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The 69th<\/sup> Annual Miss World Contest returns home to London England this year and Antigua and Barbuda will join over 130 countries in this year\u2019s competition.\u00a0 Our last participation was in 2016 in Washington DC.<\/p>

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This year\u2019s Ambassador is 25 year old Miss Taqiyyah Francis (PRONOUNCED \u201cTAKIA\u201d)<\/strong>, a graduate of Mid-Western State University with a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Fine Arts.\u00a0 An artistic individual who stands 5\u2019 11 \u00bd\u201d with a passion for graphic designs and print making; a skill she shares with young Antiguan and Barbudans.\u00a0 Miss Francis will take the stage on Saturday, December 14th<\/sup>, 2019 at the EXCEL Center in London.\u00a0 She will compete in a series of fast track events that guarantee a place in the top 30.<\/p>\n

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These include: MOBSTAR Multimedia, Sports, Talent, Top Model, Head to Head Challenge and Beauty with a Purpose taking them on a journey across some of London\u2019s iconic land marks absorbing its rich culture and heritage.\u00a0 Miss Francis will leave Antigua on November 20th<\/sup> to join the World\u2019s most incredible women in preparation for the Finals in December.<\/p>

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Miss Francis is a focused and grounded beauty who is fluent in both English and Spanish and hopes to open Art Galleries around the world one day.\u00a0 She sees her participation as an important Ambassador for our Twin Island State as Miss World not only gives young women the opportunity to foray into whatever fields they desire but gives them a platform to be the voice of disabled and underprivileged children, the elderly, the down trodden and important issues that affect our society.<\/p>

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Miss World dispels the notion of women being objectified and emphasis is not only on the physical but the caring and development of individuals through its program of \u201cBeauty with a Purpose\u201d.\u00a0 Her motto in life is \u201cWhatever is for you will always be for you.\u00a0 Go forth and conquer the World\u201d.\u00a0 The exotic statuesque beauty is being prepared for the competition by Miss World\u2019s National Director for Antigua, Mr. Calvin Southwell.<\/p>\n

We, at Antigua Pageant\u2019s Ltd. wish her best of luck in the competition as we support and vote for her when necessary and we also encourage all Antiguans and Barbudans to support our Miss World representative.<\/p>

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