{"id":275150,"date":"2026-05-03T05:11:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T09:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=275150"},"modified":"2026-05-03T05:24:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T09:24:36","slug":"queenela-williams-crowned-2026-labour-queen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/queenela-williams-crowned-2026-labour-queen\/","title":{"rendered":"Queenela Williams Crowned 2026 Labour Queen"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Queenela Williams, representing St. Mary\u2019s South, was crowned the 2026 Labour Queen on Saturday night, emerging victorious over a field of 13 contestants in the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party\u2019s annual pageant.<\/p>

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The event, held under the theme \u201cEchoes of the Past: Rhythm, Soul, Spirit,\u201d brought together delegates from constituencies across the country, showcasing their poise, talent and stage presence as they competed for the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Williams secured the crown at the conclusion of the competition, which forms part of the party\u2019s Labour Day celebrations and remains a key cultural highlight on the calendar.<\/p>

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Tonya Phillip placed 1st runner up.<\/p>

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She was among a lineup that included representatives from St. John\u2019s Rural West, St. John\u2019s Rural East, St. John\u2019s City West, All Saints East and St. Luke, St. Philip North, All Saints West, St. George, St. John\u2019s Rural South, St. Paul, St. John\u2019s Rural North and other constituencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizers had earlier described the contestants as a group of \u201cphenomenal delegates,\u201d with weeks of activities leading up to the show, including promotional appearances and community engagement.<\/p>

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Williams now assumes the title of Labour Queen 2026, representing the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party over the coming year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More results to come. Photos by Wayne Mariette:<\/p>

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