Ackera Gowie, who represents the parish of St Mary, is Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2018.

Shantae Grant from Hanover finished second, and the third place finisher is Chris-Ann Douglas who represented St James.

The competition was held on Emancipation Day, August 1, at the National Arena in Kingston.

Patron of the National Festival Queen Competition Juliet Holness (left) presents Ackera Gowie with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission trophy.

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