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Orealia Thomas crowned Miss Universe BVI 2026

 Orealia Thomas will carry theVirgin Islands’ hopes to the international stage after being crowned Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2026. Photo: Facebook
Orealia Thomas succeeds Olivia Margaret Freeman, who held the Miss Universe BVI 2025 title. Photo: VINO/ File
Orealia Thomas succeeds Olivia Margaret Freeman, who held the Miss Universe BVI 2025 title. Photo: VINO/ File
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI — Orealia Thomas will carry the Virgin Islands’ hopes to the international stage after being crowned Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2026.

She will represent the Territory at the upcoming Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico.

Thomas received the title during a coronation ceremony held at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. 

She succeeds Olivia Margaret Freeman, who held the Miss Universe BVI 2025 title.

'New chapter begins'

The Miss Universe BVI organisation announced Thomas’ achievement in a Facebook statement shared following the ceremony, stating that “A new chapter begins as Orealia prepares to represent the British Virgin Islands on the Miss Universe stage. Follow along as her journey unfolds!” 

As the newly crowned titleholder, Thomas will represent the Virgin Islands at the 75th Miss Universe competition, scheduled for November 24, 2026, at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Her participation will place the Virgin Islands among contestants from around the world competing for the Miss Universe crown.

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