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1. October 2023

   • SALCC and NSDC Lead Groundbreaking Initiative for Menstrual Equity

     10/27/23 Corporate

     In a pioneering move to ensure accessibility and inclusivity within the educational environment, SALCC and the National Skills Development Centre embark on an initiative to provide free menstrual hygiene products to students.

   • SALCC Alumnus Rahym Augustin-Joseph Selected as UWI Cave Hill Valedictorian

     10/18/23 Academics

     SALCC congratulates 2019 alumnus Rahym Augustin-Joseph on his selection as Valedictorian for the upcoming UWI Cave Hill Campus Graduation Ceremony.

   • HJFL Recognized by Helen's Daughters

     10/12/23 Corporate

     Helen's Daughters recognizes SALCC's Hunter J. Francois Library for its community outreach during their International Rural Women's Day ceremony.

2. August 2023

   • SALCC Board Appoints Dr. Madgerie Jameson-Charles as Principal

     08/03/23 Corporate

     The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Board of Governors announces the appointment of Dr. Madgerie Jameson-Charles as Principal.

3. May 2023

   • Launch of Mathematics Camp in Saint Lucia

     05/25/23 Corporate

     SALCC, in collaboration with AATEIM, Good News Project Inc, and The Ministry of Education, launches Saint Lucia's Mathematics Camp, scheduled to be held for two weeks during the summer.

   • Carib Excellence Prize Giving Ceremony

     05/22/23 Campus Life

     Digital Humanities and Media Club students from SALCC are rewarded for their participation in The Carib Excellence video documentary competition.

4. March 2023

   • SALCC Participates in French Dictation Competition

     03/29/23 Academics

     Students from SALCC and Vieux Fort Post Secondary went head to head in a French language competition as part of International Francophonie Day.

   • Final Graduating Cohort of The Upskilling Academy JENNÈS Programme

     03/14/23 Academics

     Over 170 St. Lucians graduate from the Jennès Upskilling Academy's final cohort and Business Incubator programme.

1. October 2022

   • JICA Disaster Risk Reduction Seminar

     10/19/22 Corporate

     The Saint Lucian Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) presents a Disaster Risk Reduction Seminar, hosted at The College.

2. September 2022

   • Jayde Thomas Caps 3rd Place in ECCB Poetry Competition

     09/20/22 Campus Life

     Second year student Jayde Thomas is the Third Place Winner in the 2022 ECCB Youth Poetry Competition sponsored by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and the Regional Security System Asset Recovery Unit.

3. August 2022

   • SHE's Great! STEAM Career Fair

     08/10/22 Campus Life

     Members from SALCC's Science Technology and Marketing Units participated in the SHE's GREAT! STEAM Camp Career Fair, hosted by Girls of A Feather in collaboration with IREX.

4. July 2022

   • Japanese Collection grows at the Hunter J. François Library​

     07/25/22 Corporate

     The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) hosted Mr. Ishikawa Takehiro from JICA’s Head Office in Saint Lucia from July 25th – 30th, 2022. Mr. Takehiro made a special request to visit the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, to view the Hunter J François Library's special collection on Japanese history and culture, which consists of a donation of 32 books received from Japan earlier this year during National Library Week.

   • First Graduating Class of The JENNÈS Programme

     07/18/22 Academics

     The first cohort of the Upskilling Academy's JENNÈS Programme celebrated the completion of their studies with a graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Pastoral Centre in Marisule, Gros Islet.

   • SALCC Explores Opportunities for Collaboration with India

     07/12/22 Corporate

     H.E. Mr. Shankar Balachandran, High Commissioner of the Republic of India to Saint Lucia, paid a visit to the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. This provided College officials with the opportunity to explore avenues for collaboration, opportunities for study in India as well as exchanges with staff and students.

5. June 2022

   • Mango Mania

     06/24/22 Campus Life

     Students of the JENNÈS Hospitality programme participate in the ICDF Mango Exposé at Constitution Park.

