Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2021 is Xaria Penn

Xaria Penn was named Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2021 in a national competition held on Saturday, September 25.

The 18-year-old and six-feet tall beauty from Tortola succeeds Bria Smith and will represent the British overseas territory at the Miss Universe 2021 pageant to be held in Eilat, Israel this December.

Lia Claxton and Kasaddi Chalwell completed the Top 3 finalists.

Photos: Miss Universe British Virgin Islands

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