For Canadian born NBA Player Jamaal Magloire, basketball has been the focus of his life for as long as he can remember. He played high school basketball at Wexford C. I. in grades 9 & 10, transferring in grade11 to play for the Eastern Commerce Saints where he excelled in the sport. After a successful high school career, Jamaal accepted an athletic scholarship for the University of Kentucky where he developed a solid game and impressive statistics on the court. In 2004 he was named to the NBA All-Star team. He is now in his seventh NBA season, and currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Off the court, Jamaal is active in supporting a number of community causes and charities that provide youth with a positive alternative to gangs and drugs. In 2005, he started the Magloire Basketball Association (JAMBA). JAMBA endeavors to help boys and girls play basketball at a high level and at the same time teach them that they can achieve their goals on and off the court. Since the summer of 2004 he has been hosting his annual summer basketball camp. In May of 2005 Jamaal was inducted into the Scarborough Walk of Fame for his athletic achievements and contributions to the community.


Jamaal is very well known in the Caribbean community as someone who is deeply involved and takes great pride in his Trinidadian culture.


OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Miss Queen of the Islands Pageant was created in an effort to mobilize our community’s young women toward their highest potential. This pageant was established to promote cultural awareness and unity amongst the Caribbean Islands and to facilitate growth and development of character in these young women. Through education and empowerment, the participants will expand their thinking and experience, and in so doing create more options for their futures.