THE new Miss World will be crowned on March 9, in Mumbai, India. Guyana’s representative, Andrea King, is very excited to be representing the country of her birth and has been displaying eloquence and poise, qualities befitting a queen.

She is one of 115 women participating in the pageant which was last won by Miss World Karolina Bielawska of Poland in March, 2022. The pageant was initially scheduled for December 16, 2023, but was postponed because of the recent election in India.

Each contestant has already given her ‘Beauty With a Purpose speech’ to the judges and according to the organisation, “They were fierce, eloquent and inspiring! These young women indeed make a difference in the world.”

The following was posted on the Miss World Guyana’s Facebook page earlier this week:

“My dearest Guyana.
“I’ve began [sic] my adventure of a lifetime. One of purpose, sisterhood, cultural exchange and relationship building. The true epitome of women empowerment; the @missworld journey.

“Being the representation [sic] of Guyana in this competition is my honour and I embody this role with much pride and respect for my country.
“With your unwavering support, I am fuelled with determination to showcase our culture and abilities to the world.

“Thank you for believing in me. Together, let’s shine brightly and show the world GUYANA!

“Keep close to my social media pages and my contestant’s page on the Miss World website for daily updates as I go through the days. Your engagement is important and will keep Guyana trending well. I cannot do this without you.”