In a matter of days, reigning Miss Guyana Universe, Niketa Barker will be handing over the crown to one of nine delegates vying for the spot to represent Guyana in Las Vegas, Navada, for the Miss Universe title.
The nine delegates were unveiled to the public on Sunday last at the Princess Hotel, East Bank Demerara and are all anxiously waiting pageant night, November 15 at the said venue.
The nine smart and beautiful young ladies will compete head on in several segments including swimwear, intelligence, evening gown and the final question.
The delegates competing this year are Shauna Ramdyhan, Babita Devi Seelall, Dianna Ahmad, Tricia Marie Quail, Malika Russell, Najuma Nelson, Kiswana Abimola Jefford, Meleisa Celeine De Freitas and Zena Althea Bland.
The delegates are undergoing training in several aspects and are confident that they will be ready for pageant night. The crowned queen will walk away with over $4 million in cash and prizes.
These include three weeks in a major city ahead of the international pageant, and a two-year scholarship in the field of Social Sciences or International Relations.