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Miss Bahamas off to Las Vegas for Miss Universe Pageant
Aug 15, 2010 - 7:28:16 PM

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Miss Bahamas flew to Las Vegas, courtesy of JetBlue

Nassau, Bahamas - Miss Bahamas is on her way to the Miss Universe Pageant courtesy of JetBlue. The beauty queen is now set to make an incredible showing at the prestigious beauty competition, scheduled for August 23, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This year's hosts will be Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales. Performances will be given by Johnny Legend and the Roots, and
the pageant will air on NBC and Telemundo at 9-11pm ET.

View Braneka's profile page on the official website for Miss Universe.

(PHOTOS) Miss Bahamas Braneka Bassett Set to Take on the Universe in $50,000 Wardrobe

Everything from fashion jewelry to shoes, daywear, cocktail, and gala dresses was provided by boutiques and department stores on Paradise Island and here in New Providence.  Leading the list of retailers who provided a variety of items valued in the tens of thousands of dollars was the Atlantis Resort through its stores Escape at The Cove and the Atlantis themed shops on the resort’s property.  Following close behind were the stores of The Solomon’s Group of Companies, which include Solomon’s Mines, Lalique, Royal Palm, and Mademoiselle. Also adding to her incredible wardrobe was:

Diamonds International; Calypso Carousel; Nassau Gals; The Gallery (formerly La Mode Classique); La Rose Boutique; Gucci; Carlo Milano; Salvatore Ferragamo; Versace; Coles of Nassau; Bani shoe Warehouse; Buttons Bridal and Formal Wear; Paul and Shark; Tommy Bahama; Island Bag Company; Indulgence Shoe Store; Baha Gala Accessories Company; Apryl Burrows; I Catching Boutique; The Bay; Obsessions; Bijoux du Belle Chevy’s Accessories; Bijoux Classique; Karike; and Miss Bahamas Wardrobe.

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Braneka receives luggage from Brass & Leather

Miss Bahamas will carry her wardrobe in style using luggage provided by Brass and Leather.  She will be able to take lots of photos in Vegas, thanks to John Bull which provided a digital camera.  And she will be flashing a brilliant smile, courtesy of Dr. Barry Russell at the Bahamas Orthodontic Center. Also contributing to the effort were the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture, The Copier Ltd., Face Ink, the Grand Bahama Power Company, the Grand Bahama Port Authority, the FML Group of Companies, Unique Hair & Nails, Yellow Strawberry Salon, Mr. Leslie Miller, Mrs. Rowena Finlayson, Profiles 98 magazine, and Steven Robinson who provided dance lessons for the queen. 

“Words cannot express how grateful we are for the generosity of all who gave”, says MBO president, Michelle Malcolm.  She continued, “Everyone agrees that Braneka is a fantastic representative for our country.  However, not everyone was willing to give.  I would especially like to thank George Markantonis and his colleagues at the Atlantis Resort for opening the doorway to such a blessing.  Now armed with a smashing wardrobe, I am confident that Braneka is going to be a force to be reckoned with in Vegas and possibly bring The Bahamas its first Miss Universe crown.”


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