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Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry will stay in the hospital following her horrific accident during the Miss Universe 2025 preliminary competition on November 19 in Bangkok, Thailand. The 28-year-old doctor accidentally fell from the stage while walking in her evening gown and was immediately rushed to the local hospital. Her sister, Dr. Phylicia Henry-Samuels, who is currently in Thailand with their mother, Maureen Henry, advised the Miss Universe Jamaica organization of the latest development. She said, "Gabby isn't doing as well as we would have hoped, but the hospital continues to treat her accordingly." Medical personnel have indicated that Gabrielle will be required to remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for a minimum of seven days, as doctors continue their close monitoring and specialized care. The national pageant organization encouraged the public and social media users to avoid sharing negative comments, misinformation, or speculation that may cause further distr...

Gabrielle Henry bested over 20 other contestants to be crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 on Saturday, August 9 at AC Hotel in Kingston. The 28-year-old medical doctor will represent Jamaica at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. She succeeds last year's winner Rachel Silvera. Apart from winning Miss Universe Jamaica, she also bagged the Best in Swimwear, Personality Award, Media Challenge, and the Altruism Award. Troy-Ann Anderson and Matea Smith were announced the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Jamaica won her coveted national title in her second attempt. She already joined the pageant in 2023 and became one of the Top 6 finalists. Gabrielle is an ophthalmology resident at the University Hospital of the West Indies. A passionate advocate for the visually impaired, she founded the See Me Foundation to help members of the visually impaired community of Jamaica. Road to the 74th Miss Universe: View this post on Insta...

Rachel Silvera was crowned Miss Universe Jamaican 2024 during the national final held on Sunday, July 28 at AC Hotel Kingston. The 25-year-old pharmacy student from St. Mary will now prepare to represent Jamaica at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico this November. Sara-Jade Kow and Keri-Ann Greenwood were the first and second runners-up, respectively while Sandra Swaby and Celine Diedrick rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The rest of the Top 15 were Michalia Cowan, Christabelle Brown, Gabrielle Booth, Anastasia Thomas, Taylor McKenzie, Brittany Dyke, Brithney McKenzie, Elaine Allen-Landy, Kade Shippy, and Rishema Daley. Reigning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua graced the event as a special guest. She gave the official sash to the lucky winner. The new Miss Universe Jamaica succeeds Jordanne Levy, last year's winner who placed in the Top 20 at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant in El Salvador. Rachel is a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability a...

Jordanne Lauren Levy was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2023 in a national competition held on Sunday, August 20 at AC Hotel in Kingston. The 27-year-old medical doctor from the capital city succeeds last year's winner Toshami Calvin and will now prepare to represent Jamaica at Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. Robyn Kiira Lloyd and Deborah Gordon were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Gabrielle Henry, Ashlie Barrett, and Tyra Spaulding were the rest of the Top 6 finalists. Completing the Top 15 were Nikelle Marier, Olivia Alex, Shanice Rerrie, Tia Dryden, Tika Rutherford, Lianne Fullwood, Sara-Dee Palmer, Seana’Kaye Wright, and Zaria Diarra. According to her bio, the new Miss Universe Jamaica attributes her strong work ethic to the values instilled in her by her parents and grandparents who taught her the importance of dedication and hard work, shaping her into who she is today. Jordanne dreams of one day starting a family while pursuing her vision of owning a s...

The Miss Universe Jamaica 2023 final competition and coronation show will be taking place tonight at AC Hotel in Kingston. Twenty-nine of Jamaica's most beautiful and empowered women are vying for the coveted national title currently held by last year's winner Toshami Calvin. Toshami's successor will go on to compete in the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) to be held in El Salvador this November. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Jamaica (@officialmissuniversejamaica) An esteemed selection panel that will choose the next winner consists of former titleholder Miqueal-Symone Williams, international dentist Sharon Robinson, HR professional Claudine Melissa Jones-heaven, makeup artist and stylist Mike Celestin, Vietnamese fashion designer Cac Lam, medical doctor David Lambert, Miss Universe Jamaica 1997 Nadine Thomas-Hylton, and managing director of Hema Luxe Limited Emma Subratie. Since its Miss Universe debut in the year 19...

