Nevis: Nevis Culturama Festival outlined the profiles of the various competitors who will be competing in the 2022 Mr Kool Competition that will be sponsored by the Nevis Culturama Committee.
Get to know 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐎 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐄 who will be competing in the 2022 Mr Kool Competition
Son of the lovely Jennifer Jeffers, he is a firm believer that only through the experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened. He is an alumnus of the Bath United Football Club, where he took advantage of the opportunity to further develop his social and public interaction skills as he strives to be a leader.
Every great dream begins with a dreamer, therefore he looks to his future with much anticipation and perseverance as he is determined to be a professional footballer, where he can share with the world his passion and love of sports. He also aspires to be a performer as he can sing
and write music that testifies to his unique taste, culture and ingenuity. As such, he seeks to be the best version of himself.
As he continues to go on his journey, as a participant in this year’s Mr. Kool Contest, he plans to take one step at a time, make long lasting relationships, positively impact the lives of others, evolve and create defining moments. Don’t forget, contestant #4 is the one to watch for sure.
Get to know 𝐃𝐖AY𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐇 who will be competing in the 2022 Mr Kool Competition.
Born of Kittitian and St. Lucian blood, Dwayne Smith was introduced to the world on 18th May 1995, in the beautiful land of the flying fish, Barbados. At age five, he journeyed by air to Sugar City St. Kitts where he harmoniously grew. It is here where he garnered and pursues a passion in culinary arts.
“He loves cooking” is an understatement. He once worked as an Italian chef at the Royal St. Kitts Marriott Hotel and Resort before the pandemic.
Additionally, he was the Executive Chef of Views: Restaurant and Bar in St. Peters, St. Kitts. Presently, he is the Executive Chef for Fresh Co and the Sous Chef for Truth Restaurant and Bar located in St. Kitts. Dwayne wishes to pursue his goal which is to be a world renowned Executive Chef. His scholastic development began at the Dr. William Conner Primary school to the Washington Archibald high school, home of the Wildcats then matriculated to the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College led by the bull.
What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. On his list of goals, he aspires to have a beautiful family, while being able to create great positive change in the world, especially through fitness and health. Dwayne dreams of opening his very own five-star restaurant to share with the world his personal recipes, to create a safe haven and to speak the universal language of cuisine.
As he gets older, he is crafting himself to be a better individual and an example for others to emulate. He always encourages people to keep smiling, be positive and never give up. Always give one hundred percent each time you play. He also partakes in exercising activities as well as drawing and singing for these are his known hobbies.
Fun fact about Dwayne Smith is that he loves to compete. Participating in the Mr. Kool competition this year, he wants to do something that he will be remembered for and make a statement to himself, which is he is as great as he feels. This year he claims to be a new him and this competition will be the first step.
Get to know 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎𝐘 𝐉𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐇 who will be competing in the 2022 Mr Kool Competition.
Here, a priceless treasure in the person of Shenroy Joseph came into being on July 25th 1991 unto Agatha Joseph, a phenomenal black woman and the dearly departed Leroy Joseph. At birth he was described as being so handsome, innocent, precious and full of hope.
Throughout life’s journey came a quest for personal development through academics. He attended the Bronte Welsh Primary School then went on to the bright stars in the west, the Verchilds High School for his secondary education and finally the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College where he pursued his tertiary education. His academic pursuit was fueled by a personal motto “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.
Upon completion of his secondary level education, Shenroy found a new passion in the tourism sector as he gained employment at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort where he provided exceptional dining services. It was no surprise when in July 2011 he was named Employee Of The Month and later emerged as Employee Of The Year For 2011. His wealth was never in riches, rather it was his polite, calm and cheerful approach to life and his ability to always take it one step at a time. He is a staunch advocate for quality Customer Service and believes that it is a mandatory and critical aspect of our Tourism Product. We must therefore begin to nurture and educate the youths today on the importance of Tourism to our economy as they are the ones who will lead tomorrow.
In his leisure time Shenroy enjoys drama, playing basketball, surfing the internet and most of all spending quality time with family and friends.
Currently, Shenroy aspires to become an Event Coordinator. With hard work and the grace of God he wishes to accomplish his goals to continue to make the leading lady in his life, his mother whom he cherishes dearly, proud. He is currently employed by the Covid-19 Task Force as an Officer.
To the almighty God, his family, friends, support system and audience, Shenroy wishes to say thank you for your unwavering support. Your encouragement is a breath of fresh air and a boost to my self-confidence.
Get to know 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 who will be competing in the 2022 Mr Kool Competition.
On one of the quietest Caribbean island Nevis, he was born on the 7th of March, 1999 to Sherlene Smithen and Dwight Browne. On that day his life blossomed without him knowing.
Dillon Smithen is no stranger to anyone as he is known as the baby or the child of the Alexandra Hospital. One can say that he volunteers his time to help with an event or just assisting a neighbour.
Smithen echoed that volunteering should be something that should be done from the heart without expecting anything in return. For him, he said that he always aspired to become a doctor because he was brought up in the medical field but decided on different professions as his life progressed.
His educational journey took flight at the Vern-N-Lew Preschool where he recalled going to school in the ambulance and back to his home at the hospital. He then moved on to the Jocelyn Liburd Primary School formerly known as the Gingerland Primary School where he was introduced to the drama club, steelpan and also the cooking club with hopes of becoming a world class chef to share his cuisine with the world.
Upon graduating he then transitioned on to the Gingerland Secondary School, where he was reintroduced to Home Economics and also became interested in Clothing and Textiles and Sciences.
Worthy to note Dillon is a past 25 Most Remarkable Teen recipient where he was awarded in the category of Personal Decision to Change formerly known as Courage to Overcome. He has dedicated his time into what he loves and has been awarded for his contributions. Smithen has been selected as a Green Ambassador where he leads the fight against saving Mother Earth. He is also a Level 1 certified Marine Reef Guardian and the list goes on.
Smithen is no stranger to pageants or competitions as he has been around both local and national shows. He entered the St. Thomas’s Mr. Physique Pageant where he captured the title of Best Nevisian Pride in 2019, dubbed National Fusion.
One thing Smithen can say is that Reading was instilled in him from an early age and would be found in the local library reading a novel or a friction in his leisure time. When he is not reading he likes to help out in various events such as Beach Clean-ups, always volunteering or listening to music which helps him focus on whatever he is doing.
Smithen is currently employed at the Ministry of Agriculture where he has decided to become a Field Extension Officer and has decided to go back to school to further his education and his knowledge in this field. He hopes that he can contribute to the island of Nevis with his knowledge and experiences.
Smithen is a part of many NGOs where he plays an active role in each. Believe it or not, these organizations help him to stay active, be involved and help balance his life as a leader, assisting him to build his character and to create a positive change. Smithen continues to push himself despite the many ups, downs and challenges he is faced with as a young man entering adulthood.
At this point time in his life, He is pushing ahead to help others and to create a legacy for himself.
