Miss Palm Court Niketta Barker was on Sunday evening crowned Miss Guyana Universe 2014 when the pageant was hosted at the Pegasus Hotel, Kingston.
Niketta Barker, 24, who is two years away from attaining her Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Guyana, outshone eight other delegates to cop the coveted title to the delight of her many fans who were present.
Barker also copped the prize for Best Smile and winner of the Intelligence Segment which was aired on national television prior to competition night.
From all indications, Barker would have been judged high on all the judges’ scorecard in the Swimwear, Evening Gown and Intelligence Segments, but more importantly, from the time the pageant was launched.
Taking the first runners up position was reigning Miss Jamzone International Soyini Fraser while coming in as second runners up was Lakota McPhoy, 25, from the mining town of Linden.
Hardat was adjudged the delegate with the Best Body while Cardella Hamilton and Rochelle Cheddie shared the Miss Congeniality title.
Apart from the US$10,000, Barker received the crown and two airfare tickets for her and her chaperon to New York, among other prizes.