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Contestants for the 2026 Carnival Princess Show – Photo Credit-FrickaPhotography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Rotaract Club of Roseau has released the names of the contestants who will vie for the title of Carnival Princess 2026.<\/p>\n

The contestants who are called the \u201cFabulous Three\u201d were revealed to the public during a Facebook launch on Monday night.<\/p>\n

They are, from Left to right:<\/p>\n

Shanell Benjamin – Woodfordhill Primary School – Sponsored by Morancie and Sons<\/p>\n

Arianna Challenger – Paix Bouche Primary School- Sponsored by Stephen Paboy Thomas Foundation and Belle Lavi Villa<\/p>\n

Fanay\u00e9 Shillingford- Bagatelle Primary School- Sponsored by Springfield Trading<\/p>\n

Organizers are encouraging the general public to turn out in large numbers to support these young contestants.<\/p>\n

The Carnival Princess Show will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Carnival City from 3:00 PM.<\/p>\n

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