Tarea Sturrup, representing Grand Bahama, was crowned Miss Bahamas Universe during the finals held August 18 at the

The 23-year-old model and social media coordinator bested 10 other candidates for the right to represent the archipelago at the 2019 Miss Universe competition. She is an advocate for dementia awareness.

Nyisha Tilus placed first runner-up.

Bahamas has yet to win the Miss Universe crown. Missosology.Org; Photos from Miss Bahamas Universe page

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