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As a world-renowned Formula 1 driver, Hamilton has achieved incredible success. He is currently the wealthiest sportsperson in the UK, with a net worth surpassing £131 million, marking a rise to fame and fortune that has kept him at the top of the UK’s ‘rich list’ for over a decade.<ref>Lewis Hamilton: Proud of His Grenadian Roots » Caribbean Travel Trade</ref> | As a world-renowned Formula 1 driver, Hamilton has achieved incredible success. He is currently the wealthiest sportsperson in the UK, with a net worth surpassing £131 million, marking a rise to fame and fortune that has kept him at the top of the UK’s ‘rich list’ for over a decade.<ref>Lewis Hamilton: Proud of His Grenadian Roots » Caribbean Travel Trade</ref> | ||
== Jennifer Hosten == | |||
Jennifer Hosten, born on October 31, 1947, in St. Georges, Grenada, is a multi-talented individual known for her work as a radio announcer, development worker, diplomat, flight attendant, model, and author. She studied in London before becoming Grenada’s beauty queen. In November 1970, at the age of 23, Jennifer made history by winning the Miss World contest, becoming the first woman from Grenada and the first Black woman to hold the title. The contest was controversial, with allegations suggesting that the influence of Grenada's Premier, Eric Matthew Gairy, who was on the judging panel, affected the results.<ref>JENNIFER HOSTEN - I Am Grenada</ref> | |||