KINGSTON, Jamaica—  Miss Global Jamaica, Rich-Ann Vernon is among the over 20 international contestants vying for the coveted 2024 Miss Global International crown at the grand coronation finale to be held on Sunday, October 13 at the Hotel Indigo in the Cayman Islands.

A confident Vernon left Jamaica for Grand Cayman on Sunday where she joined the other contestants.

Vernon expressed that going into the finale of the pageant, she hopes to make Jamaica proud, as she represents the country on the international stage.

“I am deeply honoured and thrilled to be named Miss Global Jamaica 2024. I am excited to represent our beautiful country on the international stage. I hope to inspire others and make Jamaica proud,” Vernon said.

“So far this journey has been incredibly rewarding,” she added.

The Miss Global International franchise is owned by Montego Bay businessman Lachu Ramchandani.

The beauty pageant is celebrating 20 years of existence and has been hosted in various countries around the world in an effort to create greater international brand awareness.