Bovell’s research and epilepsy advocacy precede scheduled pageant appearance

Kaieteur News says Kya Amani Bovell is due to represent Guyana in St. Maarten on October 3, 2026. Its account distinguishes public-health studies in 2024 and 2025 from her separate epilepsy work at the Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana.

Assembled News DeskOctober 4, 20261 min read

A woman in a swimsuit stands in water, reflecting a crown, symbolizing her title as Miss Caribbean Universe 2026. — AI-generated illustration

Kaieteur News reported on September 27, 2026, that Kya Amani Bovell was scheduled to represent Guyana at the Miss Essence and Mind International Swimsuit pageant in St. Maarten on October 3. The publication describes her broader public-health research separately from her epilepsy advocacy.

The article dates one project to 2024, assessing systemic barriers affecting children with disabilities in Guyana. A second, in 2025, studied COVID-19 service delivery for pregnant women and people living with HIV. Kaieteur News does not describe either project as focused on epilepsy.

Separately, the publication reports that Bovell has three years of experience as an Electroencephalogram Technician at the Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana. It says her advocacy centers on epilepsy awareness, early diagnosis and access to diagnostic services, particularly for children and underserved communities. The article also identifies her as the reigning Miss Caribbean Universe 2026.

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