Krystle J. Maduro will represent the Virgin Islands at the Miss Elegantly Plus Caribbean Queen Pageant, scheduled for July 11 in Tortola. Photo: Facebook

Jah'Millia I. Maloney will represent United States Virgin Islands in the 2026 Miss Elegantly Plus Caribbean Queen Pageant, scheduled for July 11 in Tortola. Photo: Facebook

Alliah A.A. Duke will represent St. Lucia in the 2026 Miss Elegantly Plus Caribbean Queen Pageant. Photo: Facebook

Maduro’s platform for the pageant focuses on body positivity and self-confidence through her initiative, 'Growing Confident Queens to Embrace All of Their Curves'.

Three contestants confirmed 

Alongside Krystle J. Maduro, Jah'Millia I. Maloney from the United States Virgin Islands, and Alliah A.A. Duke from Saint Lucia have also been confirmed as contestants for the pageant. 

This year marks the second edition of the Miss Elegantly Plus Caribbean Queen Pageant, following the inaugural event held on March 14, 2025, at the Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College in Tortola. 

VI won 1st pageant

Sylvanna L. Charles from the Virgin Islands won the 2025 title, becoming the first Miss Elegantly Plus Caribbean Queen. She also received several other awards, including Top Model, Best Evening Wear, Best Talent, Spokeswoman, Miss Photogenic, and Miss Popularity.

Over the past year, Charles has proudly represented the Miss Elegantly Plus brand through numerous appearances, carrying her crown with grace, confidence, and purpose while embodying what it truly means to be Pretty, Phenomenal, and Plus.

According to a Facebook post, organisers of the pageant stated, "This year, we present an intimate yet powerful assembly of elegance, presence, and undeniable strength… where every queen commands the spotlight, and every moment carries weight."