Vincentians romp home with 1st, 2nd positions in Regional Police Queen Show

Kemelia Boyd, the reigning Miss Police, has done herself and the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police proud by placing first runner-up in the 2017 Regional Police Queen Show, held in the British Virgin Islands on April 1, 2017.

Boyd, a detective at the Criminal Investigations Department, earned the right to represent the local Police Force at the regional pageant when she won the local segment on November 4, 2016.

She placed second, behind her Vincentian compatriot, Jeoverne Webb, who copped the title. Webb worked as a police officer here, before she was enlisted as a police officer in

the BVI. Webb is also the reigning Police Queen in the BVI.

Boyd said she is satisfied with her overall performance, adding, “I represented my Police Force and country to the best of my ability.”

She said it was a pleasure to be an ambassador for her country and the police force.

“Opportunities of this nature are very few, so it was with great pride and humility I represented the blue, yellow, and green,” said Boyd.

Boyd, who was also voted Ms Congeniality, also won best talent, best police future wear, and best evening wear.

“I am very satisfied with placing second, although I was very confident that I would have been crowned queen,” said Boyd, as she quipped, “However, I can’t be contestant and judge at the same time. The standard of the show was high, so I am comforted by the fact that even though I am not the regional queen, I am still the queen of my police force, which is a great accomplishment.”

She said the preparation for shows of this nature has developed her emotional intelligence and afforded her the opportunity to learn about herself, strengths and areas for improvement.

Boyd, who became a police officer on December 31, 2008, praised her team, which comprised Superintendent of Police Kamecia Blake-Byam, and Police Constables Sonia Olliver and Zamfair Adams. She also expressed thanks to Wendy Bynoe.

Commissioner of Police Renold Hadaway has congratulated Boyd on her achievement.