the JGHS Career Week ceremony where she spoke about her career in accounting. She also assisted in handing out student awards. Congratulations to these young stars!       During Mariah’s trip to Cayman Brac, she visited a number of sites including Brac schools, the Brac Heritage House, several churches, Government establishments and offices. We also had our Meet & Greet at the Alexander Hotel for the public. Thank you to the Government officials and the Honourable Moses Kirkconnel for showing us around and having us there. We had a wonderful trip to our sister island.     |
