Pharmacy student Rachel Silvera is Miss Universe Jamaica 2024
Published:Monday | July 29, 2024 | 5:33 PM
Rachel Silvera is Miss Universe Jamaica 2024 and will represent Jamaica in Mexico later this year.
The 25-year-old pharmacy student and entrepreneur was crowned by Miss Universe Jamaica 2023 Dr Jordanne Lauren Levy and sashed by Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios on Monday morning at the AC Hotel Kingston.
Sara-Jade Kow, a 30-year-old real estate professional and entrepreneur was the first runner-up, while 23-year-old Keri-Ann Greenwood, Miss Universe Jamaica East, was named second runner-up.
Silvera was a first runner-up in the 2022 Miss Universe Jamaica competition. Toshami Calvin won the title in that year.
A native of St Mary, Silvera has a passion for the environment. Her organisation Footprints Jamaica, is geared towards the development and urbanisation of rural communities while maintaining sustainability.
Miss Universe 2024 will be the 73rd Miss Universe pageant and will be held in North American republic for the first time since 2007.
Palacios of Nicaragua, who was a special guest at Sunday's coronation, will crown her successor at the end of the event.