Miss Guyana
| Formation | 1956 (Miss British Guiana) 2002 (Miss Universe Guyana) |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty Pageant |
| Headquarters | Georgetown |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
President | Jyoti Hardat |
Staff | 4 |
| Website | missuniverseguyana.org |
Miss Guyana is a national beauty pageant in Guyana. Former Miss British Guiana was renamed by the Miss Guyana Organization. Nowadays there are three national pageants in Guyana, namely Miss Guyana Universe, Miss Guyana World, and Miss Earth Guyana, and their winners might compete at their respective international pageants.
Miss Universe Guyana (formerly known as "Miss Guyana") is a national beauty pageant for women in Guyana. Traditionally the pageant will select the winner for Miss Universe pageant. This pageant was previously named Miss British Guiana.
History
Between 1956 and 1999 Guyana was competed at the Miss Universe pageant by formerly Miss British Guiana pageant (Now Miss Universe Guyana). Began in 1956 to 1966 Guyana had called as Miss British Guinea at the final stage. Since 1988 Guyana has called as Miss Guyana. The very first Miss British Guiana in that epoch was Rosalind Iva Joan Fung from Georgetown.
National franchise
Between 2002 and 2015 Odinga Lumumba became President of Miss Guyana pageant. In that year she organizes the local pageant named Miss Guyana Universe. It's official national pageant for only Miss Universe pageant.
In March 2016, Miss Universe Guyana was owned by Jyoti Hardat from the RB2020 Production & Event Management.[1]
Seasons
Miss Guyana Universe 2012
On September 12, 2012 for the first time in history, Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011 of Angola attended the final of Miss Guyana Universe 2012 while Ruqayyah Boyer declared as the new titleholder of Guyana.[2]
Miss Guyana Universe 2013
On October 8, 2013 Katherina Roshana crowned Miss Guyana Universe 2013. For the first time the reigning titleholder of Miss Guyana was Miss Indian Guyana 2013.[3]
Titleholders
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
Miss British Guiana
| Year | Miss Guyana | Notes |
| 1956 | Rosalind Iva Joan Fung | Competed in Miss Universe 1956 |
| 1958 | Clyo Fernandez | Competed in Miss Universe 1958 |
| 1960 | Julia Ann Adamson | Competed in Miss International 1960 |
| 1961 | Hermione Clair Brown | Miss International 1961 Miss Friendship |
| 1962 | Ave Henriques | Competed in Miss International 1962 |
| 1963 | Gloria Flackman | Competed in Miss Universe 1963 |
| 1964 | Mary Rande Holl | Competed in Miss Universe 1964 |
| 1965 | Cheryl Viola Cheeng | Competed in Miss Universe 1965 |
| 1966 | Umblita Van Sluytman | Miss World 1966 Top 15 |
| 1967 | Shakira Caine | Miss World 1967 2nd Runner-up |
| 1968 | Adrienne Harris | Miss World 1968 5th Runner-up |
| 1969 | Pamela Patricia Lord | Miss World 1969 3rd Runner-up |
| 1970 | Jennifer Diana Wong | Miss World 1970 Top 10 |
| 1971 | Nalini Moonsar | Miss World 1971 3rd Runner-up |
| 1988 | Christina Jardim | Competed in Miss Universe 1988 and Miss World 1988 |
| 1989 | Reeya Majeed | Competed in Miss Universe 1989 and Miss World 1989 |
| 1999 | Morvinia Sobers | Competed in Miss Universe 1999 |
Miss Universe Guyana
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Guyana | Placement | Special Awards |
 1956
|
Rosalind Iva Joan Fung | Unplaced | |
| 1958
|
Clyo Fernandez | Unplaced | |
| 1963
|
Gloria Flackman | Unplaced | |
| 1964
|
Mary Rande Holl | Unplaced | |
| 1965
|
Cheryl Viola Cheeng | Unplaced | |
| 1966
|
Umblita Van Sluytman | Unplaced | |
 1988
|
Christina Jardim | Unplaced | |
 1989
|
Reeya Majeed | Unplaced | |
 1999
|
Morvinia Sobers | Unplaced | |
 2002
|
Mia Rahaman | Unplaced | |
 2003
|
Leanna Yulanie Damond | Unplaced | |
 2004
|
Odessa Abenaa Phillips | Unplaced | |
 2005
|
Candisie Franklin | Unplaced | |
| 2006
|
Alana Ernest | Unplaced | |
| 2007
|
Meleesa Natasha Payne | Unplaced | |
 2009
|
Jenel Cox | Unplaced | |
| 2010
|
Tamika Henry | Unplaced | |
 2011
|
Kara Lord | Unplaced | |
| 2012
|
Ruqayyah Boyer | Unplaced | |
 2013
|
Katherina Roshana | Unplaced | |
| 2014
|
Niketa Barker | Unplaced | |
| 2015
|
Shauna Ramdehan | Unplaced | |
 2016
|
TBA | TBA | TBA |
Miss Guyana World
| Formation | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty Pageant |
| Headquarters | Georgetown |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss World |
Official language | English |
National Director | Natasha Martindale |
Miss Guyana World is a beauty pageant in Guyana the winners of which go on to compete in the Miss World pageant.
