AT a simple but glitzy ceremony at the Pegasus Hotel Sunday, the Miss World Guyana Committee officially sashed most of the delegates vying for the prestigious 2014 crown and title.

While Miss Ayana Whitehead and Tiffany Megnath were not there for the sashing because of other pressing duties, six dazzling ladies were the center of attraction as they sashayed and pivoted saucily, delighting the small audience.
Meanwhile, the committee declared earlier that contestants Kelly-Ann Latchman and Jovan Wilson, selected to represent Region 7 and Region 10 respectively as regional beauty and goodwill ambassadors, had withdrawn

their participation in the pageant for personal reasons.
The beauties were serenaded before their appearance by a member of the popular Y3K Song Group who wooed the gathering with a melodious rendition on saxophone. Then in came the ‘Men in Black’, all immaculately attired as they took their positions behind the seats reserved for the contestants. These were actually ranks from Ghalee Khan’s Integrated Security Service which has been contracted to provide security for the ladies at each event, running up to pageant night.
Then the suave damsels came in, each representing one of the administrative regions of Guyana, all dressed in high fashion black and red apparel. Displaying a confident demeanour, they introduced themselves to the audience, showcasing their platforms with poise and finesse of deserving queens.
The ladies were sashed by reigning Miss World Guyana, Raquayaah Boyer.
Among the special invitees to the forum were Miss Guyana Universe 2013, Miss Guyana India 2013, and Woman of Substance 2014, Katherina Roshana, and Miss Talented Teen 2013, Tiffany Bonner.
The Miss Guyana World competition will take place on Independence Day, May 26, 2014, when one of the ten beauties will be crowned the new Miss Guyana World.
The eight finalists to vie for the crown of Miss World are: Rebekah London (19), Gericia Francis (22), Ayana Whitehead (18), Tiffany Megnath (21), Rafieya Husain (21), Cherese James (23), Denicia Williams (19), and Atisha Gaskill (19).

(By Alex Wayne)