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September 9, 2024

Monday, September 9, 2024

Second time’s the charm!

And in the end, 24-year-old The University of the West Indies law student Tahje Bennett — winner of the Beauty with a Purpose fast track, Multimedia sectional prize, and top-three placer in the Sports, Top Model, and Fitness fast track challenges — was crowned Miss Jamaica World 2024 on Friday, September 6 at the Jamaica Pegasus by Miss Jamaica World 2022 Shanique Singh.

Bennett, sponsored by Confidence, and who previously entered the competition in 2022, will represent Jamaica at the 72nd Miss World festival.

Beauty With A Purpose Tahje Bennett, ended the night being crowned Miss Jamaica World 2024! (Naphtali Junior)

Day Ones Friends (from left) Shaquille Beras, Tavia Henry, Ashley Cummings, and Laquan James rushed onstage to congratulate Miss Jamaica World 2024 Tahje Bennett moments after her win. (Naphtali Junior)

The Voice! Miss Jamaica World 2024 announcer Steve W Ferguson was dapper in vintage Armani. (Naphtali Junior)

Pageant Proud Miss Jamaica World co-franchise holders Dahlia Harris and Weston Haughton beamed with pride at the end of the show. (Naphtali Junior)

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