A new representative has been selected to represent the island at the upcoming Miss Universe Pageant which is set to take place in Mexico on September 28.
Skye Faucher will have the opportunity of a lifetime when she joins women from around the world at the 73rd edition of the pageant, following in the footsteps of Earlyca Frederick who represented Saint Lucia at last year’s event.
Faucher, a graduate of St. Joseph’s Convent and Fisk University, was crowned on Saturday July 27th at The Harbour Club in Rodney Bay.
The 24-year-old currently holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and in a LinkedIn post, said she would like to contribute to the conservation of the environment and the restoration of biodiversity.
Additionally, she said, “I would like to foster environmental awareness in communities through educational initiatives, and I’m open to working in academia, government or for a non-profit in the United States or internationally.”
Faucher also has a keen interest in volleyball and has played the sport in over ten countries, according to Fisk University.
Although she has not said much on social media since she was crowned on Saturday, the newly-crowned queen indicated that she is delighted to represent her country at the event.
According to Fisk, her biggest inspiration is herself, “as she vies to prove to herself that she can achieve her goals.”
Fisk noted that she enjoys spending time with her loved ones as well as reading and shopping.
This year, Mexico will be hosting the pageant for the fifth time, its last year being 2007.
Run by women for women, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is a global, inclusive organization that celebrates all cultures, backgrounds and religions, according to its website.
“The organization exists to advocate for a future forged by women – women with the courage to push the limits of what’s possible, who are curious enough to make world-shaking discoveries, and audacious enough to do this over and over. We believe that the future of humanity rests on reaching gender equity around the world,” the organization stated.
It gives women numerous opportunities as
MUO delegates and titleholders are able to cultivate their personal, professional, and philanthropic goals.
“These women are forward-thinking and motivated not just to talk about change, but to enact it,” the organization noted.
Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua will crown the next Miss Universe come September.
So far, a number of women have been crowned in their home countries, all sharing the dream of becoming the next Miss Universe.
On Sunday, Jamaica crowned 25-year-old Rachel Silvera as their representative at the AC Hotel in St Andrew.
The pharmacy student and entrepreneur beat out 32 other contestants to emerge victorious, captivating judges and audiences alike with her poise, intelligence, and stage presence, according to the Jamaican Gleaner.
In May of this year, The Bahamas crowned 32-year-old Selvenique Wright as its Miss Universe, with Wright winning the pageant after her fourth attempt.
Interestingly, the Miss Universe Organization last year, announced the elimination of all age limits across all Miss Universe and associated pageants.
This change will apply for all 2024 pageants globally.
“Starting then, every adult woman in the world will be eligible to compete to be in Miss Universe,” the organization revealed.
Previously, only women from the ages of 18 to 28 could compete at Miss Universe Pageant.