Kia Kirwan to Represent Antigua and Barbuda Tonight at Caribbean Queen Pageant

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Kia Kirwan to Represent Antigua and Barbuda Tonight at Caribbean Queen Pageant
Kia Kirwan

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.

This story was first published by Antigua News on April 15, 2026: antigua.news/2026/04/15/kia-kirwan-to-represent-antigua-and-barbuda-tonight-at-caribbean-queen-pageant. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (4)

  • Calissa April 15, 2026, 1:29 PM

    Kia Kirwan has been consistently representing Antigua and Barbuda with excellence. From Miss OECS to now St. Maarten, she continues to show that our queens can compete strongly on any regional stage. All the best to her tonight!
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  • Jasmine April 15, 2026, 1:30 PM

    She has represented Antigua and Barbuda with dignity and strength. No matter what happens tonight, she has already built an impressive legacy for herself.
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  • Juju Bee April 15, 2026, 2:29 PM

    Good luck
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  • Island girl April 15, 2026, 7:06 PM

    Good luck!!
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