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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 71st edition of the Miss USA pageant will be held on October 3 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. Produced by The Miss Brand Corporation, under the leadership of Crystle Stewart, the venue was chosen to honor Cheslie Kryst's memory and keep her legacy alive, as this is where she was crowned in 2019. The tragic passing of the beauty queen-turned lawyer at the age of 30 in January shocked the entire pageant community. Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst Miss USA 2022 will air LIVE on FYI and Hulu Live TV at 5 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. EST. The delegates from all 51 states have already been chosen. One of them will succeed Elle Smith of Kentucky and represent the USA at Miss Universe 2022. Here are the 51 state titleholders vying for this year's national title: Miss Alabama USA - Katelyn Vinson Miss Alaska USA - Courtney Schuman Miss Arizona USA - Isabel Ticlo Miss Arkansas USA - Rylie Wagner Miss California USA - Tiffany Johnson Miss Colorado USA - Alexis Glover Miss Conn

The Top 20 semi-finalists vying for the title of Miss Universe Nepal 2022 have been officially revealed. This year's edition will take place on Thursday, August 25 at Nepal's finest 5-star luxury Hotel Yak & Yeti in Kathmandu and the winner will compete in Miss Universe 2022. Reigning Miss Universe Nepal Sujita Basnet will crown her successor among the 20 beauties at the end of the event. Here are the official Top 20 contestants: 1032 Monalisha Parajuli 1004 Bipana Adhikari 1033 Reeju Khadka 1018 Srishti Hada 1025 Monika Chaudhary 1005 Diksha Khati 1049 Rupsi Shrestha 1039 Dr. Aayushnova Dhungana Chhetri 1021 Jasmine Khadka 1015 Samana Karki 1010 Aakriti Manandhar 1029 Shristi Tamang 1040 Renuka Chaudhary 1030 Anu Anmol Chettri 1061 Ashma KC 1044 Sophiya Bhujel 1059 Prativa Maharjan 1016 Priyanshu Mahat 1045 Sefina Joshi 1048 Rajani Mishra The most voted contestant via  Khalti or Miss Universe Nepal app will automatically advance to the final Top 10. Photos: Miss Universe

Ashley Lightburn was crowned Miss Belize 2022 (Miss Universe Belize) on Saturday, August 13 at the Bliss Center for Performing Arts in Belize City. The 25-year-old mathematician is an adjunct math lecturer at the University of Belize and a project management officer at a bank. She holds a degree in pure mathematics and currently pursuing her master's in international business administration. Alina Scott and Samantha Singh were the first and second runners-up, respectively. A total of six finalists participated in this year's Miss Belize competition. Last year's titleholder Iris Salguero crowned her successor at the end of the event. The new Miss Belize will represent her country at the Miss Universe 2022 pageant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley Lightburn (@ashleyklightburn) Photos: Miss Universe Belize, Vanessa Edwards Photography

Ida Anette Hauan bested five other finalists to be crowned Miss Norway 2022 (Miss Universe Norway) on Saturday, August 13 at Samfunnssalen in Oslo. The 26-year-old model from Malvik, Trondheim succeeds last year's titleholder Nora Emilie Nakken and will represent Norway at Miss Universe 2022. Romée Dahlen, Julie Dahlen Børresen, Leni Kvalvåg, and Ida Sofie Skinlo Seater were respectively named the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up while Charlotte Bøhn-Bore completed the six finalists. The new Miss Norway is an animal welfare advocate. As a member of the organization Noah, she worked hard to prevent the exploitation and mistreatment of animals throughout her country. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ida Anette Hauan (@idahauan) Photos: Tani Films / Brother Robin, Miss Norway Organization

Miss Universe Iceland 2022 final competition is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, August 24 at Gamla Bíó in downtown Reykjavik. Sixteen beauties from across the country vie for the honor of becoming the next Icelandic representative to the 71st Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2022) pageant. Meet the official contestants: Miss Akranes - Erika Bjarkadóttir | Miss Akureyri - Kolbrun Perla Þórhallsdóttir | Miss Central Reykjavík - Elsa Rún Stefánsdottir | Miss Diamond Beach - Sylwia Sienkiewicz | Miss East Reykjavik - Hrafnhildur Haraldsdottir | Miss Grafarholt - Þorbjörg Kristinsdottir | Miss Gullfoss - Elva Björk Jónsdóttir | Miss Hafnarfjordur - Tinna Elísa Guðmundsdóttir Miss Midnight Sun - Karen Ósk Kjartansdóttir | Miss Mosfellsbaer - Elísabet Tinna Haraldsdóttir | Miss Njardvik - Maríanna Líf Swain | Miss Northern Iceland - Alexandra Andreyeva Tomasdottir | Miss Northern Lights - Isabella Þorvaldsdóttir | Miss Reykjavík - Jónína Sigurdardottir | Miss Southwestern Iceland - Jóna Vigdís

Ndavi Nokeri bested nine other finalists to be crowned Miss South Africa 2022 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, August 13 at the SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria. The 23-year-old beauty hails from Tzaneen in Limpopo. She holds a degree in investment management from the University of Pretoria and currently works for an asset management firm in Cape Town. Ayanda Thabethe from KwaZulu-Natal and Lebogang Mahlangu from Gauteng were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Western Cape's Luvé Meyer and Tamsyn Jack completed the Top 5 finalists. Reigning Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu from India was a special guest at the event and was part of the all-female selection committee. She was joined in the panel by former queens Zozibini Tunzi and Rolene Strauss. The new Miss South Africa succeeds last year's titleholder and reigning Miss Supranational Lalela Mswane and will go on to represent her country at Miss Universe 2022, Miss World 2022, or Miss Supranational 202