Miss British Virgin Islands
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| Formation | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Road Town |
| Location | |
Membership | |
Official language | English |
National director | Alesia Hamm (Affiliated to Ministry of Tourism, BVI) |
| Website | bvitourism.com |
The Miss British Virgin Islands is a national beauty pageant in British Virgin Islands. The pageant was founded in 1976, where the winners were sent to Miss Universe and Miss International.
History
The Miss British Virgin Islands was held for the first time in 1975 by BVI Tourism, and Irene Penn-O’Neal won the first titleholder in that year.[1] Before the pageant formed into the British Virgin Islands, the BVI Miss Festival contest existed in the territory. Since 1976 the British Virgin Islands licensed the Miss Universe pageant and became an official organization in the territory for Miss Universe under the Ministry of Tourism in the British Virgin Islands.
International crowns
- One – Miss Caribbean World winner:
- Sharie De Castro (2013)
Titleholders
1975—2020
- Winning International Title
- Miss Universe British Virgin Islands
- Miss World British Virgin Islands
| Year | Miss British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| 1975 | Irene Penn-O’Neal |
| 1976 | Andria Dolores Norman |
| 1979 | Eartha Ferdinand |
| 1980 | Barbara Enola Stevens |
| 1981 | Carmen Nibbs |
| 1982 | Luce Dahlia Hodge |
| 1983 | Anna Maria Joseph |
| 1984 | Donna Patricia Frett |
| 1985 | Jennifer Leonora Penn |
| 1986 | Shereen Desmona Flax |
| 1987 | Sandy Michelle Harrigan |
| 1988 | Nelda Felecia Farrington |
| 1989 | Viola Marguerite Joseph |
| 1990 | Jestina Hodge |
| 1991 | Anne Lennard |
| 1992 | Alicia Burke |
| 1993 | Rhonda Hodge |
| 1994 | Delia Jon Baptiste |
| 1995 | Elaine Patricia Henry |
| 1996 | Linette Smith |
| 1997 | Melinda Penn |
| 1998 | Kaida Donovan |
| 1999 | Kamila Smith |
| 2000 | Tausha Vanterpool |
| 2001 | Shakima Stoutt |
| 2002 | Anastasia Tongue |
| 2003 | Dian Sanderson |
| 2004 | Sharlita Millington |
| 2005 | Kirsten Lettsome |
| 2006 | Shermel Maduro |
| 2007 | Leilani Stevens |
| 2008 | Maquita Richards Did not compete |
| 2009 | Josefina Nunez |
| 2010 | Sheroma Hodge |
| 2011 | Abigail Hyndman |
| 2012 | Sharie De Castro[2] Miss Caribbean World 2013 |
| 2013 | Rosanna Chichester[3] |
| 2014 | Jaynene Jno Lewis[4] |
| 2015 | Adorya Racio Baly |
| 2016 | Erika Creque |
| 2017 | Khephra Sylvester |
| 2018 | A’yana Keshelle Phillips |
| 2019 | Bria Ashley Smith |
| 2020 | Shabree Frett |
2021—Present
- Began 2021 there are 3 main titles in the British Virgin Islands. The International representations will wear Miss Universe British Virgin Islands and Miss World British Virgin Islands, and the Miss British Virgin Islands title will be national ambassador of local tourism in the territory. Since 2024, the Miss British Virgin Islands title will compete at Miss International
| Year | Miss Universe British Virgin Islands | Miss World British Virgin Islands | Miss BVI (Ambassador of Tourism) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Xaria Penn | Kathlyn Archibald-Drew Did not compete |
Kathlyn Archibald-Drew |
| 2022 | Lia Claxton[5] | x | Jareena Penn |
| 2023 | Ashellica Fahie[6] | Xaria Penn Did not compete |
Anika Christopher |
| Year | Miss Universe British Virgin Islands | Miss World British Virgin Islands | Miss International British Virgin Islands |
| 2024 | Deyounce Lowenfield | Xaria Penn | Adacia Adonis Did not compete |
Representatives to international beauty pageants
Miss Universe British Virgin Islands
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- The winner of Miss British Virgin Islands represents her country at the Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Miss BVI | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Deyounce Lowenfield | Unplaced | ||
| 2023 | Ashellica Fahie | Unplaced | ||
| 2022 | Lia Claxton | Unplaced | ||
| 2021 | Xaria Penn | Unplaced | ||
| 2020 | Shabree Frett | Unplaced | ||
| 2019 | Bria Ashley Smith | Unplaced | ||
| 2018 | A'yana Keshelle Phillips | Unplaced | ||
| 2017 | Khephra Sylvester | Unplaced | ||
| 2016 | Erika Renae Creque | Unplaced |
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| 2015 | Adorya Rocio Baly | Unplaced | ||
| 2014 | Jaynene Jno Lewis | Unplaced | ||
| 2013 | Sharie Bianca Ylina de Castro | Unplaced | ||
| 2012 | Abigail Hyndman | Unplaced |
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| 2011 | Sheroma Hodge | Unplaced | ||
| 2010 | Josefina Nunez | Unplaced | ||
| Did not compete between 2003—2009 | ||||
| 2002 | Anastasia Tonge | Unplaced | ||
