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- Celene Hall arrived in her native Portland on Friday for a homecoming parade.
- She is the first woman from the parish to win the Miss Universe Jamaica title.
- The 25-year-old businesswoman defeated 32 other contestants at the Kingston Grand Coronation.
- Her homecoming itinerary includes stops at local schools and culminates at the Errol Flynn Marina.
Fresh off her historic win as the first woman from Portland to capture the national crown, Miss Universe Jamaica Celene Hall returned home on Friday to an enthusiastic welcome from residents, students, and civic leaders. The 25-year-old businesswoman made history two weeks prior by defeating 32 other contestants at the Grand Coronation held in Kingston.
Hall's celebratory convoy officially arrived in Buff Bay on Friday morning to kick off her extensive tour across the parish. Her scheduled route includes visits to several educational institutions and local communities, with planned stops at Buff Bay Primary, Port Antonio High School, and Titchfield High School to greet cheering supporters and young admirers.
The day-long festivities are scheduled to culminate on Friday afternoon with a grand civic celebration hosted at the Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio. Local organizers and community members have turned out in large numbers to honor the newly-crowned beauty queen and celebrate her remarkable achievement on the national stage.