Kia Kirwan to Represent Antigua and Barbuda Tonight at Caribbean Queen Pageant
Antigua and Barbuda’s Queen of Carnival, Kia Kirwan, is set to take the regional stage once again tonight at 8:00 PM, representing her country at the St. Maarten Carnival Caribbean Queen Pageant, taking place at Carnival Village.
The pageant, held under the theme “Queens of Sun and Soil,” celebrates Caribbean women rooted in heritage, identity, and the land they proudly call home.
Kirwan earned her Queen of Carnival 2025 title after dominating the competition, winning both the Swimwear and Evening Wear segments.
Since capturing the national crown, she has remained a strong ambassador for Antigua and Barbuda across the region. She placed in the Top 5 at the Miss Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant and secured the award for Best Swimwear. More recently, she achieved First Runner-Up at the Miss OECS 2026 Pageant in Dominica, where she also won Miss Amity, Best in Swimwear, and Best in Evening Wear.
All eyes will be on Kirwan tonight as she once again represents Antigua and Barbuda on the regional stage, with supporters hopeful she will bring home the crown.
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