THE MISS Universe Pageant is set for May, 2005 in Bangkok Thailand and entries for the local version of the competition are still open. According to pageant organisers, Pulse, the Jamaica preliminary to the Miss Universe Pageant is attracting a number of outstanding entries this year. Even so, entry to the Miss Jamaica Universe Beauty Pageant for 2005 has been extended to Thursday, March 10, at 4:30 p.m.
Miss Jamaica Universe 2004, Christine Straw, claimed a top spot as a finalist in the 2004 coronation show in Ecuador.
Though Jamaica has never copped the coveted Miss Universe title, it has an enviable record, claiming four top ten finishes in addition to a fourth place in Kimberley Mais (1991).
PULSE MAKES APPEAL
Pulse is appealing to the most beautiful and otherwise qualified Jamaican young women to take up the challenge by entering the competition. "Too often, it is believed, Jamaica's best potential contestants stay on the sidelines. If Jamaica is to win, this must change," a release from the agency
quoted.
The winner will this year receive over $2,000,000.00 in prizes (including $200,000 in cash) and an opportunity to be Miss Jamaica and to make the memorable journey to Thailand in search of the Miss Universe title.
Contestants should be between 18 and 26 years old on February 1, this year, never been married, never had a child, be Jamaican and should have the necessary beauty of face and body, intelligence, awareness and charm to
compete effectively with the best in the world. Potential
contestants should visit Pulse at 38a Trafalgar Road, New Kingston; call 968 1089-90 or email: pulse44@kasnet.com.
