Miss BVI 2025, Donyelle D. Hodge will represent the Virgin Islands in the 2026 Miss OECS Pageant. Photo: Facebook

Donyelle D. Hodge will be among four other contestants who will vie for the prestigious title on January 30, 2026, from 8:00pm at Carnival City in Dominica. Photo: Facebook

Hodge will be among four other contestants who will vie for the prestigious title at Carnival City in Dominica on January 30, 2026.

Prestigious regional event

The Miss OECS Pageant is a prestigious regional event that celebrates the grace, talent, and cultural heritage of young women across the Eastern Caribbean. It features segments like Creative National Wear, Talent, and Evening Wear, promoting cultural exchange and youth empowerment.

The Miss OECS Pageant forms part of Dominica’s carnival calendar of events and will be officially launched on Monday, January 26, 2026.

This year’s pageant will be held under the theme Crowning Radiance, Embracing Unity.

Five contestants

The five contestants who will participate in this year's event are from Anguilla- Ariel Bushay; Antigua & Barbuda- Kia Kirwan; Virgin Islands- Donyelle D. Hodge; Dominica- Tanisha Balson; and St Vincent & the Grenadines- Dahvana Providence.

Last year, the show was won by Miss Dominica 2024, Kyanna Dyer.