All News Articles Published by SALCC

  • SALCC Principal and Students' Council President to Attend 10th OECS Council of Ministers: Education Meeting

    News Category: Corporate

    SALCC Principal Dr. Madgerie Jameson-Charles, and Student's Council President Giovanni Janvier will represent the College at the 10th Council of Ministers: Education Meeting, hosted under the OECS.

  • Female Students at SALCC Receive Tool Kits from RESDP Scholarship

    News Category: Academics

    Twenty-two female students pursuing Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at SALCC receive tool kits from the Renewable Energy Sector Development Project Scholarship Programme.

  • SALCC Welcomes New Cohort of Health and Wellness Students

    News Category: Academics

    On Monday Aug. 25, the Faculty of Health and Wellness at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) held a welcome ceremony for its new cohort of students. This cohort includes students entering the programmes of Nursing, Public Health, Health Aide and Nurse Midwifery.

  • SALCC and Orbtronics Forge Innovative Partnership

    News Category: Corporate

    Innovation comes full circle as SALCC joins forces with local tech juggernaut Orbtronics, founded by proud alumni of the College. The partnership was launched virtually on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

  • SALCC Celebrates CTA’s Graduating Cohort of Business Owners

    News Category: Corporate

    Tourism business owners received their certification from the Community Tourism Basic Training Programme on Thursday August 7, a collaboration between SALCC and the Community Tourism Agency (CTA).

  • Students Innovate at SALCC Agriculture Hackathon

    News Category: Corporate

    Twenty-seven participants competed in a Digital Agriculture Hackathon, a collaboration between SALCC and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).

  • Over 300 St. Lucians Complete CVQ Training through HCRP and Sir Arthur Lewis Community College

    News Category: Corporate

    SALCC in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, celebrated the graduation of over 300 participants from the Human Capital Resilience Programme on July 17, 2025.

  • SALCC Celebrates Graduation of 135 Saint Lucia Fire Service Officers from Specialized Training Programmes

    News Category: Corporate

    135 members of the Saint Lucia Fire Service graduated from specialized training programmes facilitated by the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College.

  • SALCC Celebrates Graduating Cohort from Business of the Arts Programme

    News Category: Corporate

    Local creatives graduate from the Business of the Arts Certificate Programme, a collaboration between SALCC and the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF). Launched in 2023, the programme achieved its goal of equipping creatives with the entrepreneurial skills essential to help them thrive in a dynamic economy.

  • SALCC Signs Landmark Agreement with DeVry University to Expand Global Academic Pathways

    News Category: Corporate

    SALCC and DeVry University officially sign an MOU establishing a strategic partnership that opens global doors for Caribbean students. The agreement marks DeVry’s first articulation and referral agreement in St. Lucia, placing SALCC at the forefront of international academic collaboration.

  • Building Math Confidence: SALCC Supports Math Camp 2025

    News Category: Corporate

    In support of efforts to remedy Saint Lucian students’ struggles with Mathematics, SALCC has returned as a partner for The St. Lucia Mathematics Camp (2025).

  • A Historic Moment: SALCC Hosts Nigerian President

    News Category: Corporate

    As part of his visit to Saint Lucia, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Sir Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was welcomed to SALCC for a special ceremony held in his honour.

  • SALCC Meets with Latin American Ambassadors

    News Category: Corporate

    SALCC senior leadership met with several Latin American ambassadors to discuss possible collaborations in support of cultural exchange and promotion.

  • SALCC Hosts Caribbean Workshop for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme

    News Category: Corporate

    The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College faciliatates one in a series of virtual workshops in support of 2025 nominations for UNESCO's MoWLAC Initiative.

  • SALCC Prioritizes Faculty Development Through Specialized Training Initiatives

    News Category: Corporate

    As part of its commitment to student success, the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College conducted its annual Faculty Professional Development Training from May to June, 2025.

  • SALCC Students Benefit from OECS Global Investment Summit

    News Category: Academics

    SALCC students Sherissa St. Marie and Samaki Daniel attended the OECS Global Investment Summit from May 28 to 30, 2025.

  • SALCC alumni Dylan Paul becomes the first Saint Lucian to earn an MBA from Harvard Business School

    News Category: Academics

    SALCC proudly congratulates alumni Dylan Paul on becoming the first Saint Lucian to graduate from the Harvard Business School with a Master of Business Administration.

  • Taiwanese Ambassador Nicole Su Visits SALCC

    News Category: Corporate

    Her Excellency Nicole Y.C. Su, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), paid a courtesy visit to SALCC on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

  • SALCC Offers Full Scholarship to 2025 Junior Minister of Tourism

    News Category: Academics

    Ms. Jeanic Polius, winner of the 2025 National Tourism Public Speaking Competition, is awarded a full scholarship to SALCC.

  • SALCC Alumni Excel at Western Illinois University

    News Category: Corporate

    Three SALCC alumni formed part of the 2025 Graduating Class of Western Illinois University in the May 10 Commencement Exercises. They were among more than 50 Caribbean students who earned degrees at all levels.

  • VALIRI Hosts Seminars Promoting Local Research and Graduate Success for Saint Lucians

    News Category: Corporate

    SALCC and The Vaughan A. Lewis Institute for Research and Innovation to host two seminars aimed at strengthening academic research and graduate readiness among Saint Lucians.

  • SALCC Hosts Delegation from the France-Caribbean Friendship Group

    News Category: Corporate

    SALCC warmly welcomed the delegation of the France-Caribbean Friendship Group from the French Senate. The visit served as a means of strengthening ties between France and the Caribbean region.

  • SALCC Students Debate Police Powers Bill at Youth Parliament

    News Category: Campus Life

    As part of Saint Lucia's 46th Independence celebrations, students of SALCC participated in the annual Youth Parliament forum on February 4 and 5, 2025.

