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Jae'Nyiah Defreitas crowned 2026 Festival Prince & Princess

- Xae’mouri Harrigan is Prince
Francis Lettsome Primary School (FLPS) student Jae'Nyiah Defreitas was crowned the 2026 Virgin Islands Princess on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Photo: VI Prince & Princess Pageant/Facebook
Xae'mouri Harrigan of Alexandrina Maduro Primary School was crowned the 2026 Prince. Photo: VI Prince & Princess/Facebook
Xae'mouri Harrigan of Alexandrina Maduro Primary School was crowned the 2026 Prince. Photo: VI Prince & Princess/Facebook
Sariah Smith captured First Runner-Up at the 2026 Virgin Islands Prince & Princess Pageant. Photo: VI Prince & Princess Pageant/Facebook
Sariah Smith captured First Runner-Up at the 2026 Virgin Islands Prince & Princess Pageant. Photo: VI Prince & Princess Pageant/Facebook
The 2026 Virgin Islands Prince & Princess Pageant was held on July 19, 2026, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex under the theme ‘Wild Spirits, Rooted in Heritage’. Photo: VI Prince & Princess Pageant/Facebook
The 2026 Virgin Islands Prince & Princess Pageant was held on July 19, 2026, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex under the theme ‘Wild Spirits, Rooted in Heritage’. Photo: VI Prince & Princess Pageant/Facebook
(L-R) 2026 Virgin Islands Prince Xae’mouri Harrigan and Princess Jae'Nyiah Defreitas. Photo: VI Prince & Princess Pageant/Facebook
(L-R) 2026 Virgin Islands Prince Xae’mouri Harrigan and Princess Jae'Nyiah Defreitas. Photo: VI Prince & Princess Pageant/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Francis Lettsome Primary School (FLPS) student Jae'Nyiah Defreitas was crowned the 2026 Virgin Islands Princess while Xae’mouri Harrigan was crowned Prince during the Prince and Princess Pageant on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

The show was held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex under the theme ‘Wild Spirits, Rooted in Heritage’. 

Defreitas captured the Miss Congeniality, Best Ambassadorial Costume, Best in Talent, and Best Evening Wear awards. 

She is no stranger to pageantry or winning crowns, as she is the 2025 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Princess and the first FLPS Angel of Christmas, which was held in 2024. 

Xae'mouri Harrigan of Alexandrina Maduro Primary School was crowned the 2026 Prince by default as he was the only male contestant for this year’s pageant.

Awards

Sariah Smith captured First Runner-Up, and also walked away with the Popularity Award, People’s Choice Award, Best Ambassadorial Speech, Best in Jungle Couture Wear, and Best in Evening Wear.

Second Runner Up went to Mbozako Adams, who won the Best Intro Dance and Best Interview awards. 

Gabriella Watson took home the Photogenic Award. Earlana Prescott was the other contestant. 

The Prince and Princess Pageant is one of the first events of the annual Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival which officially runs from July 25 to August 8, 2026. 

9 Responses to “Jae'Nyiah Defreitas crowned 2026 Festival Prince & Princess”

  • Prince and Princess (20/07/2026, 09:13) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    The main photo should be of the Prince and Princess and
    not the Princess alone. The show was poorly advertised without any posters on most media sites.
    The Pageant fb page has on the winners with crowns photoshopped from a previous photo shoot and not the actual photo from the show. That’s so tacky that people would wonder if it had a photographer. Thanks to all who showed actual photos of the winners from the show itself
  • Congratulations (20/07/2026, 09:16) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations ???????? to These young ladies. They all did well. I hope the discipline, manners and respect learned during this competition would be transferred and used in their school and everday lives . Congratulations!!
  • bvibuzz (20/07/2026, 12:11) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    very great show
  • Not surprised! (20/07/2026, 12:54) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to all, for being brave enough to walk the stage; for doing your best; coming out on top.

    Go Quiz Kid!
  • Guest (20/07/2026, 13:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    i remember when there was widespread participation in these traditional events. Now it seems that participation in these events is collapsing at an unsustainable pace. Someone must seize control immediately or watch the entire tradition disintegrate.
  • Cheaters (20/07/2026, 13:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats for Miss DeFreitas.
    The cheat her though( she should of won the other segment, some forest something).
    They wanted # 2 to win, because of name shake. but, thank God Miss DeFreitas out shine and everyone see.
  • What blow (20/07/2026, 13:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    That last name giving people heart ache right about now.
    The young lady had deserve every sehment
  • Captain Obvious (20/07/2026, 15:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    the live stream was terrible, whoever intenet that was need upgrading
  • Get from here (20/07/2026, 15:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @Prince and princess ypu sound bitter get from her


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