Sep 9, 2021

Meet the Miss Cayman Islands Universe 2021 Contestants

The 2021 Miss Cayman Islands Universe Pageant will take place on Saturday, 11th September at the Westin Resort & Spa, Grand Cayman. Cocktails will be served at 6pm, followed by showtime at 7pm.

Meet the nine finalists vying for the prestigious title of Miss Universe to represent her country in Eilat, Israel, in December 2021.

Nerissa McLaughlin

Age: 20 District: East End

Sponsor: Personnel 2000 Favourite Quote: “In a world where you can be anything, be CaymanKind!”

Aleya Solomon

Age: 24 District: Bodden Town

Sponsor: Wuave's Fashion and Fashion Mart Favourite Quote: “This too shall pass” – King Solomon

Georgina Kerford

Age: 18 District: George Town

Sponsor: Members of Parliament for George Town South and George Town West Favourite Quote: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right,” - Henry Ford

Tania McLean

Age: 25 District: George Town

Sponsors: Cayman Rehab Services and Gemstar Ltd Favourite Quote: “With God all things are possible.” - Matthew 19:26

Kimberly Carlos

Age: 27 District: West Bay

Sponsor: Kirk Freeport

Favourite Quote: “To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens." - F Scott Fitzgerald

Antanika Ebanks

Age: 24 District: Bodden Town

Sponsor: Scott's Equipment Ltd Favourite Quote: “Aut inveniam viam aut faciam (I shall either find a way or make one)”

Markita Ebanks

Age: 28 District: Bodden Town

Sponsor: The Ebanks Clan Favourite Quote: “The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live only as you can.” – Neil Gaiman

Aliyah Harrison

Age: 20 District: West Bay

Sponsor: Pro Plus Garden Centre Favourite Quote: “Courage is the most important of all virtues because without courage, you can’t practice other virtues consistently.”