SALCC Student Debate
The SALCC Debate Society kicked off Nobel Laureate Week with a debate, the moot for which was Saint Lucia's annual celebration of our two Nobel Laureates is more ceremonial than consequential.
The Proposition team consisted of SALCC students Shyne Savory, Faith Regis, and Rhea Barrett, while the Opposition consisted of Sharm Peter, Cameron Gustave, and Sade Gustave.
Ultimately the Proposition won the debate, scoring 689 points out of a total 780. Team member Rhea Barrett was awarded a trophy for Best Speaker.
Sir Arthur Lewis Memorial Lecture
The second day of Nobel Laureate Week featured the annual Memorial Lecture for Sir Arthur Lewis. This year's iteration featured Dr. James Fletcher delivering his lecture, "Navigating the Future: Applying the Teachings of Sir William Arthur Lewis to Saint Lucia's 21st Century Development Challenges".
In his lecture, Dr. Fletcher discussed the principles advocated by Sir Arthur Lewis, and how they can contribute to the revitalisation of Saint Lucia's economy, while mitigating pressing issues in our island's society such as crime and infrastructural instability.
Wreath Laying
The annual wreath laying ceremony took place at 10AM, with the families of Sir Arthur Lewis and Sir Derek Walcott in attendance, alongside specially invited guests and staff of SALCC. This year's featured speaker was Monsignor Honourable Dr. Patrick Anthony.
SALCC Day of Excellence
The SALCC Day of Excellence concluded the 2024 Nobel Laureate Festival and was marked by stunning performances from the College's Creative and Performing Arts Club, as well as specially invited guests such as local musician Arthur Allain and student musician Mateo Hubain.
Most notably, the day marked the conclusion of two stunning murals commemorating the outstanding achievements of Saint Lucia's two Nobel Laureates, Sir Arthur Lewis and Sir Derek Walcott. Both murals currently reside on either side of the Morne Campus' IET Building.
The mural project was masterminded by Mr. Naja Simeon, an alumni of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. Offering their support was passionate and dedicated team of SALCC students, as well as team from Caribbean Elective, a student-mobility provider that creates impactful student-lead initiatives in the Caribbean.
The students who assisted with mural were:
- Alexa Jules
- Annabelle Casimir
- Anna Maria Charles
- Avalana Oculien
- Britney Leon
- Chloe St. Mark
- Gaymia Sewak
- Jequella Freeman
- Kera Jn. Baptiste
- Marie-Louise Joseph
- Marissa Jean
- Muhammed McLorrain
- Nhij Myers
- Phoebe Pop
- Raiven Gabriel
- Shana Edward
- Zina Mangal