Since 2001 the winner of Miss Guyana World represents her country at the Miss World. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Before named as Miss Guyana World, the official candidates will be selecting by Miss Guyana 1st runner-up or winner to compete at the Miss World pageant. In 2013 No pageant for Miss Guyana World, the representative sent by Miss Guyana Universe pageant.
Seasons
Miss Guyana 1967
Shakira Baksh, the 1967 Miss Guyana, went on to become a runner-up at the Miss World 1967 pageant.[4] Baksh married British actor Michael Caine six years later, becoming his second wife.[5]
Miss Guyana World 2009
Imarah Radix was named Miss Guyana World in 2009 and went on to compete at the Miss World 2009 pageant in South Africa.[6]
Miss Guyana World 2009
In the United Kingdom in 2009, a gynaecologist was accused of giving an orgasm to a patient who allegedly claimed to be a former Miss Guyana World winner, but the patient denied having made this claim.[7]
Miss Guyana World 2010
Aletha Shepherd, who was Miss Guyana World 2010, went on to compete in the Miss Asia Pacific World pageant the following year, from which she withdrew after allegedly being sexually harassed by the pageant's sponsors and racially discriminated against by the judges.[8]
Miss Guyana World 2012
In 2012, Arti Cameron, a pre-medical student, was crowned Miss Guyana World.[9] That July, Cameron appeared at the JRG Bikini Under the Bridge Fashion Show in New York City, New York, United States.[10] It is traditional for beauty queens to be tall in order to better showcase their legs, but Cameron was one of several contestants at Miss World 2012 who were petite.[11]
Miss Guyana World 2013
In 2013, Natasha Martindale took over the leadership of the Miss Guyana World pageant, replacing Ken Chung who had previously filled that role.[12]
Miss Guyana World 2014
In 2014, Rafieya Husain was crowned Miss World Guyana 2014 on May 26, 2014.The 22-year-old scooped the top prize at the event held at the National Cultural Centre (NCC). Speaking after collecting her prize, Rafieya promised to work with various organisations to fight the scourge of domestic violence, by tackling it from the grassroot level. In addition, she is optimistic that she has what it takes to bring home the Miss World crown later in the year.The 1st runner up was Atisha Gaskill, with Denicia Williams 2nd runner up.
