Jamaica is set to welcome back the Miss Global International beauty pageant this September, marking its return to the island nation after a three-year hiatus. The event, previously known as the Miss Commonwealth pageant, is being strategically positioned as an economic catalyst to rejuvenate the local tourism sector.
Lachu Ramchandani, the franchise holder and prominent businessman, revealed that the decision to host the event in Jamaica was driven by a desire to support economic recovery following Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact. “Despite initial reservations about bringing additional events to Jamaica, the severe challenges facing our hospitality industry compelled me to act,” Ramchandani stated. He noted that approximately 50% of five-star hotels remain closed due to hurricane damage, making tourism revival imperative.
The Grand Palladium resort has joined as a primary sponsor, facilitating the arrival of international guests and media representatives. Organizers anticipate participation from 35-40 national delegates, with ten contestants already confirmed from countries including Jamaica, St. Kitts, Martinique, South Africa, Peru, Holland, Poland, Antigua and Barbuda, Hungary, and France.
This year’s edition marks a homecoming for the pageant, which was consistently held in Jamaica from 2004 before moving to England in 2008. Subsequent host nations have included Trinidad and Tobago, Santo Domingo, Peru, and most recently, the Cayman Islands in 2024 and 2025.
Under the theme “Uniting the World Through Beauty and Tourism,” the competition will seek a winner who embodies intelligence, poise, and beauty while capable of representing the global brand with dignity. Jamaica’s hopes rest on representative Sabrina Johnson as the nation prepares to showcase its cultural and hospitality assets to an international audience.