Carolyn Yapp the new Miss Jamaica Universe 2009

On July 16, 2009 , 25 year old Interior Designer Carolyn Yapp was crowned Miss Jamaica Universe 2009. The event took place at The Refuge at Villa Ronai. First place runner up is 21 year old Fallon Harris a student at the University of the West Indies and fashion model. While 19 year old Krystina Black also a model, singer and designer was placed third

This year's Miss Universe will be held in Nassau Bahamas on August 23, 2009 before a worldwide audience of telivision audience.

In a interview Carolyn says, “It has always been a dream of mine to be an ambassador for my country and this is my chance! I know the competition will be tough but I’m ready to do my country proud and bring the title home.”

Carolyn was a pevious contestant in the Miss Jamaica World 2004 where she placed third, and also a third place winner in the Miss Jamaica Universe 2005 pageant.

Good luck to Miss Jamaica Universe 2009 Carolyn Yapp as she embarks on her journey to win the Miss Universe title.