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Rocking a blonde low cut, Shanon Johnson ,first runner-up in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica East competition, couldn’t miss out on supporting this year’s contestants.
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Rocking a blonde low cut, Shanon Johnson ,first runner-up in the 2024 Miss Universe Jamaica East competition, couldn’t miss out on supporting this year’s contestants.
A gasp-worthy moment as queens (from left) Deidrian Downer, Miss Universe Jamaica Central 2024; Rachel Silvera, Miss Universe Jamaica 2024; and Sara-Dee Palmer, Miss Supranational Jamaica 2025, come together for a photo.
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A gasp-worthy moment as queens (from left) Deidrian Downer, Miss Universe Jamaica Central 2024; Rachel Silvera, Miss Universe Jamaica 2024; and Sara-Dee Palmer, Miss Supranational Jamaica 2025, come together for a photo.
Above: Troy-Ann Anderson (left), newly crowned Miss Universe Jamaica East, celebrates her win alongside former queen Keri-Ann Greenwood, Miss Universe Jamaica East 2024, and Miss Global 2025, first runner-up.
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Above: Troy-Ann Anderson (left), newly crowned Miss Universe Jamaica East, celebrates her win alongside former queen Keri-Ann Greenwood, Miss Universe Jamaica East 2024, and Miss Global 2025, first runner-up.
Attorney-at-law Shuana-Kaye Smith opts for a bold, standout look from The Tamia Carey Collection.
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Attorney-at-law Shuana-Kaye Smith opts for a bold, standout look from The Tamia Carey Collection.
A few of the judges from the Miss Universe Jamaica East competition (from left) Vaughn Bignall, attorney-at-law and managing director of Bignall Law; Dr Sandra Swaby, certified cosmetic surgeon and past contestant in the Miss Universe Jamaica 2024 pageant,
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A few of the judges from the Miss Universe Jamaica East competition (from left) Vaughn Bignall, attorney-at-law and managing director of Bignall Law; Dr Sandra Swaby, certified cosmetic surgeon and past contestant in the Miss Universe Jamaica 2024 pageant, and Atasha Bernard, accountant.
Dr Donna Minott Kates (left), head of department of chemistry at University of the West Indies, and Anya Hylton, senior manager for Human Resources, Cornerstone Trust & Merchant Bank Ltd, share a moment.
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Dr Donna Minott Kates (left), head of department of chemistry at University of the West Indies, and Anya Hylton, senior manager for Human Resources, Cornerstone Trust & Merchant Bank Ltd, share a moment.
Right: Keneisha Mitchell, pageant coach and founder of Poised to Perfection, stuns in a dress that beautifully complements her silhouette.
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Right: Keneisha Mitchell, pageant coach and founder of Poised to Perfection, stuns in a dress that beautifully complements her silhouette.
Tishana Sepaul is never the one to miss out on being in a beauty space.
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Tishana Sepaul is never the one to miss out on being in a beauty space.
Former contestants of the Miss Universe Jamaica East 2024 Rishema Daley (left) and Brithney McKenzie, catch our attention.
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Former contestants of the Miss Universe Jamaica East 2024 Rishema Daley (left) and Brithney McKenzie, catch our attention.
Tiffany Guthrie from Sun Coast Beach Club said yes to a gold mini dress.
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Tiffany Guthrie from Sun Coast Beach Club said yes to a gold mini dress.
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The Miss Universe Jamaica East 2025 competition brought elegance and energy to the Douglas Orane Auditorium at Wolmer’s Boys’ School on Saturday. With familiar faces from past pageants, former and reigning queens, and supporters in attendance, the evening unfolded with heartfelt moments, standout performances, and spirited competition. At the end of it all, Troy-Ann Anderson emerged as the new ‘Queen of the East’. Something Extra has the social highlights.