In a groundbreaking moment that has made national waves across Antigua and Barbuda, Queen Zaine has etched her name into the history books of the Miss Caribbean Culture Queen pageant, becoming the first competitor from the twin-island nation to claim the prestigious 2026 title in the competition’s two-decade existence.
Zaine delivered a standout performance throughout the event, securing a total score of 1,425 points to outpace her fellow contestants from across the Caribbean region. Her winning run did not end with the overall crown: she also took home two additional subsidiary awards, recognizing her exceptional performance in the talent category and her stunning presentation in the evening gown segment.
Following Zaine in the final rankings was Tresjeur Dedier, representing St. Kitts, who claimed the first runner-up position with a total score of 1,409 points. Rounding out the top three placements was Miriam Alexander of Guyana, who earned 1,396 points to finish as second runner-up.
This landmark victory marks another feather in the cap for Zaine, who already holds the national title of Antigua and Barbuda’s Queen of Carnival. The regional win adds a new milestone to her pageantry career and cements Antigua and Barbuda’s growing presence in Caribbean cultural pageantry, ending a 20-year wait for the nation to claim the coveted title.