The Haynes Smith Youth Club proudly celebrates Essi Gaston-Edwards of St. Croix, USVI— former Miss Caribbean Talented Teen (1998) and this year’s esteemed Choreographer for the

43rd edition of our pageant.

Essi brings over two decades of dance instruction and mentorship, shaping performances that uplift culture, creativity, and confidence. A dedicated instructor at the Caribbean Dance School of the Virgin Islands, she has choreographed for prestigious pageants and showcases across the Caribbean and the U.S., including Disney World, Universal Studios, and Morehouse College.

Her legacy with our pageant—as both a titleholder and returning choreographer—reflects her deep commitment to empowering young women through the arts. We are honored to welcome

her back to the Haynes Smith stage.

Congratulations to the incredibly talented Claudette Peters of Antigua on celebrating 25 amazing years in the music industry! Your journey from being a past contestant and 2nd runner-up in the 1996 Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Teen Pageant to becoming an iconic figure in Caribbean music is truly inspiring.

Your dedication, passion, and talent have resonated with so many, and we are proud to celebrate your achievements with you! Here's to many more years of success and inspiring generations to come. Keep shining bright, Claudette! 

The Haynes Smith Youth Club is proud to announce the triumphant return of the Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant to its birthplace—St. Kitts—for the highly anticipated 2025 edition. After meaningful consultations with franchise holders and regional stakeholders, the Club has confirmed that the pageant will be hosted at the prestigious Marriott Hotel Ballroom in Frigate Bay on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM sharp.

Join us in celebrating the newly crowned Miss Guyana Teen With A Purpose Queen 2025 — the radiant and inspiring Miss Athaliyah Felicien!

At just 18 years old, Athaliyah has shown incredible grace, purpose, and poise. She will be proudly representing Guyana on the regional stage at the prestigious Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Teen Pageant this December in St. Kitts!