  • SALCC Students Shine at the National Awards of Excellence

    News Category: Academics

    The 17th annual National Awards of Excellence celebrated the achievements of Saint Lucia's top-performing students, including new students and recent graduates of SALCC.

  • SALCC Hosts Martinican Exchange Students

    News Category: Campus Life

    SALCC hosts a cohort of Martinican students and their lecturers, as part of an exchange programme.

  • Hunter J. François Library to Host First-Ever Saint Lucian Book Fair at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College

    News Category: Corporate

    SALCC's The Hunter J. François Library is proud to announce its inaugural Saint Lucian Book Fair, Writers in the Spotlight, scheduled for January 24, 2025 as part of the Nobel Laureate Festival celebrations at the College.

  • HJFL Joins International Federation of Library Associations

    News Category: Corporate

    The Hunter J. François Library proudly announces its membership with the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

  • SALCC Alumnus Jayde Thomas Launches Debut Poetry Collection

    News Category: Campus Life

    SALCC celebrates the book launch of alumni Jayde Thomas, as he contributes to St. Lucia's ever-growing literary scene with his debut poetry collection, The Heart's Mind.

  • Francis Suraj - A TVET Pioneer

    News Category: Campus Life

    SALCC extends our condolences to the family of Francis Suraj, who passed away on August 15, 2024 at the age of 90 years old. With over 40 years of service in education, Suraj was passionate about TVET and left both a local and regional impact through his work.

  • SALCC helps Even The Odds with Math Camp St. Lucia 2024

    News Category: Corporate

    To empower St. Lucian secondary school students to perform better at mathematics, SALCC has returned as a partner for the second installment of Math Camp St Lucia.

  • SALCC and CTA Forge Strategic Partnership for Community Empowerment through Education

    News Category: Corporate

    Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) and Community Tourism Agency (CTA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaborative relationship aimed at fostering educational and training initiatives.

  • SALCC and SLFS Forge Partnership to Enhance Professional Development Training

    News Category: Corporate

    SALCC and the Saint Lucia Fire Service formally sign an MOU to establish collaborative efforts towards advancing professional development in the field of Fire Fighting and Emergency Management.

  • JICA Donation Enriches Special Collections of Hunter J. François Library

    News Category: Corporate

    The Hunter J. François Library proudly accepted a remarkable book donation from the Read Japan Project, marking a significant step towards cultural exchange and collaboration.

  • Creole Good Turn by SALCC Interact Club

    News Category: Campus Life

    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 and NSDC Lead Groundbreaking Initiative for Menstrual Equity

    News Category: 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

    News Category: Academics

    SALCC congratulates 2019 alumnus Rahym Augustin-Joseph on his selection as Valedictorian for the upcoming UWI Cave Hill Campus Graduation on October 21, 2023.

  • HJFL Recognized by Helen's Daughters

    News Category: Corporate

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

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

    News Category: Corporate

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

  • Launch of Mathematics Camp in Saint Lucia

    News Category: 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.

  • SALCC Students Rewarded for Achievements in Promoting Regional Integration

    News Category: Campus Life

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

  • SALCC Participates in French Dictation Competition

    News Category: Academics

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

  • Final Graduating Cohort of JENNÈS Upskilling Academy

    News Category: Academics

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

  • Jayde Thomas Caps Third Place in ECCB Poetry Competition

    News Category: Campus Life

    Second year student Jayde Thomas is the Third Place Winner in the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's 2022 Youth Poetry Competition.

  • SHE's Great! STEAM Career Fair

    News Category: Corporate

    Members from SALCC's Science & Technology and Marketing Units participated in the SHE's GREAT! STEAM Camp Career Fair.

  • First Graduating Cohort of JENNÈS Upskilling Programme

    News Category: Academics

    The first cohort of students within the Upskilling Academy's JENNÈS Programme graduated after three months of their respective studies.

  • SALCC and Taiwanese Partners Inspire Entrepreneurship in Laborie

    News Category: Corporate

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

  • SALCC Hosts Fifth Annual Windward Islands Debating Competition

    News Category: Campus Life

    Community colleges from around the Caribbean debate on critical issues as part of the 5th Annual Installment of the WIDC.

  • Dr. Cato Laurencin Visits SALCC

    News Category: Corporate

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

  • Taiwan Continues to Invest

    News Category: Corporate

    As the Government of Taiwan deepens its bilateral ties with Saint Lucia, the island's youth stand to benefit from innovative programmes offered by the JENNÈS Vocational Skills Training Project, through SALCC's Upskilling Academy.

  • Future Leaders Youth Forum

    News Category: 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

    News Category: Campus Life

    SALCC student Melanie James emerges as thr 1st place winner in the 17-19 category of the 2021 ECCB/RSS-ARU Creative Youth Competition.

  • SALCC and Taiwan offer Leadership Training in Digital Education

    News Category: 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).

  • SALCC Supports SVGCC

    News Category: Campus Life

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

  • MOU Signing between SALCC and The Taiwan Technical Mission

    News Category: Corporate

    The Technical Mission of Taiwan and The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College continue to forge ties in their commitment to transforming the innovative and entrepreneurial landscape of Saint Lucia.

  • Minister of Education Visits SALCC

    News Category: Corporate

    The Honourable Dr. Gale Rigobert was the guest of SALCC on May 14, 2021. During her visit, she was updated on the achievements and successes of the College dudring its latest academic period.

  • SALCC Unveils New Bachelor's Programmes

    News Category: Academics

    SALCC introduces four new Bachelor's Degree Programmes to Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean region. These new programmes target subject areas such as business, tourism, environmental studies and public health.

  • A Successful Virtual Graduation: Class of 2020

    News Category: 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.