| 2001 | Kacy Frett | Unplaced | ||
| 2000 | Tausha Vanterpool | Unplaced | ||
| 1999 | Movel Lewis | Unplaced | ||
| 1998 | Kaida Donovan | Unplaced | ||
| 1997 | Melinda Penn | Unplaced | ||
| 1996 | Linette Smith | Unplaced | ||
| 1995 | Elaine Patricia Henry | Unplaced | ||
| 1994 | Delia Jon Baptiste | Unplaced | ||
| 1993 | Rhonda Hodge | Unplaced | ||
| 1992 | Alicia Burke | Unplaced | ||
| 1991 | Anne Lennard | Unplaced | ||
| 1990 | Jestina Hodge | Unplaced | ||
| 1989 | Viola Marguerite Joseph | Unplaced | ||
| 1988 | Nelda Felecia Farrington | Unplaced | ||
| 1987 | Sandy Michelle Harrigan | Unplaced | ||
| 1986 | Shereen Desmona Flax | Unplaced | ||
| 1985 | Jennifer Leonora Penn | Unplaced | ||
| 1984 | Donna Patricia Frett | Unplaced | ||
| 1983 | Anna Maria Joseph | Unplaced | ||
| 1982 | Luce Dahlia Hodge | Unplaced | ||
| 1981 | Carmen Nibbs | Unplaced | ||
| 1980 | Barbara Enola Stevens | Unplaced | ||
| 1979 | Eartha Ferdinand | Unplaced | ||
| 1978 | Did not compete | |||
| 1977 | Andria Dolores Norman | Unplaced | ||
Miss World British Virgin Islands
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- The 1st Runner-up of Miss British Virgin Islands crowned Miss British Virgin Islands World until 2017. Began 2018 an independent selection, Miss World BVI crowned the winner to Miss World pageant.
| Year | Miss World BVI | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Xaria Penn | TBA | |||
| 2024 | Miss World 2023 was rescheduled to 9 March 2024, no edition started in 2023 | ||||
| 2023 | Xaria Penn[7] | Did not compete | |||
| 2022 | Miss World 2021 was rescheduled to 16 March 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in Puerto Rico, no edition started in 2022 | ||||
| 2021 | Kathlyn Archibald-Drew | Did not compete | |||
| 2020 | Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no competition held | ||||
| 2019 | Rikkiya Brathwaite | Top 40 |
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| 2018 | Yadali Thomas Santos | Unplaced | |||
| 2017 | Helina Auriel Gerda Hilda Hewlett | Unplaced |
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| 2016 | Nakisha Kadia Turnbull | Unplaced | |||
| 2015 | Sasha Wintz | Unplaced | |||
| 2014 | Rosanna Kathrine Chichester | Unplaced | |||
| 2013 | Kertis Kassandra Malone | Unplaced |
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| Did not compete between 2002—2012 | |||||
| 2001 | Melinda McGlore | Unplaced | |||
| 2000 | Nadia Harrigan Ubinas | Unplaced | |||
| 1999 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1998 | Virginia Olen Rubaine | Unplaced | |||
| 1997 | Zoe Jennifer Walcott | Unplaced | |||
| 1996 | Ayana Glasgow | Unplaced | |||
| 1995 | Chandi Trott | Unplaced | |||
| 1994 | Khara Michelle Forbes | Unplaced | |||
| 1993 | Kaida Donovan | Unplaced | |||
| 1992 | Bisa Smith | Unplaced | |||
| 1991 | Marjorie Penn | Unplaced | |||
| 1990 | Suzanne Spencer | Unplaced | |||
| 1989 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1988 | Nelda Felecia Farrington | Unplaced | |||
| 1987 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1986 | Anthonia Brenda Lewis | Unplaced | |||
Miss International British Virgin Islands
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Miss International BVI | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Adacia Adonis | Did not compete | |
Miss Earth British Virgin Islands
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Miss Earth BVI | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2017—Present | |||
| 2017 | Dayna Layne | Did not compete | |
| Did not compete between 2014—2016 | |||
| 2013 | Kimberly Herbert | Unplaced | |
References
- ^ "Six contestants vie for Miss BVI crown". bvibeacon.com. Zarrin Tasmin Ahmed. 12 July 2021.
- ^ "Miss Sharie deCastro Crowned Miss Caribbean World 2013". empowermentmomentsblog.com. Yvonne I. Wilson. 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Rosanna Chichester is Miss World British Virgin Islands 2014". universalqueen.com. universal queen. August 2014.
- ^ "Jaynene Jno Lewis ready for the Miss Universe experience - As she heads off to represent the VI at Miss Universe 2014". virginislandsnewsonline.com. virgin islands news online. 5 January 2015.
- ^ "LIA CLAXTON IS MISS UNIVERSE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS 2022-2023". 284media.com. Ronn Grant. 18 October 2022.
- ^ "Former Miss BVI Teen Ashellica Fahie to compete at Miss Universe 2023". caribbean.loopnews.com. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ @xaria.7 (29 November 2022). "Xaria Penn – Miss World BVI 2022–2023". Retrieved 22 January 2023 – via Instagram.