This year's Miss Jamaica Universe contestants are (from left) Tiffany Smile, Miss Crichton Automotive Ltd.; Lisa Vassell, Miss Samurai Investments; Alicia S. Griffith, Miss EZ Cash Loans; Ren?e Burgess, Miss Quik Cash Sun Money Transfer; Stacey Ann Kerlew, Miss Nair; Kamoya Levy, Miss CVM Plus; Theresa Jameson, Miss Dark and Lovely; Jodi Ann Anderson, Miss Gym Combat; Zahra Redwood, Miss Superior Auto Parts; Sydonie McBayne, Miss Lux; Marsha Gaye Reynolds, Miss Absolute Entertainment; Amicha Anderson, Miss Whatsonjamaica.com; Esther Beckford, Miss Savvy Mobile Tech; Sanique Vaccianna, Miss Villagio Gaming; Mikayla Ashman, Miss O'Rileys Rum Cream; Rave-Kia Stephens, Miss Pharmaton. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

On Wednesday night, Pulse again showcased the Miss Jamaica Universe contestants to the media at the Morgan's Harbour Hotel, Port Royal.

To get the night started, the 16 contestants introduced themselves. Later, businessman and former principal of UGI and CVM TV, Neville Blythe, gave the girls a few words of advice and comforted them, saying, "You are all winners."

After the speeches, it was time for the girls to take pictures and mingle. However, one person who was noticeably absent for the formalities was the reigning queen, Cindy Wright. She showed up much later.

Contestants

The contestants are Jodi Ann Anderson, Miss Gym Combat; Amicha Anderson, Miss Whatsonjamaica.com; Mikayla Ashman, Miss O'Rileys Rum Cream; Esther Beckford, Miss Savvy Mobile Tech; Ren?e Burgess, Miss Quik Cash Sun Money Transfer; Alicia S. Griffith, Miss EZ Cash Loans; Theresa Jameson, Miss Dark and Lovely; Stacey Ann Kerlew, Miss Nair; Kamoya Levy, Miss CVM Plus; Sydonie McBayne, Miss Lux; Zahra Redwood, Miss Superior Auto Parts; Marsha Gaye Reynolds, Miss Absolute Entertainment; Tiffany Smile, Miss Crichton Automotive Ltd.; Rave-Kia Stephens, Miss Pharmaton; Sanique Vaccianna, Miss Villagio Gaming; and Lisa Vassell, Miss Samarai Investments.