Miss Universe Bahamas 2024: Meet the contestants


The beautiful contestants vying for Miss Universe Bahamas 2024 were officially revealed on Friday, April 12 online.

Ten women have been selected for the opportunity to compete for the national title currently held by last year's winner Melissa Ingraham.

Melissa participated in the Miss Universe 2023 pageant in San Salvador, El Salvador last November.

The next Miss Universe Bahamas will represent The Bahamas at the 73rd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2024) in Mexico later this year.

Meet the contestants:

Miss Bimini - Lovena Blanc

Miss Paradise Island - Marechan Burrows

Miss Abaco - Chelsea Cooper

Miss Acklins - Daniella Dorsette

Miss Exuma - Tanya Knowles

Miss Cat Island - Jeff’Ria Lunn

Miss Long Island - Brenique Major

Miss New Providence - Alexandria Pinder

Miss Grand Bahama - Jerell Strachan

Miss Andros - Sylvinique Wright

Photos: Miss Universe Bahamas / Instagram

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