The pageant committee of Miss Cayman Islands has issued a disciplinary letter to Tonie Chisholm, Miss Cayman Islands 2015 winner over her conduct and the performance of her duties. The officials from the committee however have decided to be mum about the issue, but according to sources Tonie has been partying a little hard, dressing inappropriately and not turning up for or fulfilling the obligations that come with the tiara and the sash.

Sources reveal that the committee appears to have lost the battle to keep a lid on the misbehaviour of the Miss Cayman Islands 2015 and has admitted that the 26-year-old from North Side needs some coaching before she represents Cayman in the Miss Universe 2015 contest. Chairperson of the committee, Derri Dacres-Lee reveals that the matter has been resolved and that Tonie has accepted that the disciplinary warning was warranted and “improvements need to be made to ensure that going forward, she performs her duties in accordance with her contract”.

As a result, Tonie will be receiving extra support and coaching on what is expected of her as the titleholder of Miss Cayman Islands. “The committee is now meeting to discuss the areas where Tonie needs additional assistance and identify the most effective ways to provide that supplementary support,” Derri Dacres-Lee said, adding that the committee wanted to move forward to provide her “with the coaching she evidently needs”. She further added, “Preparing for an international event of this caliber takes intense training and a lot of hard work. The Committee is working in earnest to ensure that Tonie is fully prepared for the pageant and supported within a positive environment while this is taking place.”

According to the terms and conditions stated on the pageant website, titleholders are expected to act as ambassadors for the Cayman Islands at home and abroad. The winner signs a contract with the Department of Tourism and the website sets out clearly the expectations of crown holders to behave with decorum and not commit any immoral or illegal act that could bring the pageant into disrepute.