Newly-crowned Miss Fyzabad Emma Griffith says sex education in schools will aid in alleviating the instances of teenage pregnancies in this country. Emma Griffith, a student at the University of the West Indies, beat five other competitors to take the coveted title at the Fyzabad Carnival Queen Pageant, at the Petrotrin Sports Club, Fyzabad, on Thursday. She was responding to the question posed to her during the Miss Intelligent question and answer segment of the competition.
“I believe the problem of teenage pregnancies stems from a lack of knowledge of sex itself and the consequences it can have.” Griffith, 20, who represented her hometown of La Brea , said adults need to stop keeping sex a secret. “It is truly a privilege to represent Fyzabad as Carnival queen,” said Griffith. “I believe this competition reflects the true meaning of Carnival.”
First runner-up in the competition was Miss Pepper Village, Penny Joseph and second runner-up was Miss Crest Camp, Rebecca James, who also captured Best Gown title. Miss Jimdar Street, Jereleen Jimdar ,was crowned Miss Congenitality and Miss Erin, Tineil Vesprey, won the Best Costume title.