Kai Wiggan credits faith for Festival Queen first runner-up finish
July 7, 2026
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — When Kai Wiggan was named first runner-up in the Miss Kingston and St Andrew Festival Queen Coronation on Sunday, June 28, the moment represented far more than success in a pageant.
It marked the culmination of a deeply personal journey that nearly ended before it began.
In the months leading up to the competition, Wiggan endured a series of devastating losses, including the deaths of family members, close friends and a young camper she had counselled. The emotional toll became so overwhelming that she seriously considered withdrawing before the interview stage.
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