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UPDATE: 2026 Miss BVI constestants revealed

-3 to vie for prestigious title
Three young women will compete for the prestigious 2026 Miss BVI title on August 2, 2026, at the Festival Village. The contestants are Angelique Lettsome, Contestant #1, Kala Penn, Contestant #2 and Asha Hyndman, Contestant #3. Photo: John Black
Angelique Lettsome will compete as contestant number 1. Photo: Facebook
Angelique Lettsome will compete as contestant number 1. Photo: Facebook
Kala Penn will compete as contestant number 2. Photo: Facebook
Kala Penn will compete as contestant number 2. Photo: Facebook
Asha Hyndman will compete as Contestant number 3. Photo: Facebook
Asha Hyndman will compete as Contestant number 3. Photo: Facebook
The young women competing for the prestigious title of Miss British Virgin Islands 2026 will be officially revealed this evening. Photo: Facebook
The young women competing for the prestigious title of Miss British Virgin Islands 2026 will be officially revealed this evening. Photo: Facebook
This year's Miss British Virgin Islands pageant has the theme “Celebrating Waves of Culture, Beauty, and Legacy,” and promises to be an unforgettable event. According to a Facebook post, the Road to the crown will officially begin on Friday, May 29, 2026. Photo: Facebook
This year's Miss British Virgin Islands pageant has the theme “Celebrating Waves of Culture, Beauty, and Legacy,” and promises to be an unforgettable event. According to a Facebook post, the Road to the crown will officially begin on Friday, May 29, 2026. Photo: Facebook
The reigning Miss British Virgin Islands 2025 is Donyelle D. Hodge. Photo: VINO/File
The reigning Miss British Virgin Islands 2025 is Donyelle D. Hodge. Photo: VINO/File
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Three young women will compete for the prestigious 2026 Miss BVI title on August 2, 2026, at the Festival Village. The contestants are Angelique B.Lettsome, Contestant #1; Kala J. Penn, Contestant #2; and Asha A.S Hyndman, Contestant #3.

The contestants were officially introduced during the 'Waves of Elegance' launch event held at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on the evening of Friday, May 29, 2026.

'Keeping our culture, our history, and our traditions alive'- Hon Hodge-Smith

During the ceremony, the Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, addressed the contestants, stating, “Stepping forward to compete in this prestigious pageant requires courage, grace, and commitment. By answering this call, you are not just competing for a crown, and this year, there's going to be an extra special crown. You are actively keeping our culture, our history, and our traditions alive. We are already so proud of you.”

Hodge-Smith further expressed, “We are anxiously awaiting your presentations to bring to life the theme for this year's pageant. Celebrating waves of culture, beauty, and legacy.”

It has been announced that an educational scholarship will be reinstated as the top prize for the winner of the annual Miss BVI pageant. The four-year scholarship is valued at $80,000.

Additionally, Miss BVI 2026 will receive a brand-new 2027 Haval Jolion, courtesy of the Office of the Premier and Alphonso Enterprise Ltd, along with a custom-designed crown and sceptre from House of Luxury.

The reigning Miss BVI is Donyelle D. Hodge.

See previous article published on May 29, 2026

2026 Miss BVI contestants to be revealed today

- Reveal to take place @Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-  The young women competing for the prestigious title of Miss British Virgin Islands 2026 will be officially revealed this evening, Friday, May 29, 2026.

This year's Miss British Virgin Islands pageant is being held under the theme “Celebrating Waves of Culture, Beauty, and Legacy".

Road to the Crown begins 

According to a Facebook post from the pageant committee, the road to the crown will officially begin on Friday, May 29, 2026. The contestants will be revealed at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park Lawn starting at 6:00 PM.

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the Royal Court Cultural Fun Day and Fish Fry event will take place at the First Impressions School Grounds at 11:00 AM.

The 2026 Miss British Virgin Islands will be crowned on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Festival Village.

Educational scholarship reinstated as top prize 

This year, it has been announced that an educational scholarship will be reinstated as the top prize for the winner of the annual Miss British Virgin Islands pageant. The 4-year scholarship is valued at $80,000.

Additionally, Miss BVI 2026 will receive a brand new 2027 Haval Jolion, courtesy of the Office of the Premier and Alphonso Enterprise Ltd, and a custom-designed crown and sceptre by House of Luxury.

