From left are: First runner up of the Miss Essence and Mind International 2025 pageant Miss Antigua and Barbuda Kia Kirwan, winner Miss St. Kitts and Nevis Kadijah Mulley and second runner up Miss Trinidad & Tobago Tineka Francois.
PHILIPSBURG--Miss St. Kitts and Nevis Kadijah Mulley was crowned Miss Essence and Mind International 2025 on Saturday night at the Aleeze Convention Center, following a spirited competition that celebrated confidence, creativity, and empowerment under the theme “United in Essence, Strong in Mind.”
The winner amassed 775.5 points. Miss Antigua and Barbuda Kia Kirwan was named first runner-up with 770 points, while Miss Trinidad and Tobago Tineka Francois placed second runner-up with 695 points.
The event featured six contestants representing Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, the USA, and St. Maarten. Contestants competed across several judged segments and special awards that highlighted their talent, poise, and individuality.
Miss Antigua and Barbuda Kirwan took home several top honours, including Best Identical Swimwear with 104 points and Best Glitz and Glammed Swimwear with 205 points. Kirwan also tied with Miss St. Kitts and Nevis Kadijah Mulley in the Best Creative Pink Swimwear segment, both earning 184 points.
Mulley also won Best Patriotic Swimwear with 191 points, while Miss Trinidad and Tobago Francois topped the Best Identical Question and Answer category with 116 points.
In the special award categories, Miss Photogenic went to Miss St. Kitts and Nevis Mulley. Miss Congeniality was shared by Miss Anguilla Jasmine Ruan and Miss Antigua and Barbuda Kirwan. Miss USA Malakya Wiggerton received the title of Miss Social Media.
Following her victory, Mulley will serve as ambassador for Miss Essence and Mind International throughout 2026, representing the organisation at scheduled events, competitions, and activities.
“Every contestant was a shining example of grace, intelligence, and dedication,” said Chairlady and Founder of Essence and Mind Paula Gordon. “We are thrilled to celebrate their accomplishments and can’t wait to see what our new queen will achieve during her reign.”
Essence and Mind thanked its sponsors, judges, volunteers, and the wider community for their unwavering support in making the inaugural international pageant a success.
