KINGSTON, Jamaica – The University of the West Indies Mona campus prepares to crown its next Miss George Alleyne Hall on March 7th, with seven distinguished students competing for the prestigious title. The selection process, described by event coordinator Domonique Williams as “fairly easy,” deliberately sought candidates who embody the hall’s core values of ambition and community engagement.
This year’s competition theme, “Jewels of the Jungle, Gems of the Enchanted,” will see contestants evaluated on multiple criteria including poise, eloquence, presentation skills, and how effectively they personify their assigned gemstone. The pageant serves not merely as a beauty contest but as a platform for personal development and community representation.
The diverse cohort of contestants includes Biology student Justeena Rhone, who values the opportunity for building meaningful friendships, and law student Moiya Richardson, who seeks confidence building through public speaking. International representation comes from Antigua and Barbuda’s Lesheka Hodge, studying management studies with psychology and international relations minors, who views this as her entry into the pageant world.
Other notable participants include Barbados native Talia Small, who confronts social anxiety through competition; Kelsie Spaulding, who aims to promote her female empowerment project “Her Space”; Antoinette Robinson, inspired by a previous titleholder; and aspiring diplomat Katia Anglin, pursuing history and international relations. The coronation ceremony will take place at the George Alleyne Hall on the UWI Mona campus.