Karola’s quest is to win
A World Cup in South Africa
Karola Rajoo, 21st Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth, sets to win a World Cup in South Africa some three months before the footballers get around to trying to do the same thing. She will be contesting the 19th Miss India Worldwide title at the International Convention Centre in Durban on 27th March 2010. Supporters who have followed Karola’s successful career to date may be surprised to know that she will be required to sing as well as to look beautiful.
Ms Rajoo, appropriately, will be representing Trinidad & Tobago. It is appropriate because she came to notice first in this country as Deputy (then Acting) Miss Trinidad & Tobago UK. By being in South Africa she will miss the Launch of that title’s 2010 contest. The promoters of Miss Trinidad & Tobago UK, Carivog International, were so impressed by Karola’s potential that they recommended her to the Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth promotion. She was initially placed second in that competition held at the Polish Centre in Hammersmith just under a year ago, but all that changed when the winner then was unable to be confirmed in that position.
Karola Rajoo was appointed to the full Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth title on 2nd June 2009. She is the third champion from the twin-island state – following Anita St Rose and Shaherah Williams. Karola continues to spend much of her time in Trinidad, but is generally based at New Cross in South-east London. Last summer she was received by Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham, who wished her well in her career. It has obviously worked as Karola contends with some thirty contestants of Indian heritage from throughout the world.
CaribCommx, who thoroughly support Karola in her quest, will be first with the news of her progress. Meanwhile readers might like to find out more about the title on www.worldwidepageants.com When she returns Ms Rajoo will lead the promotion to find her successor as Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth at contest in October. She has already been invited to take up an important new position in that promotion which will be announced soon. Karola hopes that success for her in South Africa will provide a platform for the build-up to her country’s celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of Independence in two years time.
It will be a big year for South Africa, and it a big year for the Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth to be represented in this major competition. This year is the centenary of South Africa gaining independence from British rule and now a young lady from this country is set to conquer them all over again. Good looks, pleasant personality and knowing how to behave – that is the maxim of Miss Caribbean & Commonwealth – and there is no better way of behaving than bringing credit to your homeland on the international stage.
Clayton Goodwin
5th March 2010