   • SALCC Inspires Laborie Community to be Entrepreneurial

     06/10/22 Corporate

     SALCC and The Taiwan Technical Mission promote entrepreneurial opportunities to the community of Laborie, debuting the JENNÈS Business Incubator and Coaching programmes.

6. May 2022

   • TVET and Upskilling Academy Present at Career Fair

     05/25/22 Campus Life

     The College's Vocational Training and Upskilling booths experienced a great turnout during the TVET Career Fair held at Castries' Constitution Park.

   • SALCC Students Participate in Youth Parliament

     05/11/22 Campus Life

     Prominent SALCC students participate in the Youth Parliament's debate on Child Justice.

   • Carnivals and The Black Atlantic

     05/09/22 Corporate

     As part of SALCC and The OAS' celebration of the Inter-American Week for People of African Descent, Dr. Keith Nurse explores the notion of what carnivals represent in the Americas in his lecture entitled, Carnivals and The Black Atlantic.

7. April 2022

   • Congratulations to Jossette Sonson

     04/26/22 Academics

     First year student Jossette Sonson is awarded the inaugural Robert Collis Barrow Memorial Scholarship.

   • Community Colleges Debate

     04/22/22 Campus Life

     The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College hosts the 5th Annual Windward Islands Debating Competition (WIDC).

   • WORRRD Up Short Story Competition - Presentation of Awards

     04/13/22 Campus Life

     The outstanding participants of the competition are awarded their much-deserved prizes, in a fitting conclusion to the HFJL's National Library Week Activities.

   • SALCC & OAS Celebrate The Inter-American Week for People of African Descent

     04/01/22 Corporate

     SALCC and The OAS partner to commemorate the Fifth Annual Inter-American Week for People of African Descent, with a visual arts competition open to interested persons around Saint Lucia.

8. March 2022

   • De-Stress Day

     03/30/22 Campus Life

     Pictures and momentos of all the fun and relation from our Campus De-Stress Day.

   • French Gateways Cohort Visits Fond Doux

     03/25/22 Campus Life

     Participants of the French Gateways programme visited the Fond Doux Holiday Plantation and were exposed to aspects of the tourism and food creation sectors, in keeping with their areas of specialization.

   • Nurse Pledging Ceremony

     03/23/22 Academics

     SALCC congratulates the Health and Sciences Department and its dedicated nursing students on being able to enter the clinical field.

   • Dr. Cato Laurencin Visits SALCC

     03/21/22 Corporate

     The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College warmly welcomes Dr. Cato Laurencin from the University of Connecticut, for an MOU signature between the two institutions.

   • Chat with Quijan Samuel - SALCC Updates

     03/18/22 Corporate

     SALCC alumni and BHMS graduate Quijan Samuel is the featured guest in this installment of SALCC Updates.

9. February 2022

   • SALCC & Headphunk Spoken Word Event

     02/24/22 Campus Life

     A night of spoken word in celebration of Saint Lucia's 43^rd Independence. SALCC's partnership with Headphunk seeks to open even more avenues for creative expression amongst our people.

   • Launch of the French Gateways to Global Careers Programme

     02/04/22 Corporate

     The French Gateways Programme officially launches with a signing ceremony. A sister to the Gateways Programme, it aims to facilitate the economic development of Saint Lucian students and entrepreneurs, by cooperating with French overseas territories.

10. January 2022

    • WORRRD Up Poetry Slam - Finals

      01/28/22 Campus Life

      The eight outstanding contestants from the first half of the competition go head to head in the Poetry Slam Finals.

    • Nobel Laureate Week (2022)

      01/20/22 Campus Life

      The College continues its annual celebration of Nobel Laureate Week, featuring memorial lectures, an open house ceremony for the Derek Walcott Library, and a commemorative theatrical production.

1. December 2021

   • Taiwan Continues to Invest

     12/17/21 Corporate

     The youth of Saint Lucia stand to benefit from innovative upskilling programmes offered by the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, as the Government of Taiwan deepens its bilateral ties with the island.

