10 to vie for title of Miss Guyana Police Force

Ten young and intelligent young ladies will be the central point of attention on August 9 when the compete for the title of Miss Guyana Police Force at the National Cultural Centre. The delegates were chosen from various departments within the Guyana Police Force.

Prior to pageant night, the delegates will compete in several activities. On Wednesday last, the contestants participated in the fitness run followed by target shooting.

On Wednesday, July 31, they will compete in swimming at the National Aquatic Centre. These activities will constitute 15 points while on the night of the pageant, the other 85 will be up for grabs. On pageant night, the delegates will compete in the introduction, talent and sport wear segments.

They will also depict the clothing worn by the department they represent and finally the evening gown segment.

The question and answer segments will determine the winner of the contest who will reign for another year with bragging rights and fantastic gifts. tickets for the pageant cost $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000 for the Auditorium Front, Auditorium Rear and Balcony respectively.

The tickets will be available at the National Cultural Centre, Police Consumers Co-op, Robb Street; and from the various Police Divisions.

However, the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite delegates. Following the steps to do so.

1. Like the Page First – Guyana Police Force or @guyanapoliceforce

2. Share this post.

3. Click the picture of the candidate that you want to vote and hit “LIKE” button.

4. Voting starts now and will conclude on August 8, 2019 at 12:00pm.

5. Votes made by “Fake or Dummy Accounts” will not be counted as valid.

The winner of the Miss Guyana Police Force People’s Choice Award will be announced on the night of the Pageant.

Meet the delegates:

Delegate # 1

Name: Toni Bentley

Age: 31

Representing: ‘F’ Division (Interior Locations)

Platform: Cyberbullying

Humble and ambitious are two words that best described this charming and dedicated Biologist turned Policewoman who so far has given 4 years of selfless service to the Guyana Police Force.

She is presently stationed at Bartica Police Station and attached to the Sexual Offences Unit and has travelled over mountains and through valleys in her call of duty in the interior region while expanding her horizons.

Delegate # 2

Name: Keaisha Erskine

Age: 23

Representing: ‘E’ Division (Linden)

Platform: Suicide

God-fearing, benevolent and humble are just a few words to describe this Detective Constable who is a born Lindener and is proud to be representing that Division.

She is a second-year student at the University of Guyana student. In her spare time, she enjoys taking adventurous trips and spending quality time with her family.

Through her platform, she hopes to inspire others from her personal experience and also urges persons who are thinking of suicide to seek counselling and to look at the world in a different angle.

Delegate # 3

Name: Kerrianne Clarke

Age: 24 years old

Representing: ‘G’ Division (Essequibo)

Platform: Human Trafficking

This Policewoman who is stationed at Anna Regina Police Station was born under the zodiac sign Aquarius. She is ambitious, talented, discipline and confident. She enjoys reading, cooking and surfing the web.

Her favourite quote is “Crowns are not made of rhinestones. They are made of discipline, determination and hard to find along called courage”.

Delegate # 4

Name: Ashley Peters

Age: 22

Representing: ‘C’ Division (East Coast Demerara)

Platform: Domestic Violence

Simple, charming and intelligent are just a few words to describe this Policewoman who is station at Divisional Headquarters, ‘C’ Division and is attached to the Community Relations Office.

She was born under the zodiac sign Taurus and enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to music, meeting new people and surfing the web.

Her favourite quote is “If our eyes saw the soul instead of bodies, our ideals of beauty would be different”.

Delegate # 5

Name: Tonya Clarke

Age: 22

Representing: Special Constabulary

Platform: Cancer Awareness

Charming, confident and charismatic are just a few words to describe this delegate who enjoys singing, dancing, reading and writing novels, socializing with friends and spending time with her family.

Under her platform she plans to empower and work along with victims. She is currently pursuing higher learning in Business and Public Management.

Delegate # 6

Name: Temeka Rodrigues

Age: 24

Representing: Presidential Guard

Platform: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Unique, God-fearing, charming and extraordinary are just a few words to describe this 24-year-old who is the only child of her mother; she hails from the village of Mahaicony on the East Coast of Demerara and was brought up by her grandmother.

She is the holder of a Diploma in Finance and Banking and enjoys reading, writing, cooking and spending time with loved ones and friends.

Her favourite quotes are “Without God we are nothing” and “Be the change you want to see”.

Delegate # 7

Name: Tanya Wilson

Age: 26

Representing: ‘A’ Division (Georgetown/East Bank Demerara)

Platform: AIDS Awareness

Courageous, Confident and God-fearing are just a few words to describe this Policewoman who is stationed at the Brickdam Police Station, Traffic Department.

She enjoys reading, writing poems, modeling and meeting new people. Her philosophy is that her mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and do so with some passion, some compassion, and some style.

Delegate # 8

Name: Althea Gittens

Age: 28

Representing: ‘D’ Division (West Demerara)

Platform: Drug and Substance Abuse

Humble, Courageous and Outstanding are just a few words to describe this Policewoman who is stationed at Den Amstel Police Station, West Coast Demerara.

She enjoys swimming, dancing, reading, traveling. Her favourite quote is one by Oche Otorkpa which reads “You either kill your addiction or your addiction will kill you”.

Delegate # 9

Name: Joanna Wright

Age: 25

Representing: ‘B’ Division (Berbice)

Platform: Youth Empowerment

Extraordinary, God-fearing and Intelligent are just a few words to describe this Policewoman from the ancient County of Berbice who enjoys singing, dancing, reading, meeting new people, travelling and cooking.

She is the holder of certificates in Agricultural Machinery and Social Work and a member of the Division’s debating and sports teams.

Delegate # 10

Name: Tavia Bookie

Age: 24

Representing: Headquarters

Platform: Teenage Pregnancy

Fierce, courageous and strong are just a few words to describe  Tavia Bookie who is representing Police Headquarters. She enjoys reading, writing, cooking and socializing.

She is currently stationed at the Criminal Investigations Department and attached to the Criminal Records Office (CRO).