Akèma Carty wins Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026

Akèma Carty of Anguilla was crowned Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 during a competition held on August 22 at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown, Guyana. Carty, who also holds the Miss Anguilla 2026 title, secured the regional crown along with three sectional awards: Best Promotional Video, Best Smile, and Best in Swimsuit.

Abigail Piper of Antigua and Barbuda finished as the second runner-up. Piper earned several individual honors, including Best in Talent, Best in Evening Wear, the People’s Choice Award, and Miss Resilient.

Other placements included Rickyta Ambrose of Guyana as the first runner-up and Tia Browne of Barbados as the third runner-up. The pageant featured seven delegates representing Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St. Maarten, and Trinidad and Tobago, with an emphasis on intelligence, leadership, and community service.