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Miss Jamaica World 2026 Matea Mahal Smith.
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Matea Mahal Smith is Miss Jamaica World 2026

Matea Mahal Smith has been crowned Miss Jamaica World 2026, emerging from a pool of 23 contestants. The 24-year-old aspiring doctor, who wore the Miss Aveeno sash, was named the winner at the grand coronation held at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College in St Andrew on Sunday night. She was crowned by the 2025 queen, Neveah Allen. Celine Walters, the second runner-up, was named Miss Earth Jamaica, while first runner-up Daniella Bullock received the Miss International Jamaica title.

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Miss Jamaica World 2026 Matea Mahal Smith.
02 Nov, 2026 0

Matea Mahal Smith is Miss Jamaica World 2026

Matea Mahal Smith has been crowned Miss Jamaica World 2026, emerging from a pool of 23 contestants. The 24-year-old aspiring doctor, who wore the Miss Aveeno sash, was named the winner at the grand…
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JCDC celebrates partners and sponsors

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It’s another award for Jamaican jazz pianist Dr Monty Alexander, this time courtesy of the French government.
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Monty Alexander honoured in France

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Winston Ewart: A remarkable journey

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Introspective Kirk Franklin no longer apologising

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Patrick Stewart found ‘Star Trek’ fame but always returned to Shakespeare, the stage

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Jamaican comedian and digital creator Dale Elliott Jr.
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Dale Elliott Jr grateful for US honours

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Rapper Rick Ross arrives at the BET Awards on June 28, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
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Rick Ross felony charge dropped in domestic violence case

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