Last Updated on June 17, 2026, 7:00 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Miss Jenna Monet-Queeley has been crowned Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands 2026 on St. Croix. The young women also received praise in the evening gown section, national costume section and swimwear section. The youngster shares deep familial roots with the island of St Kitts and Nevis.
Throughout her career in Pageantry and the beauty industry, she has proudly acknowledged and talked about her ancestry which can be traced back to St Kitts. The victory of Monet-Queenley is a matter of pride for her native land, the US Virgin Islands, and the rest of the region. She has been applauded for her breathtaking performance and confidence during the whole pageant.
The people of St kitts and Nevis have also extended their best wishes and congratulations to the young woman as she was crowned the winner of the pageant.
The newly crowned Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands 2026 gave the credit for her victory to the supporters who have helped her throughout her journey. She said, “To everyone who supported me, encouraged me, prayed for me, voted for me, sponsored me, and believed in me long before the crown”
She also thanked her family, friends and sponsors for supporting her throughout her journey during the pageant.
The newly crowned Miss Universe US Virgin Island will be starting her preparation to represent the US Virgin Islands at the 75th Miss Universe pageant. She has started her post victory media tour and has also given interviews with the local media of the US Virgin Island.
Keturah Nurse finished as first runner-up in the pageant and was applauded for her performance. She was also honored with the Miss Community Award during the pageant. Finally, Kyandra Smith was crowned as the second runner-up during the pageant, a testament to her own performance.
Additionally, Orealia Thomas was presented with the Director’s Choice Award as part of the evening’s special recognitions.
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