Jessica Trisko, Miss Earth 2007. - Contributed

In March 2008, Carousel Productions Inc, licensed Posh Entertainment Productions Ltd to produce the local pageant to select a Jamaican representative for the Miss Earth Pageant.

The young woman, who receives the prestigious title of Miss Earth Jamaica, will become a Goodwill ambassador and spokesperson for Jamaica, its environmental and tourist industries. She will work with environmental projects and educate our people on the three Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) which will contribute to ensuring that Jamaica remains an eco-friendly tourist destination.

Jamaica's current economic mainstay is tourism and Posh Entertainment Productions, along with Miss Earth Jamaica, will work towards ensuring that all citizens work together to preserve our environment. It is the responsibility of all of us to ensure that our environment remains safe for both our people and wildlife.

The search is on to find the most beautiful woman to represent Jamaica at the third largest international pageant, held in Manila, Philippines, from October 19 to November 10. We are looking for motivated young women who will fulfil the ideals of the competition while becoming an effective advocate for Mother Earth.

Criteria

The contest is open to all young females between the ages of 18-26, who are unmarried, have never given birth; minimum height of five feet five inches; possess beauty of face and proportionate body structure; outgoing and friendly; excellent physical condition; has knowledge of her country's culture and environment; shall either have been born in Jamaica, be the child of a Jamaican parent, or is a naturalised citizen of Jamaica.

Applications are now being accepted. For more information or to request an application (deadline April 4, 2008), contact us at: apply@missearthjamaica.com or visit us online at: http://www. myspace.com/missearthjamaica

Posh Entertainment Productions, Ltd. is a special event, marketing and production company that specialises in cultural, fashion and beauty-related events including Miss Earth Jamaica and Miss Fit and Fabulous International pageants. Founded in January, the company is located at 2 Upper Braemar Avenue, Kingston 5.