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

Kala Penn will compete as contestant number 2. 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

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 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.