While many may be preoccupied with the captivating and inspiring contestants in this year’s Miss Jamaica World competition, there are 14 men just as dedicated to serving their country vying for the title of Mr World Jamaica 2024. Catching up with a few of the gentlemen as they cheered on the ladies during their fitness challenge, they shared with The Gleaner their ambitions for the title. For Remone Watson, though he captured the hearts, minds and ears of Jamaicans as the 2023 ‘Digicel Rising Stars’ winner, he wants the country to know that he is more than just a vocalist.
“For those [who] would’ve known the name Remone Watson, would’ve known that I am Jamaica’s 2023 ‘Digicel Rising Stars’ winner, so I think this [is] an opportunity to give back to my community, give back to my school and give back to Jamaica at large. For all those who contributed to my success and the success that is yet to come, I want everyone to be [included in] that so I saw this as a great opportunity to do so.” He continued, “Aside from giving back, this is a chance for me to use the voice that I have aside from my talent or my gift.
Everyone knows that I sing but no one knows what truly goes on in our inside voice and I want that inside voice to now come out. I want to be that outspoken person for that young man or an older man also who feels as though it takes away from their masculinity to be emotionally connected to the world, to society and to themselves.” While Watson’s.