Titleholders
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Guyana | Placement | Special Awards |
 1966
|
Umblita Van Sluytman | Top 15 | |
| 1967
|
Shakira Baksh | 2nd Runner-up | |
| 1968
|
Adrienne Harris | 5th Runner-up | |
| 1969
|
Pamela Patricia Lord | 3rd Runner-up | |
| 1970
|
Jennifer Diana Wong | Top 10 | |
| 1971
|
Nalini Moonsar | 3rd Runner-up | |
| 1988
|
Christina Jardim | Unplaced | |
 1989
|
Reeya Majeed | Unplaced | |
| 1999
|
Indra Changa | Unplaced | |
 2001
|
Olive Gopaul | Unplaced | |
| 2002
|
Odessa Abenaa Phillips | Unplaced | |
 2003
|
Alexis Glasgow | Unplaced | |
| 2004
|
Suzette Marissa Shim | Unplaced | |
| 2005
|
Jasmine Samoy Herzog | Unplaced | |
 2006
|
Dessia Braithwaite | Unplaced | |
| 2007
|
Candace Charles | Unplaced | |
| 2008
|
Christa Lasaunta Simmons | Unplaced | |
| 2009
|
Kalerouann Radix | Unplaced | |
| 2010
|
Aletha Shepherd | Unplaced | |
| 2012
|
Arti Cameron | Unplaced | |
 2013
|
Ruqayyah Boyer | Unplaced | |
| 2014
|
Rafieya Husain | Top 11 | Continental Queen of Caribbean Top 5 at Multimedia Award Winner of Beauty With a Purpose |
| 2015
|
Lisa Punch | Top 10 | Miss World Talent Top 10 at Beauty With a Purpose Top 5 at Multimedia Award |
Miss Earth Guyana
History
The titleholder of Miss Earth Guyana represents her country at the Miss Earth pageant.[13] The pageant franchise holder for the Miss Guyana Earth Pageant is Simpli Royal.[14][15] The pageant's mission is to organize and participate in a variety of environmental and educational projects while promoting the pageant, with the specific aim of educating the public and encouraging them to preserve and protect the environment.[16] The main prizes for whoever wins Miss Guyana Earth title include a four-year University of Guyana Scholarship.[17]
Seasons
Miss Earth Guyana 2010
The first titleholder of the pageant was Soyini Frazer who won and crowned Miss Guyana Earth 2010 but was dethroned with only five months into her reign. The official announcement of the dethronement was made by the organizers, Pamela Dillon (pageant director) and Wasim Khan (chairman) at a press conference at the offices of Simpli Royal.[18]
Titleholders
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Guyana | Placement | Special Awards |
 2010
|
Soyini Asanti Fraser[19] | Unplaced | |
 2014
|
Stacy Ramcharan[20][21] | Unplaced | |
 2015
|
Keesha Brotherson | Did Not Compete |
Miss International Guyana
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Guyana | Placement | Special Awards |
| 1960
|
Julia Ann Adamson | Unplaced | |
| 1961
|
Hermione Clair Brown | Unplaced | Miss Friendship |
| 1962
|
Ave Henriques | Unplaced | |
 2014
|
Ruqayyah Boyer | Unplaced |
References
- ^ missuniverseguyana.org (April 4, 2016). "Miss Universe Guyana Organization". jmissuniverseguyana.org. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
- ^ jayblessed.com (September 12, 2012). "Ruqayyah Boyer, Miss Guyana Universe 2012". jayblessed.com. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- ^ jayblessed.com (October 8, 2013). "Katherina Roshana is Miss Guyana Universe 2013". kaieteurnewsonline.com. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ^ Helena Martin (2011). Walk with Me: All Over Guyana. Hay House. p. 4. ISBN 1452503109.
- ^ Peter Allen (2008). The Easy Quiz Master. Lulu. p. 229. ISBN 0955848105.
- ^ Oluatoyin Alleyne (March 6, 2010). "Miss Guyana World lives beauty with a purpose motto". Stabroek News. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ Nick Britten (December 18, 2009). "Gynaecologist chatted with colleagues about 'Miss Guyana' patient". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ "Miss Guyana escapes 'hostage' situation in South Korea pageant". Kaieteur News. October 23, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ "LaGuardia Grad Is Now Miss Guyana: Competing For Miss World Crown". Times Newsweekly. August 9, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ "Miss Guyana World to appear in N.Y." Caribbean Life. March 30, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ Charlene Chua (September 1, 2012). "Short in stature, but not on performance". The New Paper. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ "Miss World announces new Guyana Franchise Holder". Caribbean News Desk. June 6, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ GNNL. "Soyini Fraser is first Miss Guyana Earth". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ "Stacy Ramcharran to represent Guyana at Miss Earth Pageant". Guyana Times. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ Admin2. "Rafieya Husain storms stage to win Miss Guyana World 2014 Crown". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Staff Writer (22 May 2010). "Miss Guyana Earth competitions set to kick off". Stabroek News. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ "Miss Guyana Earth recruitment like pulling teeth". Kaieteur News. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ Staff Writer (25 December 2010). "Miss Guyana Earth stripped of title". Stabroek News. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ "'Always be distinct'- Miss UN Soyini Fraser". guyanatimesinternational.com. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ "Stacy Ramcharan". guyanatimesinternational.com. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
- ^ Jairo Rodrigues (3 May 2014). "Stacy Ramcharan lets her voice be heard". Stabroek News. Retrieved 14 February 2015.