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Over the weekend, Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh from Jamaica was crowned Miss World 2019.

A graduate of Florida State University with a degree in psychology and women’s studies, she plans to further her education by enrolling into medical school. 

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“I will continue to be an advocate for women,” she said, after winning the Miss World Jamaica crown in September. “I believe women are the lifeblood of our community. So, I will continue to inspire and work with them, so they understand just how great their potential is.”

She is the first Jamaican since 1993 to be crowned Miss World.