The reigning Miss British Virgin Islands 2025 is Donyelle D. Hodge. In a scaled-down ceremony, Ms Hodge was crowned Miss BVI 2025 during the official opening ceremony of the 71st Emancipation Festival at the Charlie Neil Frett Festiville. Ms Hodge was the First Runner-Up in the 2024 Miss BVI Pageant.

20 Responses to “UPDATE: 2026 Miss BVI constestants revealed”

  • Joycelyn Banks (29/05/2026, 12:03) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    how many young women vying for the title?
  • Model it off (30/05/2026, 09:47) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Someone is getting a new ride. That's for sure.
  • BEAUTIFUL (30/05/2026, 10:11) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    Well done, stepping up ladies. Best wishes to you all!!
  • Honestly (30/05/2026, 10:19) Like (3) Dislike (23) Reply
    tight competition. all 3 women are very beautiful. However, one is a little heavy, just a small little bit. its an easy fix and there is time (think int'l), one is not smiling (they are too serious. you have to be approachable. also an easy fix) and the other is a bit over confident (please rely on naturally beauty because you are). Either of the three can win. I like it and hope its a great show. Ladies, enjoy every moment and have fun. There is no clear cut winner right now.
    • %100 raise (30/05/2026, 14:33) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      @Honestly. You take number 2/3. Give me number one everyday. You have to be a real dawg who loves to eat bones.
      • facts (31/05/2026, 00:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply

        The @$* is beautiful. But its not int'l stage ready. its an easy fix. she got time. she is well spoken and highly intelligent. her body is also beautiful. just get it int'l stage ready. those other Caribbean girls aint no joke.

    • @Honestly (30/05/2026, 14:55) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
      Confidence should never be mistaken for overconfidence. Believing in yourself, your preparation and your abilities is part of the journey. All three contestants are deserving young women and the stage will ultimately speak for itself ???????????? #MissBVI
  • my people (30/05/2026, 14:09) Like (9) Dislike (19) Reply
    Them girls need to stop being involved in them kinda of thing, BVI can only show the young woman how to be hoe
  • good luck (30/05/2026, 15:44) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    To all 3 of them, I’m feeling the young lady on the far right. Girls step up your game and get prepared for the International Stage. Pleaseeeee at least fry to make it to one of the final 15 on the International Stage.
  • asking for a friend (30/05/2026, 16:25) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Is this queen show a practical step, a considered step based upon long-term financial sustainability???.
  • struups (30/05/2026, 16:33) Like (13) Dislike (7) Reply
    Ayo needto stop wid this stupidness. Sending these ladies to an international stage with some of the most beautiful and intelligent and talented women. They are not ready for that and not properly groomed for it. Setting up them for failure. Be realistic. Anyhoooo somebody getting a $hitload of money for mediocrity, bwoi what a thing! Tax payers money too
  • tola (30/05/2026, 17:52) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    West end cleaning up that show watch this dem girls ain't ready
  • Really (30/05/2026, 19:23) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    This show can only attract 3 young ladies?
  • live (30/05/2026, 22:56) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Only 3 of them????
    • @live (31/05/2026, 10:40) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hundreds ah dem for Parade and J'ouvert, just three for Miss BVI. It's like main going up dey go answer no hard question.
  • Asking For Myself (31/05/2026, 05:09) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Vino you always broke the story before the festival committee what happened this year?
  • guy hill (31/05/2026, 07:06) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am a little disappointed with the number of contestants but in any event, Good luck to all. Be Brave
  • Let us be TRANSPARENT (31/05/2026, 07:36) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    The girls from the BVI is not ready for the International stage. There is no one training or prepping them. The international stage is not a local stage. Beauty pageants is not about looks only. One have to be trained and prepped. Who want to get vex could get vex but it is the truth and one thing about people here they don’t like to face the truth but they love to face the lies and deceit.
  • SURNAME (01/06/2026, 08:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kudos! It’s wonderful to see Miss BVI contestants proudly carrying on the surnames of our ancestors.
    • Natives? (01/06/2026, 09:37) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Our ancestors had no surnames, they were property and were branded as such.


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