Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry, is visiting South Florida next month as the special guest at the Jamaican Women of Florida’s (JWOF) 13th Anniversary Tea Party. 

The event, being hosted in partnership with the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), is set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2 pm at the Colony West Golf Club in Tamarac. 

Being held under the Theme, “Pouring into Purpose – Sipping to 13 Years of Service and Sisterhood,” the tea party will feature fashion highlights, inspirational moments with Dr Henry, a curated selection of teas and treats, and raffles and silent auction prizes supporting JWOF’s scholarships and mentorship programmes.

Tickets for the anniversary event are available at jwofteaparty.eventbrite.com. During her trip, Dr Henry is to pay courtesy calls to the JTB and the Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami, participate in community engagements and media interviews, tour the Island SPACE Caribbean Museum for a fireside chat with members of the Diaspora, and visit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Visit being viewed with excitement

Founding Member & Former President of JWOF and a Planning Committee Member, June Minto commented, “This is an exciting moment for our community. Dr Henry represents the best of Jamaica—grace, intelligence, and purpose. Her presence will inspire women of all ages while strengthening ties between our diaspora community and Jamaica.”

For his part, Karl Williams, Co-National Director of the Miss Universe Jamaica Organisation and CEO of Atelier Dermoth Williams Limited, remarked, “We are very appreciative of June Minto, the Jamaica Tourist Board, and all stakeholders involved for their efforts in bringing this event to fruition. This is a very important engagement for Dr Henry and indeed for any reigning Miss Universe Jamaica titleholder as part of the preparation process before the Miss Universe finals.”

Deputy Director of Tourism for the USA, Latin America and the Caribbean, Phillip Rose, extended congratulations, saying, “The Jamaica Tourist Board extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr Gabrielle Henry on being crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2025! Your grace, intelligence, and passion for our beautiful island make you an exceptional ambassador, and we are proud to support you as you represent Jamaica on the global stage at the upcoming Miss Universe competition. We look forward to hosting you and celebrating all that you will accomplish on this incredible journey. Jamaica stands with you every step of the way!”

Dr Henry will represent Jamaica at the Miss Universe competition in Thailand in November, carrying the spirit of the island and the support of the Diaspora community worldwide.