1. SALCC's Students' Council host Free Haircuts Day ahead of Valentine's Day

    salcc's students' council host free haircuts day ahead of valentine's day
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    To assist students and staff in looking their best for Valentine’s Day, the SALCC Students’ Council partnered with two established barbers, Justin Mentor (Mentor the Barber) and Dyell the Barber, to provide free haircuts from 8:00am to 7:00pm on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

    The Council converted their office in B. Ed into a temporary barbershop where the two barbers provided excellent service to students and staff from morning till evening. The barbers provided haircuts, marks, eyebrow shaping and tinting.

    Follow Mentor the Barber on IG: @mentormadejust_in

    Follow Dyell the Barber on IG: @dyell_the_barber_

  2. Five SALCC Alumni Named to WIU Dean's List for Fall 2025

    five salcc alumni named to wiu dean's list for fall 2025
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    Five St. Lucian students earned a place on the Dean's List at Western Illinois University for the Fall 2025 semester. The undergraduate students, part of a growing cohort at the University, all earned GPA's greater than 3.6. Several of the students earned a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester.

    Recognized students are:

    • Renate M E D St. Helene (senior)
    • Bjarne Vivienne Fanis (junior)
    • Mya Skye Hippolyte (senior)
    • Heatha Eliebox (senior)
    • Amber Emmanuel (senior)

    WIU Provost, Mark Mossman noted that the University continues to be impressed with the performance of St. Lucian and Caribbean students at WIU. The Caribbean region students in general are a marker of excellence at WIU, Mossman said. They have truly enhanced the institution.

    Learn more about WIU's International Admissions by visiting their site.

  3. SALCC Student Accepted into Guadeloupe Boxing Programme

    salcc student accepted into guadeloupe boxing programme
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    SALCC Computer and Information Technology Year 1 student Daniel Martin (right in photo) is attending a three-month immersion programme at the Centre de Ressources, d’Expertise et de Performance Sportive (CREPS) in Guadeloupe.

    The two-time OECS boxing gold medallist, and his fellow boxing champion Hervé Charlemagne (left in photo), were awarded scholarships to participate in the programme which began in January 2026.

    For more information, read the St. Lucia Times' article, Saint Lucian boxers to take up Guadeloupe scholarships on this subject.

  4. SALCC Titans Fitness Club Hosts Dynamic Introductory SAMBO Seminar

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    The SALCC Titans Fitness Club held an energetic SAMBO seminar on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, led by Thaddeus Francis — St. Lucia’s only licensed SAMBO instructor and referee. The session offered students a hands-on introduction to the martial art, known for its practicality in self-defense.

    SAMBO was used by the Soviet Red Army in the early 1920's to improve their hand-to-hand combat abilities. Francis educated students on the principles behind SAMBO before leading participants through a series of foundational techniques. Students practiced standing throws such as the Reap, Foot Sweep, and Kharabeili, along with striking drills and ground transitions, including a triangle choke setup. A standout moment came during the demonstration of a joint lock known as “The Exorcist,” which showcased the precision and control required in SAMBO.

    Following positive feedback, the Titans Fitness Club is exploring plans to establish an official SALCC SAMBO team, aimed at preparing students for future SAMBO and amateur MMA competitions.

  5. Venezuelan Ambassador Hosts Cooking Session with SALCC Culinary Students

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    Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Saint Lucia, Her Excellency Leiff Liubliana Escalona Barrueta, hosted a cooking class with ten of our culinary students on November 10, 2025.

    The session was an extension of the Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival (LACFEST) hosted that same week. Ambassador Barrueta guided the students in how to make traditional Venezuela tequeños (cheese sticks) which were served on Thursday, Nov. 13 during the screening of the Venezuelan film, Alí Primera: The Voice Of A People.

    The Ambassador praised the culinary students for the skill in preparing the ingredients and in total, the team made 150 tequeños.

  6. SALCC Titans Fitness Club Empowers Students Through Self-Defense Training