The finalists in the Miss Jamaica World 2004 competition. - File
THE FINALS of the Miss Jamaica World 2004 pageant has again been postponed, this time to Sunday, September 26.
The finals, initially scheduled for September 11, was postponed because of the threat of Hurricane Ivan, which struck Jamaica last weekend. It was since rescheduled for this Saturday, September 18, at 8:30 p.m. pending "restoration of electricity and availability of the venue", Mickey Haughton-James said on Monday. However, the pageant has been postponed once more because of "problems with water" at the event's venue the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.
With the effects of Hurricane Ivan still challenging the staging of many entertainment activities, the local pageant has been affected also. "It is a little unfortunate that we have to proceed under these circumstances, but the girls have other commitments as well", said Haughton-James on Monday. "The mood of the people is more sombre than on a pageant, but we must proceed." The 20 finalists will still face a prejudging panel today and the Miss Jamaica World public vote will continue to the night of the coronation. The contestant who has the most public votes becomes an automatic top 10 finalist. The winner of the public vote will be sashed on coronation night when she, along with the winners of the talent, sports and beach beauty competitions, will each win a trophy and a cash prize of $10,000.
The women will compete for the coveted title along with over $1 million dollars in cash and prizes and the opportunity to represent her country at the Miss World 2004 pageant in China.
