Miss Guyana Lisa Narine gears up for Miss Universe pageant

Lisa Narine

By Deneita Fredericks

Lisa Narine’s journey from a rural upbringing to becoming Miss Universe Guyana, which will soon take her onto a global stage, highlights her unwavering determination and commitment to becoming an advocate for women’s empowerment.

Narine hails from the West Bank Demerara, where she grew up with her parents and her older brother. She described her childhood as filled with love, laughter, and a strong sense of community. “I grew up in a close-knit family, where values like respect, humility, and perseverance were instilled in me from a young age,” she shared.