The Bahamas Set to Host 2009 Miss Universe Pageant

Donald J. Trump, NBC Universal and Paula Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization announced that the 58th Annual Miss Universe competition will air live from Paradise Island, Bahamas.

The live event, featuring some of the world’s most beautiful women, will take place at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort and air live on NBC and Telemundo on Sunday, Aug. 30 this summer.

“The people of The Bahamas are very proud and excited at the opportunity to host some of the most beautiful people in the universe in some of the most beautiful islands in the universe,” said Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Minister of Tourism & Aviation for The Bahamas. “This feels like the perfect match. We look forward to showcasing the hospitality of our people, the clarity of our waters, the vibrancy of our music, dance, food and spirit.”