On a vibrant Saturday night at St Kitts and Nevis’ iconic Carnival Village, the 2026 Miss Labour Queen Pageant concluded with Destiny Huggins, representing Constituency Four, taking home the coveted national title. Competing against seven other talented contestants from every constituency across the federation, Huggins secured the crown with a final score of 1152.5 points, outperforming her competitors across all judged segments of the competition.
Azalea Juman of Constituency One finished as the pageant’s first runner-up with a total score of 1108.5 points, while Eushadika Frances from Constituency Three claimed second runner-up with 1081.5 points. Rounding out the top four finalists was Dennidra Evelyn of Constituency Six, who earned third runner-up honors with 1062.5 points. The full group of competitors also included Denlisa Liburd (Constituency Two), Raynecia Hodge (Constituency Five), Dejhanee Moses (Constituency Seven), and Jewel Smith (Constituency Eight), all of whom brought standout energy and skill to the annual event.
Judges evaluated contestants across four core competitive categories: a motivational speech segment, a talent showcase, creative wear, and formal evening wear. The official crowning ceremony was led by Dr. Terrance Drew, who serves as both Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis and Leader of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party, the organizer of the pageant. Drew was joined on stage by outgoing 2025 Miss Labour Queen Shakaylia “Star” Tatem, who passed the legendary title to the new champion.
In an official statement shared following the event, the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party extended praise to every participant: “Congratulations to all the phenomenal queens who graced the stage. You all represented strength, beauty, and the true spirit of Labour with pride. The bar has been raised, the legacy continues, and the future is shining even brighter. Until next year, the crown reigns supreme.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Denzil Llewellyn Douglas also celebrated the competitors in a public Facebook post, emphasizing the pageant’s core mission of empowering young women across the federation. “Each contestant represented her constituency with pride, strength, and excellence. You are all winners in your own right, and your participation continues to uplift and empower young women across our Federation,” Douglas wrote.
As a centerpiece of the country’s annual Labour Day celebrations, the Miss Labour Queen Pageant serves a dual purpose: it honors the legacy of the labour movement while providing a public platform for young women to showcase their talents, leadership, and personal growth. This year’s pageant coincides with a full slate of Labour Day activities, including a traditional wreath-laying ceremony, a public holiday march scheduled for May 4, and a requiem mass. 2026 also marks the 93rd Annual Conference of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party, adding extra significance to this year’s lineup of national events.