President Jagdeo meets Miss Guyana World contestants

 
President Bharrat Jagdeo receives courtesy call from Miss Guyana World delegates at State House (Sandra Prince Photo)

Georgetown , GINA July 6, 2006

Contestants of the Miss Guyana World beauty pageant were today afforded the opportunity share interact with President Bharrat Jagdeo, during a courtesy call paid on him at State House.

The eight contestants will be vying for the coveted crown on Saturday at the Le Meridien Pegasus.

The beauties discussed ambitions and future aspirations with the Head-of-State who offered encouragement and motivation.

This year’s contingent includes winner of this year’s Mother and Daughter Pageant, Yolanda Armstrong.

President Jagdeo noted that he may not be afforded the opportunity to attend Saturday night’s event in light of a very rigid schedule of Cabinet Outreaches currently being conducted.

This has also prevented him from attending the CARICOM Heads of Government Conference earlier this week.

The President who is an avid supporter of culture, youth and sport has been giving sustained assistance to youths in many endeavours.

This includes the President’s Youth Choice Initiative (PYCI) and the President’s Youth Award.

He has also committed more than $20M to the development of local football over the last year, in addition to sponsoring the President’s Cup Football tournament