   • National Road Relay

     12/10/21 Campus Life

     The College's four houses go head to head in yet another thrilling installment of SALCC's Road Relay!

   • SALCC Facilitates Blue Economy Training

     12/08/21 Corporate

     SALCC proudly presents the first-ever Blue Skills 4.0 – Preparing for the Future of Work seminar, a workshop which aims to propagate new thinking and strategies for the Blue Economy Future of Work (FOW) in the Caribbean.

2. November 2021

   • Photo Gallery — Class of 2021

     11/29/21 Campus Life

     The aftermath of photo week, on display for our graduands, alumni and the general public.

   • Premiere of The WORRRD Up Poetry Slam

     11/26/21 Campus Life

     The College's Hunter J. François Library presents the 2021 revitalization of The WORRRD Up Poetry Slam, showcasing the literary prowess of some of SALCC's extremely talented students.

   • Book Launch — Dr. Cathy James-Springer

     11/26/21 Corporate

     SALCC congratulates our own Dr. Cathy James-Springer on publishing her e-book, A Tool for Determining e-Learning Readiness, a guide which helps to determine the capacity and readiness of online learning in organizations.

   • SALCC Welcomes New Board of Governors

     11/04/21 Corporate

     The newly commissioned Board of Governors was warmly welcomed by the management and senior staff of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. The appointed persons include Mr. Cletus Springer, Mrs. Fortuna Anthony, Dr. Anthony Felicien, Mr. Felix Finistere, Dr. Allison Gajadhar, Mr. Ajani LeBourne, and Ms. Michelle Charles.

   • SALCC Participates in Programme for Community College Administrators

     11/02/21 Corporate

     SALCC forms part of a contingent participating in a Community College Administrator Programme in Florida. The College is represented by Principal Dr. Keith Nurse, Ms. Celeste Regis, and Mr. Brent St. Catherine.

3. October 2021

   • Virtual Creole Talent Exposé

     10/28/21 Campus Life

     In Saint Lucia, the month of October is designated as Creole Heritage month. With that, the staff and students of SALCC celebrate in style as they showcase their various talents and put on our very first Virtual Talent Exposé.

4. September 2021

   • Innovation in Education Contest Winners

     09/23/21 Academics

     An Innovation in Education Contest was organized for primary and secondary school teachers around Saint Lucia, sponsored by the Taiwan ICT in Educational Development Project. The competition sought teachers’ creativity in developing digital content to enhance teaching and learning.

5. August 2021

   • Future Leaders Youth Forum

     08/30/21 Campus Life

     Prominent youth of Saint Lucia engaged in a meaningful conversation with Dr. Hyginus Leon, President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). Organized by the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, the forum took place during Dr. Leon's official visit to his homeland.

   • SALCC Congratulates Melanie James

     08/17/21 Campus Life

     The College congratulates second-year student Melanie James on emerging as the 1^st place winner in the 2021 ECCB/RSS-ARU Creative Youth Competition.

   • Leadership Training in Digital Education

     08/03/21 Corporate

     Local principals, teachers and school administrators were engaged in a Digital Education Leadership Training workshop, courtesy of SALCC's eLearning Academy in collaboration with The Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF).

6. July 2021

   • SALCC Supports Sister College

     07/30/21 Campus Life

     Following the eruption St. Vincent's La Soufriere Volcano, SALCC supports sister institution, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC), with the chance for students to complete their academic year. The College offers transportation assistance, supplies, and teacher training for virtual instruction.

   • Innovation Hub and Gateways to Global Careers

     07/29/21 Corporate

     Brent St. Catherine, Head of SALCC's Innovation Hub and Gateways Programme, elaborates on the College's spearheading of the first fully-equipped innovation centre in the OECS region, alongside Gateways' academic initiative.

   • SALCC Students Benefit from Internship Opportunities

     07/28/21 Academics

     Twenty-five (25) students of Sir Arthur Lewis Community College will receive internship opportunities through the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean Project (SAC) and the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). The project targets women and youth in agriculture, and the students will gain invaluable experiences in agricultural sustainability.

