Jacqueline Strong, newly crowned Miss City of Montego Bay, won over $84,000 in cash and prizes, making her one of the most generously rewarded beauty queens in Jamaica’s history. Her prizes included a $10,000 scholarship, a return trip for two to Atlanta, Georgia, with a week’s stay at the Grand Regency Hyatt Hotel, and a host of other exciting gifts. Jacqueline also walked away with the sectional prize for Best Deportment, adding to her impressive list of accomplishments on the night.

Published Monday, May 14, 1990 

Jacqueline Strong is Miss MoBay City '90

By Ian Spencer

JACQUELINE Strong, "Miss Liberty Car Rental", a 21-year-old student, is the new "Miss City of Montego Bay".
The 5-foot 6-inch tall, 122lb beauty, with vital statistics of 35-25-37, was crowned in a glittering affair at the Holiday Inn, Montego Bay, on Saturday night. She received more than $84,000 in cash and prizes, becoming one of the richest beauty queens in Jamaica's history.
She won a scholarship valued at $10,000, a return trip for two to Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with week-long accommodation at the Grand Regency Hyatt hotel, along with a host of other prizes.
Second place went to Annette White, "Miss Appleton Estate Express", a 20-year-old, 5'9" student, weighing 118lb, with vital statistics of 36-26-38. She was voted the contestant with the "Best Personality". Third was 18-year-old Tara Hanna, "Miss Video Express". Tara is 5 feet 3 inches, 104lb, and measures 32-25-34.
Jacqueline, who also won the sectional prize for "Best Deportment", aspires to be a communications consultant and a lawyer. She enjoys reading, swimming, singing, dancing, collecting stamps, listening to music, and writing. She is also a former "Miss Jamaica Hal Jackson Talented Teens" and placed in the top 10 at the international finals.
Favourite
She was a strong favourite from her first appearance and wowed the audience with her confidence and grace.
Jacqueline Strong, the new "Miss City of Montego Bay", in an interview with The Gleaner before the start of the contest, said that if she won, she would be a queen not so much concerned with social activities, but would try to have a tangible impact on the city.
The coronation show, under the theme "A Thing Of Beauty Is a Joy Forever", was produced and directed by Weston Haughton. The Holiday Inn ballroom was jam-packed minutes before the start of the show, and many paying patrons had to stand outside, unable to witness the proceedings.
However, the show went smoothly, with cabaret singer Dennis Malcolm singing the Jamaican National Anthem followed by the contestants appearing individually and as a group in swimwear and evening wear.
Sectional Prizes
Apart from the top three, other sectional prize-winners were:
Racquel Bolton, "Miss Sun Holiday Tours" – Most Aware

Georgia Welds, "Miss Sandals Montego Bay" – Best Figure

Marjan Shadman, "Miss Facey Commodity Ltd." – Most Congenial

Cheryl Barrett, "Miss Wyndham Rose Hall" – Most Improved

Carlene Moran, "Miss Reflections Bridal" – Most Attractive contestant

Also in the top seven were Barrett, Bolton, Joan Pennicott ("Miss Morewood Ltd."), and Pinsque Green ("Miss House of Shamora"), a Rastafarian contestant.
Green was a crowd favourite and received rousing applause during the interview section, where she eloquently spoke of her faith and why she had become a Rastafarian.
Avril Graham, "Miss Royal Shop", although not placing in the top seven, was well liked by the audience. Linda Lawrence, "Miss Nature Way", a pretty and intelligent young lady, displayed great potential and could transition to the national beauty contest.
Jacqueline was crowned by last year’s winner, Marcia Smith, while Dennis Malcolm, who gave a lively guest performance, serenaded the queen.

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