Bartica gearing up for annual regatta
The Miss Earth Guyana franchise, Guyana Premiere is seeking a new queen to represent Guyana at this year’s Miss Earth International leg of the pageant.
The Miss Earth Pageant is geared towards promoting environmental awareness. This year Miss Earth Guyana National finalists will be given a number of opportunities which, include educational seminars focusing primarily on green education and public speaking, eco-tours to Fort Island, Madewini, Leguan and the Mangrove Restoration project, pageant training and coaching by Jada’s Consultancy, among many other benefits.
The candidates vying for the title are required to be: a natural born female of Guyanese decent; single, never been married, never given birth; 18-28 years of age (delegate must be 28 until December 2019); at least 5 feet 5 inches or 165.10 cm; outgoing and friendly; in excellent physique; and have a well-rounded knowledge of Guyana’s environment and culture.
Reigning queen Xamiera Kippins represented Guyana in Philippines among 100 other countries. Xippins copped the gold medal for her costume depicting Guyanese folklore, the Ole Higue as well as the silver medal for her talent.
For the second consecutive year, Demerara Bakery Inc. of Land of Canaan, East Bank of Demerara is the pageant’s official ‘Beauties for a Cause’ sponsor. Miss Earth Guyana 2019 is also sponsored by recently acquired ISO certified, Nand Persaud & Company Ltd., Precise Printing & Stationery Supplies, Department of Tourism and Ministry of Social Cohesion.
Xamiera will crown her successor on June 15th at the National Cultural Centre. Miss Earth Guyana 2019 will go on to represent Guyana at this year’s international leg. Her prize will total one million dollars in cash and other prizes.
Interested applicants can apply at
Bartica’s annual regatta is held during the Easter weekend. This year’s activities, slated to begin the first week in April, are expected to rate higher than any other year.
“Regatta has afforded the Guyanese community over 45 years of exciting aqua sporting in Guyana. This year is aimed at being the best with the traditional sport events of annual basketball, volleyball, football, cricket and powerboat racing. We have included in this year’s calendar the Gymkhana and Regatta Comedy Show. This will be complimented by the much-anticipated Dirt Bike Racing and Miss Bartica Regatta Pageant. This annual family event promises to provide an unforgettable experience for its patrons,” the town’s mayor Gifford Marshall said in an interview.
Every year, the event attracts thousands of people from all across Guyana and from countries across the globe. This year marks one year since the Golden Beach Boulevard was commissioned by the President in time for Regatta. The newly renovated Bartica Community Centre along with boulevard will add to the festivities.
Marshall noted that venue preparations are moving swiftly. The municipality will in a few weeks commission its souvenir shop at the boulevard. Bartica Regatta souvenirs will go on sale shortly. The souvenir shop, though an economic project for the municipality will provide much needed service to local and international tourists. The calendar of activities is as follows:
Top Model Segment - April 7, at Third Avenue Boardwalk, 1 pm – 8 pm;
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Carnival and Sashing Ceremony - April 13 at Green Park, West Indian Housing Scheme, 4 pm; Gymkhana Exhibition - April 14 at Bartica Community Centre Ground, 12 pm – 5 pm;
Comedy Show - April 14 at Bartica Community Centre Ground, 8 pm -11:30 pm;
Intelligence Segment and Platform Presentation at the TTS CH 5 Studio, 7 pm;
Football Finals - April 18 at the Bartica Community Centre Ground, 8 pm;
Gospel Fest - April 19 at Green Park, West Indian Housing Scheme, 6 pm;
Regatta Dirt Bike Racing - April 20 at Mongrippa Hill Ground, 10 am;
Miss Bartica Regatta Pageant - April 20 at Bartica Community Centre Ground, 7 pm -11 pm; Regatta Road Jam ‘Jammie’ - April 20 at the Madison Square, First Avenue, 10 pm;
River Swim - April 21 at the Golden Beach, Third Avenue, 6 am;
Regatta Racing and Beach Party - April 21 at the Golden Beach Circuit, 9 am – midnight; Regatta Racing and Beach Party - April 22 at the Golden Beach Circuit, 9 am - 8 pm;
Regatta Washdown featuring Glen Washington - April 22 at the Bartica Community Centre Ground, 7 pm.
Visitors are advised to make their bookings now since rooms are limited. Apartments are also available for group rentals.