The eight contestants vying for the title of Miss Guyana Universe will be unveiled to the public on November 1 at the Princess Hotel, Providence, East Bank Demerara.
The delegates have been drawn from across the country and are all eager to compete for the coveted title. The delegates are undergoing training in several aspects and are confident that they will be ready for pageant night.
After the screening process, the best of the best were shortlisted and were further grilled on several issues. Those selected had to be between the ages of 18 and 25, must be single, have no previous criminal records, must not have a child and must be academically qualified.
Since they are all finalists, one delegate will walk away with over $4 million in cash and prizes. These include three weeks in a major city ahead of the pageant, and a two-year scholarship in the field of Social Sciences or International Relations. The Miss Guyana Universe competition is set for November 15 at the Princes Hotel.
Come November 15, the reigning Miss Guyana/Universe, Niketa Barker will be handing over her crown to her successor.