Miss Universe Jamaica 2020 Miqueal-Symone Williams (centre), is flanked by first runner-up, Abigail Pinnock (left) and second runner-up, Monique Thomas.

Miss Universe Jamaica 2020 Miqueal-Symone Williams (center), is flanked by first runner-up, Abigail Pinnock (left) and second runner-up, Monique Thomas.—-

Miqueal-Symone Williams has been crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2020. The announcement was made a short while ago during a televised staging of the pageant.

Miqueal-Symone Williams

Williams, who wore the sash Miss QORIHC, also received the award for Best in Evening Gown.

She is a Pulse International model, having won the Pulse/Select Model Search in 2018, and a student of The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, where she is completing a degree in marketing and psychology.

Abigail Pinnock was named first runner-up; Monique Thomas was named second runner-up.

Pinnock, a veterinarian by profession, received the Altruism Award for her effort to raise funds to help the Jamaica Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals find a new home. Thomas was named Best in Swimwear.

Miqueal-Symone Williams

The 2020 staging of the Bahia Principe Miss Universe Jamaica Beauty, Fashion and Wellness Pageant was neither public or live, owing to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The coronation was broadcast exclusively on FLOW 1 TV.

Williams will represent Jamaica at the 69th Miss Universe pageant, which is expected to be held next year. No date has yet been announced.

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Sectional Awards

Best in Evening Gown – Miqueal-Symone Williams

Best in Swimwear – Monique Thomas

Most Congenial – Samantha Williams

Altruism Award – Abigail Pinnock

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