Above: Ms St Lucia Joyann Biscette Photo: provided

Joyann Biscette was raised in a household with her father, aunts, uncle and grandparents. This upbringing afforded her the opportunity to understand the old and modern day traditions and the importance of family values.

Joyann attended the Sir IRA Simmons Secondary School in St. Lucia and gained CXC passes in Mathematics, English, Literature, Geography, Principles of Business, Office Procedures and Social Studies. She holds an associate degree in Business Administration from the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College St. Lucia and a Certificate in Events Management from the University of Washington.

Upon leaving school Joyann seeked employment within the tourism industry and is employed with Harry Edward Jewelers St. Lucia as a Customer Service Representative. She takes pleasure in her job responsibilities which also affords her the opportunity to promote her island during the first interaction with the visitor. Joyann is well aware that creating the first and last impression with the customer ensures a return visit. Her aim is to always surpass their expectations through great hospitality and excellent service.

Joyann is a local model and pageant lover, she captured the National Carnival Queen title, placed 3rd at the 2006 Miss Carival and was awarded
best talent. She is Miss St. Lucia World 2008, 1st runner up at Miss Jam Zone 2010 and Miss St. Lucia Universe 2011 and was recently selected Miss St. Lucia Caribbean World 2013.

Joyann recognizes that all aspects of her life is linked to Entertainment, Tourism, Sales and Marketing and aspire to a future as an International Relations Correspondent for St. Lucia. She is due to attend Central Connecticut State University to major in Marketing & Sales.

Joyann is honored to be representing her country at the 2013 Miss Caribbean World. She believes that representing one’s country, be it sports, pageantry, performing arts, school debates or any other form of representation is one of the greatest honors any individual can achieve. She feels extremely blessed for such opportunities as the experience and exposure creates fond memories and everlasting friendships.