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By Kevin Jackson Observer WriterMonday, September 09, 2013 | 2:21 PMKINGSTON, Jamaica — Kerry Baylis, a 24-year-old investment banker, joined an elite cast who have worn both the Miss Jamaica World and Miss Jamaica Universe crowns.Baylis, who was crowned Miss Jamaica World in 2009, won the Miss Jamaica Universe pageant on Sunday evening at Jewels Resort in Ocho Rios.She beat 10 rivals in the Uzuri International-promoted event. Baylis will represent Jamaica at the Miss Universe final in Russia, on November 6. Completing the top five were Chantal Davis, Salomie Campbell, Monique Brady, and Kashema Scarlett.Baylis is the fourth woman to take the Miss Jamaica/Universe double having been preceded by Sandra Foster, Christine Straw and Yendi Phillips.Phillips has been Jamaica’s highest placed Miss Universe contestant to date, finishing second in 2010.On Sunday, sectional prizes went to Baylis for Most Aware and Best in Swimsuit and Salomie Campbell for Best in Evening Wear.From left Monique Brady (4th), Salomie Campbell (3rd), Miss Universe Jamaica 2013 Kerry Baylis, Chantal Davis (2nd), and Kashema Scarlett (5th). (Photo: Fern Elise/Live Stush)
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Kerry Baylis is Miss Jamaica Universe 2013
