An organisation based in Diamond Village plans to stage an Independence Princess Pageant later this month as part of its activities to mark this country’s 43rd anniversary of independence.

In a release, Diamonites Community Organization said its first ever Miss Diamonites Independence Princess Pageant will take place on Friday, November 4 at the Sans Souci hard court.

It will feature five pre-teens representing historical sites in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), the states.

Latanya Shallow aged 12 will appear as Miss Botanical Garden; Tyra Sandy, aged 9 is Miss La Soufriere; Miss Dark-view Falls is 9 year old Bianca DaSilva ; Djanae Peters, 9 years, will appear as Miss Black Point Heritage park; and 11 year old Lariel Durrant will appear as Miss Fort Charlotte.

Diamonites is a community based organization that is working to promote sports, education, and culture within Diamond Village and surrounding areas.

Among its activities this year were: a family fun day in April; fish fest in May; Emancipation vigil and cultural rally in July, and a football competition in August.