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MISS EARTH US VIRGIN ISLANDS
MADISON RAMSINGH
DESCRIBE YOUR CHILDHOOD/GROWING YEARS
My parents believed that an idle child was more likely to get in trouble than one that was engaged in constructive or meaningful activities. Therefore, I was kept very active in and out of school. Although I practiced baton twirling in the gym at least 5 days a week, my schooling was always a priority.
During this period in my childhood, I also spent my spare time between baton twirling practices and competitions, sleep overs and trips to amusement parks. We traveled a lot with Disney World being a highlight.
During this period in my childhood, I also spent my spare time between baton twirling practices and competitions, sleep overs and trips to amusement parks. We traveled a lot with Disney World being a highlight.
WHAT IS YOUR MEMORABLE MOMENT?
This is such a great question. I have many memorable moments. However, I cannot choose just one. There are two that I consider the most memorable.
The first is having the opportunity to represent the USA at two World Twirling Championships in 2019 and 2021. The second is being crowned Miss US Virgin Islands in the footsteps of my mother 28 years after she did! Like my mother, the opportunity to represent the USVI at an International Pageant is simply amazing to me.
Representing my country on a World or International stage is a phenomenal opportunity and a great responsibility. The trust and faith placed in me makes my heart full. And it’s because of that support I work hard every day.
The first is having the opportunity to represent the USA at two World Twirling Championships in 2019 and 2021. The second is being crowned Miss US Virgin Islands in the footsteps of my mother 28 years after she did! Like my mother, the opportunity to represent the USVI at an International Pageant is simply amazing to me.
Representing my country on a World or International stage is a phenomenal opportunity and a great responsibility. The trust and faith placed in me makes my heart full. And it’s because of that support I work hard every day.
ANY SPECIAL STORIES OR FACTS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY?
Fun fact #1: My mother and I both were crowned Miss USVI.
Fun fact #2: There is a public middle school in the US Virgin Islands named after my Great-great Aunt, the Honorable Bertha C Boschulte. She was an educator and Senator in the US Virgin Islands
Fun fact #2: There is a public middle school in the US Virgin Islands named after my Great-great Aunt, the Honorable Bertha C Boschulte. She was an educator and Senator in the US Virgin Islands
WHAT IS THE MOST UNUSUAL THING YOU HAVE EVER DONE?
Information coming soon
WHAT TIPS CAN YOU SHARE TO PROMOTE ECOTOURISM & CLIMATE CHANGE?
The most unusual thing I have ever done is Sea Trekking at Coral World, St. Thomas USVI. To best describe it, you journey underwater donned in headgear like Sandy from SpongeBob and become introduced to Ocean on a personal level. Under sea you. journey on a trail and get to respectfully touch sea life and interact with them without harming their habitat. When you get back to land, you will see that while you were having fun, playing and posing underwater, so is the sea life. They also pose for the pictures. So unusual yet so much fun that I will never forget.
WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD OF YOUR COUNTRY?
The Virgin islands is a beautiful paradise where not even pictures, and videos are able to capture its true essence. To promote ecotourism, our Territory has introduced educational activities that are also extremely fun. At Coral World St. Thomas, you learn of the marine environment and constant efforts we are taking as a community to restore our corals and other endangered marine species. At our Eco tours, you explore the mangrove forests by kayak and learn facts you will never forget. At Sandy Point you are able to camp out and turtle watch for our endangered Leatherback turtles and their hatchlings. Our paradise features wonders that make you appreciate the simple things we take for granted in our technological world. To promote eco tourism I urge everyone to get out, and explore the beauty surrounding you while volunteering. Our local Department of Planning and Natural Resources is always welcoming those who would like tours, and at the new East End Marine Park on St. Croix you can see conservation efforts up close and personal.
Climate change is rapidly changing life as we know it. This year the Virgin Islands and many parts of the world recorded record temperatures, and natural disasters fueling widespread tragedies. The unfortunate reality is this is just the beginning. As the Earth gets warmer, we have to slow the destruction by reducing our carbon footprints, and being mindful of the way we live.
In the Virgin Islands, we are promoting community farming and undertaking the electric vehicle switch within our government. As a citizen, I encourage you to recycle, but also reconsider your travel, and your daily habits to make the most effective change.
To promote ecotourism, I welcome you to visit destinations that are not popular tourist destinations. When traveling I ask that you explore traveling to parts of the world where your visit will leave a minimal carbon footprint. For instance, if traveling to our island of St. John, which is mostly a designated National park, you should visit Caneel Bay, one of our original indigenous settlements. The natural beauty of the earth will change your life, the fruits are sweet, and if you are lucky the huge stingrays will come to you and give you a show. Enjoying a day on the beach, immerse yourself in rich culture and most importantly, support the locals.
Climate change is rapidly changing life as we know it. This year the Virgin Islands and many parts of the world recorded record temperatures, and natural disasters fueling widespread tragedies. The unfortunate reality is this is just the beginning. As the Earth gets warmer, we have to slow the destruction by reducing our carbon footprints, and being mindful of the way we live.
In the Virgin Islands, we are promoting community farming and undertaking the electric vehicle switch within our government. As a citizen, I encourage you to recycle, but also reconsider your travel, and your daily habits to make the most effective change.
To promote ecotourism, I welcome you to visit destinations that are not popular tourist destinations. When traveling I ask that you explore traveling to parts of the world where your visit will leave a minimal carbon footprint. For instance, if traveling to our island of St. John, which is mostly a designated National park, you should visit Caneel Bay, one of our original indigenous settlements. The natural beauty of the earth will change your life, the fruits are sweet, and if you are lucky the huge stingrays will come to you and give you a show. Enjoying a day on the beach, immerse yourself in rich culture and most importantly, support the locals.
WHAT IS YOUR ADVOCACY?
The Earth Spins with Madison is an invigorating platform aimed at allowing others to have fun getting active while helping the earth. This platform requires citizens to pick up anything, go outside and twirl. When they twirl, I will plant a red mangrove or fruit tree and upload it to my social media outlets along with their video. My goal is to get my supporters active, encourage them, educate them and inspire them to protect our mangroves and invest in the initiatives the Department of Planning and Natural Resources currently has reconstructing our Mangrove forests. protect coastlines from wave erosion and reduce the amount of sediment reaching the ocean. They serve as valuable nursery habitats for many juvenile reef fish that inhabit our majestic coral reefs.