According to the Miss Universe Jamaica Instagram, the national costume specifically pays tribute to the female Jamaican artists and DJs who contributed to dancehall music — including Sister ...

(Hector Vivas/Getty Images) Miss Jamaica Jordanne Lauren Levy attends the 72nd Miss Universe Competition's National Costume Show on Nov. 16, 2023, in San Salvador, El Salvador. (Hector Vivas/Getty ...

At Miss Universe 2024, it was all those things — and much more — as the annual pageant kicked off with its flamboyant national costume competition Thursday evening. Tasked with modeling looks ...

Mamede's national costume sparkled with jewels in different ... was inspired by Queen Nanny, a Jamaican leader who fought against slavery, as Miss Universe presenters said during the broadcast ...