The Commonwealth of Dominica has officially presented its five distinguished finalists for the upcoming Miss Teen Dominica 2026 pageant. The candidates made their inaugural public debut during a ceremonial launch event hosted at the Alliance Française on Wednesday, marking the commencement of this highly anticipated national competition.
The selected cohort represents various educational institutions across the island: Jeffrine Joseph from Castle Bruce Secondary School, sponsored primarily by the Waitukubuli Dance Theatre Company; Joyette Carbon of Portsmouth Secondary School, backed by Climate Limited and several beauty and wellness enterprises; Janeece Williams from Goodwill Secondary School, supported by New India Insurance Co. Ltd.; Marina Jno Baptiste from Operation Youth Quake, sponsored by the Department of Social Services; and Ladira Dyer of Isaiah Thomas Secondary School, with sponsorship from Springfield Trading and S-Mart Pharmacy.
This prestigious event, celebrating youth excellence and cultural representation, is scheduled for Sunday, February 8th, with the coronation ceremony commencing at 5:00 PM. The pageant serves as a platform to showcase the talents, intelligence, and cultural awareness of Dominica’s younger generation, while simultaneously promoting community engagement and national pride through its sponsorship network involving local businesses and governmental departments.