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Two-Point Difference Separates Queen from 1st Runner Up as New Miss USVI is Crowned

At the end of an evening of fierce competition, where Bria James won three of the five judged categories during Sunday night's show, while Madison Ramsingh won two of the five judged categories along with the pre-pageant interview, Ms. Ramsingh edged out Ms. James to be crowned Miss USVI on Sunday night. One of four competitors for the 2023 title, Madison - Ms.  Turtle Dove Key - wowed the judges in the talent segment, where she performed a solo baton twirling routine. She also triumphed with her evening wear – a yellow, one-shouldered gown with a cutout on one side of the waist. Both neckline and cutout were encrusted with glittering gems and a chiffon cape of the same color dangled from her shoulder. Ms. Ramsingh received the judge’s favor for the pre-pageant interview as well. The pre-pageant interview segment is usually shown at the show for the audience to see, however it was not during the Miss USVI pageant Sunday night. Ms. Ramsingh also received the the nod for Miss Photogeni...