Antiguan expresses gratitude despite not making it into winners’ circle

Milove Fontaine, is sharing a sense of gratitude and enlightenment after competing in the 2025 edition of the Miss Elegantly Plus Size pageant.

Fontaine was named Miss Congeniality and walked away with the title for Best Resort Wear at the regional pageant on March  14.

She shares the Miss Congeniality award with Trinidad and Tobago’s Mekelia Miller.

Despite not making it into the top three, Fontaine could not be more enthusiastic, explaining that the pageant was a great experience.

She thanked her sponsors Cool and Smooth, Little B and J Fabrics, Anjo Insurance, Sharine Gillon, Rockell’s Fashion, and everyone else who supported her along the way.

“It was a great experience. I got to see pageantry on a different level because its plus size. I do now see my strengths and weaknesses and its something I am working to work towards. I do get to reign as Miss Elegantly Plus Size Antigua and Barbuda which is awesome. I will still get to share my platform with all of you. Overall, it was a great experience, and I enjoyed myself,” Fontaine said.

Sylvanna Charles of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) emerged as the winner amassing a total of 518 points.

First runner-up went to Mekelia Miller who was the Best Onstage Interviewer.

Charles walked away with the awards for Spokeswoman 2025, Best Fun Fashion, Miss Popularity, Miss Photogenic, Best Talent, Best Flag Couture, Best Evening Wear and Top Model.

The USVI’s Hasanna Graham was named Miss Enterprise and took the Director’s Golden award and Best in Opening Number.

The event was held in Tortola at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium and featured five delegates from across the Caribbean, including contestants from the British Virgin Islands (BVI), U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, and Antigua and Barbuda.