Francesca Hawkins

The Caribbean Communications Network launched its own television station in 1991 and Hawkins served as the main presenter of The TV6 News on CCN TV6 from its inception until 1997.

In addition to her role as primary anchorwoman, she presented a wide range of promotional and special broadcasts such as the station's yearly carnival coverage and other cultural events.

Following her departure from TV6, Hawkins returned to the state-run Trinidad and Tobago Television, where she served as the coordinator of special projects, as well as co-anchor of the nightly news programme, Panorama.

She was also among the first group of students to graduate from the University of the West Indies BA FILM program in 2009, with an honors degree.

She was also a member of the organizing committee for the 1999 Miss Universe pageant, which was held in Trinidad and Tobago, where she was the producer for all the local elements of the stage production, including working with the set and costume designers Peter Minshall and Wayne Berkley.