Cindyann Khan and Oshay Roberts crowned...
being engineers and to her next question surrounding how women have helped in telecommunication, she stated that women have made great strides and have been able to create high speed internet at a faster rate.
Ena was asked what she learnt from the pageant preparation, to list Mulan’s friends and say how they helped her. She said she learnt from her character to believe in her dreams and follow them. She gave a list of Mulan’s friends and said that they saved China from its enemies.
Cindyann was asked to tell of one of her flaw and how it has helped her to which she said her flaws inspire her. Her other question was if she did not become a doctor what she would want to as a career instead. She replied that she would be a doctor, so she can help the sick.
Nyomie was asked to share a day in her life and to also state whether they were any similarities between Pocahontas and the Amerindians. She said that her life is pretty busy as it included chores, school, piano and swimming lessons. She added that just as the British wanted to invade Pocahontas’ tribe’s territory, the Europeans did the same to the Amerindians when they came here.
Reanna was asked what she would do differently if she could do it over again to which she replied she would be more attentive and active. She was also asked which one area as a stay-at-home-mom she would want to do if she became one. She said it would be managing the household.
Kiara was asked to list her supporters and what Rapunzel could share with her to be a better person. She replied that her supporters are her two teachers and her mother and pertaining to Rapunzel, she would learn to be confident in herself and live her dreams.
Melissa’s questions surrounded her cherished memories of the pageant and which sector of engineering she was most intrigued by. She replied that she will cherish memories of learning to walk in heels, to dance and being able to talk onstage with confidence. She also said she would want to get into civil engineering as it deals with roads and infrastructure.
Finally, Oshay was asked about her best pageant experience and to list the names of Snow White’s best friends. She said her favourite part was singing and Snow White’s best friends were the dwarfs.
Once the judges had tallied up the scores, Oshay was announced the new Miss Princess Guyana with Kiara finishing second and Naomi, third. Cindyann was announced the new Miss Guyana Talented Queen while Melissa was announced first runner-up and NaShava second runner-up.
These announcements were much to the disappointment of many persons who thought their girl should have won. Many were not in favour of Oshay winning the crown and said so. Many used slurs and indecent language to show their displeasure. There were also rumours of relatives throwing bricks at one of the judges’ vehicles.
At one point during the announcing of the winners, one of the princesses, Sheltisha began to cry uncontrollably. Persons notified the pageant director who said she was supposed to keep it together and that queens don’t cry. Persons were heard saying “Let her cry”. She was eventually taken off the stage by relatives.
In a later interview, Pamela said that all of the girls were told that there could only be one queen and one princess and that no matter how hurt they were, they were not to show it but to be supportive of the queen. She further said that she had no problem if one of them could not keep it together, but she could have left to cry in the bathroom or waited until after because although it was not intentionally done, it was stealing the spotlight of the winners.
She also said that this was the first time the pageant was done open-air and there were some glitches. She is not sure if there will be another openair event, but says the pageants will continue and will be annual.
Cindyann will receive a computer, vouchers, and beauty products among other prizes while Oshay will receive a work station, a tablet and other prizes.
For special prizes Best Talent went to Oshay and Cindyann; Best Personality to Sheltisha and Cindyann; Best Gown – Oshay and NaShava; Best Presentation – Oshay and Cindyann and the Miss Congenialities were Naomi and Reanna.