GUYANA
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Issue No. 014
Friday, May 23, 2014
Tiffany Megnath
Atisha Gaskill
Ayana Whitehead
Rebekah London
Rafieya Husain
Cherese James
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s the search continues for our next beauty ambassador, eight beautiful, intelligent and elegant young ladies will be clashing head on with the intention of winning the coveted title of Miss World Guyana, 2014. The delegates will take centre stage on Monday, May 26 at the National Cultural Centre where they will be competing in the final round of the talent, swimsuit, evening gown and intelligence segments of the pageant. There were several preliminary competitions that were held leading up to pageant night. The contestants, who are representing various administrative regions, are all adding their fi-
Denicia Williams
nal touches on their various pieces that are expected to captivate the hearts of the judges. The first competition, a beach beauty photo shoot, was held at the Pegasus poolside, with six of the eight delegates competing. This was followed by the interview segment which was held on May 16. This was a fierce competition where the delegates showcased their intellectual capabilities. At the end of this segment, it was a clear indication that it will not be an easy final leg come May 26. The fitness competition was held on May 18 and the delegates used the opportunity to show off
Gericia Francis
their perfectly toned and curvaceous bodies. Most of the delegates have been in and out of the gym at the Pegasus Hotel with the aim of getting their bodies sculpted into the right shape, as they vie for the title. The fitness competition was judged closely and closed to the public. The delegates also participated in the talent segment where they performed a talent piece of their choice. As expected again, the delegates gave their best and the audience is in for a treat on pageant night. That competition was held on May 20. The final preliminary competition will be held on Sunday, May
25 with the supermodel competition. All preliminary segments will allow the contestants to earn bonus points towards their preliminary scores. Preliminary scores for the interview and special skills competition will be added to the final round. Those competing for the coveted title are Rebekah London, Gericia Francis, Rafieya Husain, Cherese James, Denicia Williams, Atisha Gaskill, Ayana Whitehead, and Tiffany Megnath. The Miss World Guyana pageant commenced in May 1966 and crowned its first Title-holder, Umbilita Van Sluytman, who was
also known as the Independence Queen and became Guyana’s first placement and semi-finalist in the Miss World 1966 pageant. The Miss World pageant is the first international pageant that Guyana achieved repeated successes in. As a result, Guyana is known for having one of the longest consecutive placements in the history of the Miss World pageant. On May 26, 2013, Natasha Martindale was awarded the franchise from Miss World Chairwoman and CEO, Julia Morley. Tickets for the pageant are available at the National Cultural Centre and cost $2500, $2000, and $1000.