Antigua’s Kia Kirwan Falls Short of Crown at Miss Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant

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Kia Kirwan, made her island proud with a remarkable showing in Miss Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant
Kia Kirwan

Despite not securing a top three position at the Miss Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant, Antigua and Barbuda’s Queen of Carnival, Kia Kirwan, made her island proud with a remarkable showing.

Kirwan’s team expressed pride in her performance, highlighting her dedication and commitment to representing Antigua and Barbuda on such a prestigious stage.

In a standout moment, Kirwan excelled in the Best in Swimwear segment, taking home a notable award during the event held last night in Nevis.

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Guyana’s Shadiamond Assanah claimed the coveted crown, marking the third consecutive year that Guyana has triumphed in this esteemed competition.

Guyana’s Shadiamond Assanah wins Miss Caribbean Culture Pageant

St Kitts and Nevis secured the first runner-up position, while Dominica was awarded the second runner-up spot.

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Comments (11)

  • Milenda August 5, 2025, 1:51 PM

    Congratulations anyway! Keep up the good work on pageantry. Special congrats to the winners
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  • Rhea August 5, 2025, 2:06 PM

    Congrats Guyana and everyone else. Job well done Kia
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  • Anonymous August 5, 2025, 2:15 PM

    ALL OF THEM ARE WINNERS CONGRATULATIONS 🎊
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  • Apex Jones August 5, 2025, 2:22 PM

    ALL OF THEM CANTTTTTTT be winners. Its a competition. there must be a LOSER
    Reply
  • Informed citizen August 5, 2025, 2:32 PM

    A huge round of applause for Kia Kirwan. Winning isn’t everything; her performance and grace on the regional stage were what truly mattered. Thank you for representing us so well, and congratulations on your hard-fought effort!
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  • Anonymous August 5, 2025, 2:47 PM

    Jus by taking part they all are winners
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    • Losa August 5, 2025, 3:23 PM

      Yall hate Antigua so much , good job Kia
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    • Tamia August 5, 2025, 5:06 PM

      Congratulations Kia. You did well.
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  • Antiguan Fairy August 5, 2025, 3:12 PM

    Well done good effort. Unfortunately if Antigua really want to shine on the world stage we need to pick stronger candidates on the local heats and give them every support then to progress
    Reply
  • Norissa August 5, 2025, 5:16 PM

    Had they crown the one that was supposed to be crown on the night of the local queen show, Antigua would have stand a chance, but she won because of her title, that’s Antigua, but it doesn’t work that way when it’s real judging
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  • Norissa panthier August 5, 2025, 5:18 PM

    Had they crown the one that was supposed to be crown on the night of the local queen show, Antigua would have stand a chance, but she won because of her title, that’s Antigua, but it doesn’t work that way when it’s real judging
    Reply

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