Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2026 Orealia E. Thomas has arrived in Puerto Rico as the Virgin Islands’ representative at the 75th Miss Universe competition, bringing the Territory’s pride, talent and spirit to one of the world’s most-watched international stages. Photo: Facebook

Orealia E. Thomas, crowned Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2026 in September, will compete among delegates from around the globe as the pageant culminates on November 24 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan. Photo: VINO/File

Thomas, crowned Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2026 in September, will compete among delegates from around the globe as the pageant culminates on November 24 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan.

A moment for the VI

Her journey to Puerto Rico marks a major moment for the Virgin Islands, as Orealia carries the Territory’s name onto the global Miss Universe stage.  

She was crowned at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, succeeding Olivia Margaret Freeman, Miss Universe BVI 2025.

Residents and supporters across the Virgin Islands are being encouraged to rally behind her with messages of love, encouragement and pride as she prepares for the competition’s national costume presentation, preliminary rounds and final show.

'We are cheering you on'

Miss Universe British Virgin Islands stated on its Facebook Page, “Queen Orealia, we are so proud of you and cheering you on every step of the way....BVI, let’s rally around her and fill the comments with love and well wishes as she takes the world stage.” 

The 75th Miss Universe competition is being hosted in Puerto Rico for the fourth time.