Following an elimination round held last June 10 at AC Hotel in Kingston, the 30 contestants vying for Miss Universe Jamaica 2023 were officially unveiled. The selection committee members who selected the finalists consisted of Mark McDermoth, Karl Williams (Co-National Directors of the Miss Universe Jamaica Organization), Gario Graham, Emma Subratie, and the reigning queen Toshami Calvin. An official sashing ceremony and presentation will take place at the same venue next Sunday, June 25. The preliminary show will be held on August 23 while the coronation of the next Miss Universe Jamaica will be on August 26. This year's winner will represent Jamaica at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador in December. Here are the contestants: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Universe Jamaica (@officialmissuniversejamaica) Ayanna Powell-Myles Shaday Forsythe Deborah Gordon Tiffany Shields Shadia Johnson Suzan Dowdie Sashagaye Marks Tika...

Shanique Singh was crowned Miss Jamaica World 2022 from a field of 13 competitors on Sunday, December 4 at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston. The 25-year-old medical student at the University of the West Indies also won the Beach Beauty, Talent, and Beauty With A Purpose fast track events. She has now succeeded last year's titleholder Khalia Hall and will now prepare to represent Jamaica at the 71st Miss World pageant. Lineisha Davis and Tahje Bennett were respectively announced as the first and second runners-up while Asheka Robinson and Toni-Ann Martin rounded out the Top 5 finalists. The new Miss Jamaica World will now embark on a wonderful journey of a lifetime raising her flag on the global stage and following the incredible footsteps of her predecessors. Her Beauty With A Purpose project is focused on the holistic approach to the reproductive and sexual health of females. Jamaica has won the Miss World crown four times with Miss World 1963 Carole Crawford, Miss World 1976...

The Miss Jamaica World 2022 final competition will be held on Sunday, December 4 at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston. A total of 13 beauties have been selected to take part in the upcoming national event where the opportunity to represent the "sprinting capital of the world" at the 71st Miss World pageant is at stake. One of them will succeed Miss Jamaica World 2021 Khalia Hall and set out to follow the remarkable footsteps of four former Jamaican Miss World winners Carole Crawford, Cindy Breakspeare, Lisa Hanna and Toni-Ann Singh. Meet this year's finalists and their sponsors: Asheka Robinson - Sponsored by QORIHC Chavel Wilson - Sponsored by TM Ross Beauty Garisha Grant - Sponsored by Courtleigh Hotel Group Khamara Wright - Sponsored by Dining With Curvy Lineisha Davis - Sponsored by RE TV Mikhaila Nathan - Sponsored by Jamaica Observer Rishema Daley - Sponsored by Len’s Catering Sabrina Farquharson - Sponsored by Knutsford Express Shanika Samms - Spon...

The Miss Jamaica World 2022 Beach Beauty Fast Track competition was held on Sunday, November 6 at Fort Clarence Beach in St. Catherine. A total of 13 finalists paraded their swimsuit bodies to secure a spot in the Top 10 in the upcoming final on December 4 in Kingston. Miss Howard Johnson Realty, Shanique Singh, was awarded first place, and Miss RE TV, Lineisha Davis, in second place. Miss Courtleigh Hotel Group, Garisha Grant, and Miss Interlinc, Tashwania Buchanan, tied in third place. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Jamaica World (@missjamaicaworld) Photos: Dash Productions / Miss Jamaica World

Toshami Calvin was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2022 on Saturday, September 3 at the Grand Ball Room of the AC Hotel by Marriot in Kingston. The 26-year-old beauty from St. Thomas is a registered behavior technician. In addition to her national title, she also bagged the Best in Evening Gown and Essence of Style Award. Rachel Silvera and Shanique Singh were the first and second runners-up, respectively. A total of 20 contestants took part in this year's competition. Last year's titleholder Daena Soares relinquished her reign at the end of the glittering event. The new Miss Universe Jamaica will now prepare to represent her beautiful island country at the 71st Miss Universe pageant in the first quarter of 2023. Jamaica has yet to win the Miss Universe pageant. Since its debut at the pageant in 1961, its highest placement so far was first runner-up in 2010 with Yendi Phillips. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toshami Calvin (@tsccalvin) Photos: ...

