Miss Trinidad and Tobago is a national beauty pageant that has been held annually since 1954.The contest is meant to select a suitable delegate from the twin island republic, to compete in the Miss World pageant.Peter Elias then took over the franchise with Trinidad and Tobago first Miss World, Giselle Laronde.Peter Elias resigned after Gabrielle Walcott placed 2nd runner-up at the 58th edition of the Miss World contest.In 2014, Vanessa Manoo and Nicaraguan Businessman, Gregory Lewin took over the company for the next three years.