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It was a win for the family as Deidrian Downer (left) was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Central. So said her biggest supporter Fitzroy Downer, her father, who was present at every rehearsal leading up to Saturday’s coronation.
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It was a win for the family as Deidrian Downer (left) was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Central. So said her biggest supporter Fitzroy Downer, her father, who was present at every rehearsal leading up to Saturday’s coronation.
All queens in a row (from left) Rishema Daley, fourth runner-up, Miss Universe Jamaica East 2024; Dr Jordanne Lauren Levy, Miss Universe Jamaica 2023; Miss Universe Jamaica Central 2024 Keri-Ann Greenwood, Miss Universe Jamaica Central 2023, Ayanna Powell-
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All queens in a row (from left) Rishema Daley, fourth runner-up, Miss Universe Jamaica East 2024; Dr Jordanne Lauren Levy, Miss Universe Jamaica 2023; Miss Universe Jamaica Central 2024 Keri-Ann Greenwood, Miss Universe Jamaica Central 2023, Ayanna Powell-Myles, and Dr Taylor McKenzie, Miss Universe Jamaica East 2024 contestant.
Judges Garfene Grandison, corporate communications manager at J. Wray and Nephew, and Dana Malcolm, banquet and events manager at the Golf View Hotel, pose for a photo before the start of deliberations.
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Judges Garfene Grandison, corporate communications manager at J. Wray and Nephew, and Dana Malcolm, banquet and events manager at the Golf View Hotel, pose for a photo before the start of deliberations.
Rishema Daley, Miss Universe Jamaica East fourth runner-up, and Mark McDermoth, co-national director, Miss Universe Jamaica, wore matching shades.
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Rishema Daley, Miss Universe Jamaica East fourth runner-up, and Mark McDermoth, co-national director, Miss Universe Jamaica, wore matching shades.
Jermaine Blair, franchise holder, Miss Universe Jamaica East, is flanked by reigning Miss Universe East Keri-Ann Greenwood and Miss Universe Jamaica 2023 Dr Jordanne Lauren Levy.
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Jermaine Blair, franchise holder, Miss Universe Jamaica East, is flanked by reigning Miss Universe East Keri-Ann Greenwood and Miss Universe Jamaica 2023 Dr Jordanne Lauren Levy.
From left: Jermaine Blair, franchise holder, Miss Universe Jamaica East; Trilissa Walker, franchise manager, Miss Universe Jamaica Central, and Karl Williams, co-national director, Miss Universe Jamaica.
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From left: Jermaine Blair, franchise holder, Miss Universe Jamaica East; Trilissa Walker, franchise manager, Miss Universe Jamaica Central, and Karl Williams, co-national director, Miss Universe Jamaica.
Bonita Angus (left) shows support for her daughter, Gabrielle Boothe.
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Bonita Angus (left) shows support for her daughter, Gabrielle Boothe.
Yaneke Sailsman, official Miss Universe Jamaica Central sponsor and Team Jamaica master trainer, is elegant in green.
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Yaneke Sailsman, official Miss Universe Jamaica Central sponsor and Team Jamaica master trainer, is elegant in green.
Massage therapist Annette Samuel looks serene in a one-shoulder white jumpsuit.
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Massage therapist Annette Samuel looks serene in a one-shoulder white jumpsuit.
Suzan Dowdie, executive director, Lil Suz Foundation, and Miss Universe Jamaica Central second runner-up in 2023, paired her white mules with a powder-blue suit.
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Suzan Dowdie, executive director, Lil Suz Foundation, and Miss Universe Jamaica Central second runner-up in 2023, paired her white mules with a powder-blue suit.
Above: Manchester-based fashion designer and entrepreneur Tishari Williams of TWORIGINALS, wearing a custom-made Ankara infinity dress made just hours before she hit the runway.
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Above: Manchester-based fashion designer and entrepreneur Tishari Williams of TWORIGINALS, wearing a custom-made Ankara infinity dress made just hours before she hit the runway.
Diana Samuel, owner of D and L Apparel in Kingston, is dressed for the occasion in a geometric-print maxi to support her niece, contestant Micheala Cowan.
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Diana Samuel, owner of D and L Apparel in Kingston, is dressed for the occasion in a geometric-print maxi to support her niece, contestant Micheala Cowan.
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On Saturday, in the cool climes of Manchester and amid pageant elite and stylish supporters, Deidrian Downer was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Central. Taking place at the Golf View Hotel, the event was the second of five regional pageants on the journey to Miss Universe Jamaica 2024. Something Extra brings you the highlights.