Five Contestants Unveiled for Queen of Carnival Competition
Five contestants have been officially revealed for this year’s Queen of Carnival competition during an elegant reveal ceremony held at the Pescari Restaurant at Royalton CHIC Resort.
The Ministry of Creative Industries presented the contestants in grand style, introducing them and then announcing their sponsors. During the event, contestants also had the opportunity to select their order of appearance for the upcoming pageant.
The contestants for this year’s competition are:
Contestant Number 1 – Kia Kirwan, representing Miss ACB Caribbean
Contestant Number 2 – Kaaliyha Guiste, representing Miss Antigua Masonry Products
Contestant Number 3 – Danijha Simon, representing Miss Furniture Gallery
Contestant Number 4 – Abigail Piper, representing Miss Boardwalk Casino
Contestant Number 5 – Asheila Pluck, representing Miss Antigua Port Authority
The Queen of Carnival competition is scheduled for July 20th and will be presented under the theme “Celestial: Illuminate, Inspire, Reign.”
Contestants will compete in several segments including interview, swimwear, performing talent, costume, and evening wear. This year’s costume segment features a special twist, with each presentation required to incorporate an element of light, aligning with the celestial theme of the competition.

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