A regional pageant celebrating plus-size women has brought home a historic victory for Antigua and Barbuda, as Milove Fontaine, a student at The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus, claimed the coveted title of Miss Elegantly Plus Caribbean Queen 2026. Following her win, the UWI Five Islands Guild of Students has publicly released an official statement to celebrate Fontaine’s trailblazing success at the competition, which was hosted in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
In the statement, the student governing body lavished praise on Fontaine for upholding the reputation of her home nation Antigua and Barbuda throughout the regional contest. Officials noted that she carried herself across every stage of competition with extraordinary grace, unshakable confidence, and unwavering excellence, standing out among a field of competing contestants from across the Caribbean.
Fontaine’s win extended far beyond the overall crown: the UWI student also dominated the contest’s sectional awards, taking home five additional honors that highlight her versatility and skill as a competitor. Her haul of secondary awards includes the titles of Top Model 2026, People’s Choice, Best On-stage Interview, Best Ambassadorial Presentation, and Best Evening Wear, marking one of the most dominant showings in the recent history of the pageant.
“The Guild of Students celebrates this remarkable achievement and extends our heartfelt congratulations to Milove,” the statement reads. Organization leaders went on to emphasize that Fontaine’s relentless dedication to preparation, effortless poise under pressure, and standout performance throughout the pageant have filled not just all of Antigua and Barbuda with national pride, but the entire campus community of UWI Five Islands as well. Many community members have already shared messages of support for Fontaine on social media, celebrating her win as a milestone for body positivity and student achievement in the region.