   • SALCC Partners with Miss Saint Lucia World

     07/27/21 Academics

     The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College is proud to assist Miss Tyler Theophane (Miss Saint Lucia World) on her journey to becoming Miss World 2021. The College provides capacity building in the areas of Spanish language, elocution and public speaking - key components to Tyler's success in the event.

   • Letana Bruneau Receives Outstanding Student Leader Award

     07/25/21 Campus Life

     Letana Bruneau, President of SALCC's Circle K Club was awarded the National Outstanding Student Leader Award from the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports (in collaboration with the National Students' Council).

   • MOU Signing between SALCC and the Taiwan Technical Mission

     07/16/21 Corporate

     The Technical Mission of Taiwan and SALCC continue to forge ties in their commitment to transforming the innovative and entrepreneurial landscape of Saint Lucia.

   • Beach Cleanup by SALCC's Circle K Club

     07/13/21 Campus Life

     The College's Circle K Club plays their part in protecting our environment by volunteering to cleanse local beaches of their litter.

   • You've Got This Mikaili

     07/13/21 Campus Life

     SALCC Staff and Daren Sammy OBE celebrate the return of Mikaili Charlemagne, who represented Saint Lucia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

   • Saint Lucian Collection Grows at HJFL

     07/09/21 Corporate

     The Hunter J. François Library receives a kind donation of five copies of The Fight for Belle Vue and Field of Power, from Dr. Venus Cherry and Dr. Travis Weekes.

   • SALCC Honours its Retirees

     07/01/21 Campus Life

     The Sir Arthur Lewis Community bids farewell to eleven long-standing members of staff, and commemorates them for their many years of service to the College and Community.

7. June 2021

   • French Ambassador Visits Sir Arthur Lewis Community College

     06/30/21 Corporate

     A representative group from Saint Lucia's French Embassy visited The College to solidify collaborative efforts between the Embassy, Alliance Francaise and the College.

   • Unthinking Caribbean Globalization

     06/18/21 Corporate

     Ambassador Federico Alberto Cuello Camilo, Ph. D - part of the roster of SALCC's UnThink Festival - outlines the Caribbean’s need to confront its weaknesses and collaborate internally.

   • Unthinking As The Next Normal

     06/18/21 Corporate

     A look back at the success and events of SALCC's UnThink Thought Festival.

8. May 2021

   • Minister of Education Visits SALCC

     05/24/21 Corporate

     The Honourable Dr. Gale Rigobert is briefed on the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College's latest achievements during an esteemed visit.

   • SALCC Unveils Four Dynamic BA Programmes

     05/04/21 Academics

     The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College proudly introduces four new Bachelor Degree Programmes to Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean region. These new programmes aim to facilitate growth in areas such as Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Environmental Studies and Public Health.

9. March 2021

   • SALCC Becomes Home to The Derek Walcott Library

     03/23/21 Corporate

     SALCC is now the proud home to the personal literature collection of Sir Derek Walcott. The official unveiling of the Derek Walcott Library took place on Friday, January 22, as part of the Nobel Laureate Festival.

   • Class of 2020's Successful Virtual Graduation

     03/16/21 Academics

     SALCC celebrates the great success of its inaugural Virtual Graduation Ceremony, which took place on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Top performers from each Division, received the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Award for Excellence, awarded to students who performed with distinction.

1. February 2020

   • SALCC Celebrates Dora Henry

     02/17/20 Campus Life

     SALCC celebrates the great success of its inaugural Virtual Graduation Ceremony, which took place on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Top performers from each Division, received the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Award for Excellence, awarded to students who performed with distinction.

2. January 2020

   • SALCC Lecturer, Attends ICHPS Conference

     01/16/20 Campus Life

     Mr. Nyo Serieux, Mathematics lecturer, had been selected to serve on the International Committee of the International Conference on Health Policy Statistics held in San Diego, California January 6-8 2020.

   • SALCC Staff and Students Give Back

     01/07/20 Campus Life

     The College's staff and students find some creative ways of giving back to their community this festive season.