Tishema Smith-Ramprashad Crowned Miss RVIPF
Constable Tishema Smith-Ramprashad was named Miss RVIPF 2025 at a crowning ceremony on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the East End/Long Look Community Centre. The 10-year service member says she entered the pageant to challenge stereotypes and will represent the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force with purpose, passion and pride.
Constable Tishema Smith-Ramprashad was crowned Miss RVIPF 2025 during a Crowning Ceremony held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the East End/Long Look Community Centre. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said she will represent the force with 'purpose, passion and pride' in a social media post following the event.
Other officers who took part in the pageant included Miss Delmas Tavernier and Miss Joentha Bolton. Smith-Ramprashad told organisers she chose to enter the pageant as both a police officer and a full-figure woman to challenge stereotypes and inspire others. She said her aim is to advocate that beauty, confidence and strength come in all shapes and sizes, and to show that being a police officer is not just about the uniform but also about embracing who you are as a person.
A decade-long member of the RVIPF, Smith-Ramprashad served four years as an Auxiliary Officer before spending six years as a Constable. She was crowned by Miss RVIPF 2024, Detective Constable Tresan R. Sharpe, who is also the current Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA) Miss True Blue Beauty.
The CFPWA title underlines the regional ties and visibility that accompany the RVIPF pageant crown. Titles such as Miss RVIPF are used by the force to build community relationships and put a human face on policing in the territory. The role typically involves representing the police at public and community engagements, supporting outreach initiatives, and serving as an ambassador for causes the force endorses.
Smith-Ramprashad's stated focus on inclusivity and body-positive messaging is likely to shape the community activities she undertakes while holding the title. For BVI residents, the event is a reminder of ongoing efforts by the RVIPF to engage with the public beyond law enforcement duties and to promote diversity within its ranks.
The crowning at the East End/Long Look Community Centre drew attention to local community spaces as venues for civic events and celebration. The RVIPF and local supporters extended congratulations to Constable Smith-Ramprashad following the ceremony. Her victory highlights both her personal commitment and the force's interest in outreach that reflects the territory's diversity and community values.
Primary source: VINO