Last Updated on August 3, 2026, 2:39 PM AST by Anthony Morris
This year the title of the Bank of Nevis Miss Culture Queen 2026 was won by Mia Alexander on Sunday August 2, 2026 with 1,099 points. The pageant took place at the NEDACS Cultural Complex and it started at 8:00 PM.
Alexander was representing the Caribbean Lottery at the 2026 Bank of Nevis Miss Culture Queen pageant. Throughout the pageant she showcased grace, confidence and outstanding performance at the stage. The Nevis Culturama Festival Committee extended their wishes to Mia Alexander on becoming this year’s Bank of Nevis Miss Culture Queen.
The Committee said, “Give it up for your new queen! Big congratulations to Mia Alexander proudly sponsored by Caribbean Lottery, your official Bank of Nevis Miss Culture Queen 2026”.
Additionally, Tarihana Maynard secured the 1st runner up place by scoring 933 points and represented the Development Bank of St. Kitts & Nevis. The 2nd runner up title was won by Calida Smithen who scored 911 points and she represented the S. L. Horford’s at the pageant. This year a total of 5 contestants participated in the Pageant. The remaining two contestants were Cleo Fahie, who represented Carib Brewery (SKN) Ltd. and Jareecia Browne, who represented St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank.
Moreover, the pageant was hosted by Shonroy Caesar and entertainment was managed by the Deejay Smudge & Smooth Vibes Band. The Bank of Nevis CEO, Denrick Liburd crowned Mia Alexander. Notably, the bank has been associated with the pageant as their title sponsor for more than decade. The bank also congratulated her online on their official social media handle.
The Bank said, “ Best wishes to Mia Alexander as she proudly serves as an ambassador for Nevisian culture throughout her region. Your remarkable performances made this year’s pageant a vibrant celebration of Nevisian culture, heritage and excellence”.
Notably, last year the pageant was won by Renee Davus who represented the S. L. Horsford’s and the pageant took place on August 3, 2025.
The National Bank Carib Craft & Food Fair also took place on Saturday August 1, 2026 at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park. At the event attendees got the opportunity to experience delicious local cuisine along with energetic performances by the talented artisans including Mad Links Sound, S. G. Presidential, Sugar Hill String Band, Gifted Youth Steel Orchestra, Nu Wave Band, Ultimate Band and Small Axe Band.
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