THE 17th Annual Miss Kwakwani Pageant, held at the Workers Club on the evening of March 15, was a success, according to coordinator Troya Morian, who told the Guyana Chronicle there was a massive turnout of supporters this year; and the officiating was among the best, even though there were fewer contestants than in other years.

Ms Morian urged Kwakwani youths to participate in the activity next year.

This year’s winner (queen) was Ms. Sheshana Rose, who represented Agriculture and Food Security. She was crowned by Queen Andrea Spencer. The first runner-up was Ms. Erika Williams, who represented Education; the second runner-up was Ms. Vanessa Alexander, who represented Public Works and Utility; and the third runner-up was Ms. Rakeisha Pereira.

As Queen, Ms. Sheshana Rose will get a trip to the world’s reputed longest single drop waterfall, the Kaieteur Falls. She is also expected to conduct educational activities within the community.
The gifts and prizes given to the three runners-up included hair, nail, and body care products, and educational stuff.

Launched in 1997, this pageant constitutes an annual event that the entire Kwakwani community looks forward to; and members are calling for educational events to be incorporated for development of the youths in the community, who are reclused at homes after they leave school.

(By Asif Hakim)