Congratulations Arianna Challenger, new Carnival Princess

Dominica News Online - Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Dominica News Online (DNO) congratulates the newly crowned Carnival Princess 2026, Arianna Challenger, who represented the Paix Bouche Primary School.

She competed against two other contestants at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium (Carnival City) on Sunday night.`

Challenger copped the awards for Best Costume, Best in Costume, Best Talent, and Best in Party Dress.

Shanell Benjamin of the Woodford Hill Primary School secured the 1st Runner-Up position. She received the awards for Miss Intelligence, Best in Party Dress, Best Party Dress, and Miss Congeniality

And the 2nd Runner-Up Position went to Fanayé Shillingford of the Bagatelle Primary School. She won the awards for Miss Photogenic and The People’s Choice Award.

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