The holder of the Miss Global International Franchise Competition, Lachu Ramchandani, says the competition is returning to Jamaica after a three-year hiatus. The pageant, formerly known as the Miss Commonwealth pageant, will once again be played locally, with a focus on efforts to revive the tourism industry in western Jamaica.
According to Ramchandani, this pageant was founded in 2004 with the idea of being an international beauty pageant that is indigenous to the Caribbean. “It has the opportunity to show the beauty and culture of Jamaica, while putting it on the map to countries and people around the world who do not know all that it has to offer. This game was also used as a platform for Jamaica to target specific markets such as Europe or Asia to increase traffic and brand awareness. It works under the slogan of ‘Connecting the World with Beauty and Tourism’ it was there to increase its number of beauty and tourism said.
Despite speculation that he may be stepping down after this year’s competition, Ramchandani has confirmed that he will not be retiring any time soon. “No, I am not leaving the franchise now. My goal is to help rebuild the West as much as possible after the damage caused by the hurricane. Everyone knows that I love Montego Bay. After 2026, I will take the competition again overseas, and maybe in five years or more, I can think of selling it,” he said. The Gleaner.
Over the years, he stressed that Jamaica has produced girls with great potential, noting that participants from the island stand out among others for their beauty and intelligence. “The response to this competition has been very good, with many people interested.
The Miss Global International Beauty Pageant should not be confused with the Miss Global Organization, which was founded in 2011 and had its first Jamaican representative in 2025, Keri-Ann Greenwood, who placed first that year in Thailand, finishing after reigning queen Nguyen Dinh Nhu Van of Vietnam. Deidrian Downer was crowned Miss Global Jamaica 2026 in January.
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The Grand Palladium Hotel, Ramchandani said, has come on board as the main sponsor for the international beauty pageant, which will be held at the venue from September 14 to 20, to support the hospitality and tourism industry. The grand coronation night is scheduled for September 19, and the winner will receive more than US$5,000 in cash and prizes.
Apart from the prizes, Miss Global International is an ideal platform for young hopefuls because the pageant seeks to help the development and self-improvement of young women. “While we strive to provide training to women on how to be a ‘beauty queen’, Miss Global International also provides a great learning experience for its participants.”
Last year, 20 girls participated in the competition held in the Cayman Islands. This year, Ramchandani is looking at around 40 international delegates. The Miss Global International pageant was held locally until 2008, when the decision was made to move it to the United Kingdom. It has since been held in several places in the Caribbean, including Trinidad and Tobago, Cayman and Santo Domingo.
The reigning Miss Global International is Raven McTaggart from the Cayman Islands. This year Jamaica is represented by Sabrina Johnson.
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