Miss Universe Jamaica 2022 final competition will take place on Saturday, September 3 at the Grand Ball Room of the AC Hotel by Marriot in Kingston. Last year's titleholder Daena Soares will crown her successor among 20 beauties at the end of the event. Jamaica first joined Miss Universe in 1961 but has yet to win the crown. Its highest placement was in 2010 when Yendi Phillips finished as first runner-up. The next Miss Universe Jamaica will represent the Caribbean island nation at Miss Universe 2022. Meet this year's official contestants: Kasey Graham - Miss Alletia's Beauty Retreat, 23, from Kingston, a marketing strategist Shante Jarrett - Miss Pier 1, 21, from St. James, student, model Celine Walters - Miss Klean Skin & Spa, 21, from Kingston, a biotechnology student Zasha-Kae Dennis - Miss Toyota Jamaica, 21, from St. Catherine, online reporter, producer, presenter Pershenia McGann - Miss Rafting on the Martha Brae, 26, from St. James, office court assistant c...

The Miss Supranational 2022 talent competition took place on Saturday, July 2 at Hotel Czarny Potok Resort SPA & Conference in Krynica Zdrój. Finalists from India, Ritika Khatnani, Mexico, Regina González, Indonesia, Adinda Cresheilla, Japan, Rina Okada, Philippines, Alison Black, Jamaica, Carisa Peart, and Malaysia, Melisha Lin, showcased their talents during the event. The winner from this round will advance to the final competition at Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz on July 15. Photos: Miss Supranational

Daena Soares bested nine other finalists to be crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2021 in a gleaming national competition held last October 31 at the Hotel Riu Montego Bay in St. James. The 22-year-old beauty who hails from Jamaica's breadbasket parish, St. Elizabeth, holds a bachelor's degree in basic medical sciences from the University of the West Indies. She succeeds last year's winner, Miqueal-Symone Williams. Trishanie Weller and Lauren Less were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Universe Jamaica was also awarded Miss Photogenic and Miss Congeniality. She will now prepare to represent her country at the 70th Miss Universe pageant to be held in Eilat, Israel this December. Jamaica has yet to win the Miss Universe pageant. The country's highest placement was first runner-up in 2010 with Yendi Phillips. Photos: Miss Universe Jamaica

Miss South Africa organization has just made another announcement today that reigning Miss World Toni-Ann Singh has been invited to attend the Miss South Africa 2021 final. The Jamaican beauty will grace the national event on Saturday, October 16 with Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza and Miss Supranational 2021 Chanique Rabe. They will also be joined by former Miss Universe winners from the Philippines and South Africa. "South Africa, as promised we are making history! From the Universe to Miss Supra and now the WORLD all under one roof," the organizers shared on social media. Miss South Africa 2021 will air live from the Grand Arena at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World in Cape Town. Photo: Miss South Africa

Khalia Hall bested 14 other contestants to be crowned Miss Jamaica World 2021 on Saturday, October 9 at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston. The 25-year-old beauty holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Manchester in the UK. She will represent Jamaica at the Miss World 2021 (70th Miss World) finals in San Juan, Puerto Rico in December. Dominique Shorter and Melessa Vassell were the first and second runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Jamaica World succeeded Toni-Ann Singh, Jamaica's fourth Miss World and the longest-reigning Miss World due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jamaica won the Miss World title four times with Carole Crawford (Miss World 1963), Cindy Breakspeare (Miss World 1976), Lisa Hanna (Miss World 1993), and Toni-Ann Singh (Miss World 2019). Photo: Dash Productions / Miss Jamaica World

Miss World 2019 Toni-Ann Singh has on the weekend arrived in Puerto Rico together with Miss World Organization's Julia Morley ahead of the Miss World 2021 competition on the island later this year. They were welcomed by former Miss World from Puerto Rico and Miss World 2021 organizer, Stephanie del Valle. It was Toni-Ann's first official trip since the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions happened. The Jamaican beauty said she was very excited about her visit as Puerto Rico is so much like her own country. During their official visit, they will attend meetings with local government officials and look at various locations to be selected for the 70th edition of the international pageant. Miss World 2021 is scheduled to be held on December 16 at the Coca-Cola Music Hall in San Juan. The event is aiming to promote the Caribbean island as a tourist destination to an expected two billion viewers worldwide. Photos: Miss World