SIX young ladies who are striving to make a difference today compete in the Ms. Youth Ambassador Pageant to be held at the St. Stanislaus College.The theme of the pageant is, ‘Enhancing Female Empowerment.’ The delegates hail from depressed communities in Georgetown and the East Bank of Demerara.
This initiative of empowering youths through pageantry, was implemented by the Guyana Police Force in an effort to help youths of depressed communities. Commander of ‘A’ Division, Clifton Hicken, in an interview, said, “The pageant could motivate other females to change their lifestyles so that they too can become models or representatives of their communities.”
The participants all seem to want to become better persons, and are keen on making a change within their communities. One stated that she wants “to be a role-model to other girls, and influence them to have confidence in themselves.”
Coordinating and training the young girls is Ms Eumani Buarne, former Miss Guyana Universe 2012 and Ms Congeniality 2015. Ms Buarne said that the pageant is focused on highlighting problems affecting teenagers, namely suicide, drug abuse and teenage pregnancy. She added that, “The aim of this pageant is to develop them [the participants] to become leaders.”
The young ladies are between the ages of 14 – 16 and are representing their communities. Vying for the crown will be Ms North Sophia, Lisa Smart; Ms Grove, Chatene Golliard; Ms Tiger Bay, Noami Rossan; Ms Albouystown, Onicka Lynch; Ms. Mocha, Marisha Joseph; and Ms Central Georgetown, Diandra Sampson.
Starting time for the pageant is 18:00hrs and the public is encouraged to come and see the young and beautiful girls display their talents.