Applications open for Miss Jamaica UK 2014

Applications are now open for Miss Jamaica UK 2014. All girls in the UK of Jamaican heritage aged between 17 and 26 are eligible to apply.

Miss Jamaica UK was founded by June Daley, teacher, model and entrepreneur. The contest has developed into the foremost beauty pageant in the country for girls of Jamaican heritage. It is a launching pad for contestants, many of whom have gone on to forge successful careers in the UK and abroad, as doctors, lawyers, and in numerous other professions.

Contestants are groomed to participate in the pageant, and to represent themselves and Jamaica, with pride and grace in the UK and around the world.

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This year Miss Jamaica in UK celebrates its 25th anniversary.

“As we mark our 25th anniversary, we will celebrate some of our winners and contestants from over the years that have achieved success in their chosen careers,” says Ms Daley. “It makes me feel great pride to meet our former contestants who have become teachers, lawyers, successful business people, etc. You are an inspiration to us all and a great representation of Jamaica.”

For further information and to apply, please visit missjamaicauk.com or send an email to:

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