Guyana does have a shot at glory, Pam Dillon believes

Asha Pieters

Just say the name Pamela Dillon or mention her business Simpli Royal and people immediately know that the conversation is going to be about pageantry or cosmetology. For years, this woman has been the go-to person, particularly in the pageant industry. She has become synonymous with classy pageants and has provided the foundation for many contestants who eventually left these shores to compete in the international arena.

The pageant industry today has been compared with that of the 60s and 70s and many have found what currently obtains to be lacking. Pam, as she is called, agrees – to an extent. But she is as passionate about Guyana as she is about pageantry and beauty and she is fervent in her belief that Guyana has what it takes to shine and outshine at international events.

To illustrate her point, Pam cites Soyini Fraser, a former Miss Guyana Earth, who recently represented Guyana at