candidatas a miss universe jamaica 2023. final: 20 agosto.

Imani Coleman- Miss Bert's Auto

Imani, a 24-year-old HR officer and business studies student from St. Catherine. She is passionate about providing equal opportunities for children to thrive and believes parental support is crucial. This inspired her altruistic project, BREATHE (Be Resilient Even at the Hardest Encounters), to bridge the gap.

Shanice Rerrie-Miss Kerry Kay's Boutique

Shanice Rerrie, a 27-year-old proud Montegonian, believes in developing abilities and talents to help and improve others. She emphasizes the importance of being selfless and giving back. Shanice is actively involved in volunteering with nonprofit organizations such as the Pregnancy Resource Center of Jamaica, Feeding Southwest Florida, Harry Chapin Food Bank, and Habitat for Humanity. She encourages others to pursue their dreams, live life fully, and learn from past experiences. Shanice is completing her master's in biomedical sciences and plans to become a service-oriented physician and contribute to medical research. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family. Overall, Shanice is a humanitarian who inspires change in others.

Robin Gabrielle Burnett-Miss Elite Concepts & Solutions Ltd

Robin is a remarkable individual who infuses her cultural heritage into her creative pursuits, particularly photography. She has achieved notable recognition for her talent, including being the photographer for a renowned celebrity's tour flyer and having herself featured on the cover of an album by a Grammy-nominated artist. However, her journey has been impacted by personal tragedy, as she tragically lost her brother to gun violence at the age of 16. This experience has driven her to become an ardent activist fighting against gun violence, as well as donating and collecting cameras to empower children in Jamaica. Robin's work as a creative director, activist, and artist showcases her resilience and commitment to effecting positive change.

Lisa Maragh- Miss Jam Villa Resort

Lisa Maragh is a 26-year-old entrepreneur. She attended Knox College High School for five years before pursuing a bachelor's degree in geography at the University of the West Indies. She now focuses on her business, Sugarbears Distributors, aiming for growth. She is described as goofy, outspoken, and positively driven. Lisa is also a social butterfly, always striving to uplift others. Her favorite foods include curry, seafood, pizza, and cheesecake. She lives by the philosophy of being real, humble, and kind to oneself and loved ones. Her aspiration is to become a pilot, and with her persistence and enthusiasm, she is determined to achieve her goals.

Tia Rutherford- Miss Stylish Divaz JA

Tia Rutherford is a 24-year-old singer and esthetician from Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica. She is talented, selfless, loving, and optimistic. With her optimistic mindset, she believes that she can achieve anything. Tia aims to establish a foundation that helps children explore and develop their skills and talents for future careers. Motivated by Jamaica's high crime rate, she believes focusing on youth will benefit the country. With support from her family and friends, Tia wants to inspire others that their environment does not limit their potential, and with God, anything is possible.

Tika Rutherford-Miss Alrobe International Corporation Ltd

Tika Anieka Rutherford, a 24-year-old Jamaican twin, singer, and entrepreneur from Kingston, enjoys music, games, facials, and checking news stories online. She inspires children and young adults, especially those from communities like hers, August Town. She is currently working on a project to enhance the talents of youth in this community.

Shaday Forsythe- Miss Orda JA

Shaday Forsythe, Miss Universe Jamaica Northwest 2023 from Montego Bay, is a resilient, inspiring individual with a passion for knowledge and a dream of becoming a successful CEO in computer sciences. She is a marketing executive specializing in website development and has created an initiative called Project Z Elevate Youth, a platform aimed at nurturing young minds in Jamaica and encouraging excellence and uniqueness.

Gabrielle Henry- Miss Maxie Department Store

Dr. Gabrielle Henry, a motivated and compassionate woman from Kingston, Jamaica, is driven to achieve excellence. She has a diverse educational background in both science and the arts, excelling in chemistry, biology, mathematics, piano, and voice. After graduating with an M.B.B.S. degree in 2018, she now serves in the medical field, advocating for health and wellness. Currently pursuing a residency in ophthalmology, Gabrielle also strives to empower women and is passionate about plants and animals. Her motto in life is "what you think, you become," encouraging self-improvement and envisioning the best version of oneself.

Tiffany Shields- Miss Keller Williams

Tiffany, a free-spirited individual at heart, is a 23-year-old realtor, small business owner, and upcoming law student. Daily, you can find her enthusiastically engaging in activities such as reading, cooking, content marketing, and being a loving big sister to her brothers. She is deeply passionate about empowering women through her charitable organization, eWomen, which focuses on fostering eloquence, etiquette, education, and emotional intelligence. Additionally, others find her hilarious, and she takes pride in that. With a genuine love for nature, Tiffany approaches everything she does with wholeheartedness.

Olivia Alex- Miss M24 Investments Ltd

Olivia Alex, a first-generation Jamaican-American, currently resides in Kingston. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel & Lodging Management from Johnson and Wales University. Olivia is the Vice President of Business Development at a government contracting company called Kaymat. Additionally, she works as a real estate professional at Coldwell Banker Realty and is a member of the Greater Boston Association of Realtors Sustainability Committee.

Olivia aspires to promote education, unity, and inclusion during her reign and hopes to inspire future generations as an accomplished biracial woman who embraces her identity with confidence, strength, and perseverance.

Nikelle Marier- Miss Vesper Villas

Nikelle Marier is a 27-year-old flight attendant and aspiring naturopathic doctor. Having battled with tuberculosis, one of the world’s most deadly diseases, she considers her biggest accomplishment in life to be good health and uses her battle with tuberculosis and its after-effects to push her to begin her studies to help others.  She is also a former competitive track and field athlete, a recipient of various awards, and the founder of a non-profit organization focused on tackling food insecurity. Ultimately, her goal is to use her talents and experiences to help others and contribute to her community, which is why she chose to compete in Miss Universe Jamaica.

Lianne Fullwood- Miss Zon Teasan

Maria Hetey- Miss Roast By Bresheh

Maria Hetey is a versatile woman with a benevolent spirit and a passion for life. She holds the role of Chief of Staff at Graft Ventures, actively engages in Jamaican art and culture, and serves as Deputy Director of Membership Engagement at the Rotaract Club of Kingston. Furthermore, she is involved in various community initiatives such as blood drives, youth development workshops, and supporting local artists. With a belief in life balance, Maria prioritizes spending time with friends, daily exercise, and continuous mental health improvement. Her ultimate goal is to make a meaningful impact on youth and society through raising awareness of mental health.

Seana’Kaye Wright- Miss Creative Brands & Concepts Ltd.

Meet Seana'Kaye Wright, a 23-year-old woman who embodies beauty, confidence, and grace. With a bachelor's degree and numerous creative, athletic, and academic accolades, she exemplifies a well-rounded individual. She is a passionate, persistent, and purpose-driven individual who lives by the powerful philosophy of "Let your hunger for success drive you toward excellence." In her free time, she generously dedicates her creative abilities to her church and various charities through the transformative power of the arts. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Cultural Studies, she is fueled by her love for her country and her passion project "Ku Mi Kolcha" ("Look at My Culture"), a cultural retention program designed to preserve and teach Jamaican traditions to youth. Seana'Kaye hopes to be an agent of renewal in Jamaica's cultural landscape through learning, documenting, and teaching Jamaican culture.