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SALISES in the NewsOnCampus interview with Dr. Patricia Northover, Senior Fellow, Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), Mona, on Food Security leading up to the SALISES 22nd Annual Conference held onSeptember 28–30, 2021 under the theme “Re-imaginingDevelopment for Small Island Developing States(SIDS): Post-Pandemic Transformations”. September 26,2021.OnCampus interview with Dr Arlene Bailey, Senior Research Fellow, SALISES, Mona, on the “UNDP/SALISES/CAPRI Socioeconomic Impact Assessment (SEIA) studyof COVID-19 in Jamaica”. November 28, s/interview-drpatricia-northover-food-securityThe Gleaner. “PM expands HEART Trust Board”. January 25, 2022.Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee named to HEART/NSTATrust BoardDr Dacia Leslie, Research Fellow, SALISES, Mona, discussed “Recidivism” as it relates to “Breaking the Cycleof Crime” during a Smile Jamaica interview on TVJ. November 24, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v 4xU4iOu1qxk&ab channel ticle/news/20220125/pmexpands-heart-trust-boardSir Arthur Lewis Week 2022In celebration of Sir Arthur Lewis Week, SALISES host-celebrates his research contributions to economic policyed a Research for Development online forum on Januaryand process in the Caribbean. The St. Lucia-born econo-31. The forum included presentations from 12 SALISESmist was a Nobel Prize Laureate (1979) as well as a for-staff from across the region and was chaired by Dr Corinmer president of the Caribbean Development Bank. HisBailey, Senior Fellow, SALISES, Cave Hill, and Ms. Alli-legacy surrounds pioneering research in economicson Fung, President, SALISES Alumni.growth and development, particularly involving developing countries. The University of the West Indies de-In honour of Black History Month and Sir Arthur Lew-clared January 23 “W Arthur Lewis Day” in 2018 whenis’s legacy, SALISES offered a 30% discount on selectedit celebrated its 70th anniversary.Social and Economic Studies (SES) hard copies in store.This offer was extended until February 28, 2022. A dis-The annual Sir Arthur Distinguished Lecture is sched-play of the available SES for sale was placed in the Monauled for April 26, 2022, and will be delivered by Dr Car-Main Library and advertised throughout the UWI net-la Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Commu-work.nity (CARICOM).SALISES annually commemorates the work of Sir Arthur Lewis, the University’s first vice-chancellor, and7

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Derek Gordon Databank – New Data SetsThe Derek Gordon Data Bank recently acquired an Inter-issues, human resources, financing strategies, and busi-American Development Bank micro-data set of businessness strategy.establishments in 13 CARICOM countries. The surveyTo access this and other data sets from the Databank foracademic research or teaching, please visit our websiteat or information.covers numerous topics, including general informationon the business, sales and marketing, production andoperations, innovation projects, risks and safety/securityNorman Girvan Documentation Centre –Citation GeneratorsA citation generator is a free online service that helpses, remember: none of them are foolproof!users to create bibliographic citations automatical-Therefore, it is strongly recommended that citationsly. Library catalogues and databases offer an one-clickgenerated by these tools be checked against online APA,function to create an auto citation to the item beingMLA or Chicago style guides, or printed handbooks/searched. The websites provide various online formsmanuals kept at the Circulation Desk at the Normanwhere users can fill in bibliographic information takenGirvan Documentation Centre, or talk to a librarian forfrom the item at their hands. As for bibliographichelp.management systems, users have to upload bibliograph-ic records into the system, which can help create either ahttps://www.citationmachine.net/single citation or entire bibliographies for their project.https://www.easybib.com/Citation generators bring convenience to users at thehttps://www.bibliography.com/cost of quality. Whichever citation generator one choos-Student Highlight – Keenan FalconerKeenan Falconer, re-institutions and multilateral development agenciescipient of the Primewhere he has spearheaded significant national develop-Minister’sment projects and initiatives. He is presently the SpecialNationalYouth Award for ExcellenceProject Officer at the Bank of Jamaica.2021What were your reasons for selecting SALISES and the(Academics), was aMSc. programme?student at the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute ofThe MSc. in Development Studies and by extension theSocial and Economicwider SALISES community appealed to me because ofStudies(SALISES),the wide range of course options, which I found fasci-Mona, where he com-nating because of their multidisciplinary nature. Frompleted a Master of Science (MSc.) in Development Stud-what I knew of SALISES beforehand, and its previousies, with a concentration in Economic Development Poli-iterations, the Institute perfectly aligned with my owncy. Keenan is an economist and development specialistideological and philosophical orientation geared to-with over five years’ experience at various governmentwards certain values associated with Third World devel11

opment, social justice and regional integration. Moreo-bates and discussions. Reading for my degree was pleas-ver, several renowned scholars from the Caribbean ofurable overall, and my skills in both research and writ-international repute, whose work I had been familiaring were honed exponentially. SALISES has reinvigorat-with, further burnished the reputation of SALISES anded my passion for academic work, and I am grateful toconfirmed in my mind that this was truly the place to bebe still associated with the Institute as an alumnus, dur-in order to advance not only my professional career oring which time I have assisted Fellows with their re-academic credentials, but also my personal develop-search and been given the opportunity to participate inment. Coupled with the fact that my background was inseveral conferences and events.economics, this made a specialisation in economic devel-What are your future endeavours?opment policy a natural choice.My ultimate career goal, which I hope to accomplishHow was your experience at SALISES?within the next decade, is to work at a senior level of aMy experience was exceptionally fulfilling and enrich-large, multilateral development institution, such as theing. While I knew that pursuing the programme full-United Nations Development Progrmame (UNDP), thetime would have allowed me to complete it in one year,World Bank, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) orwhich was convenient for my own purposes, my onlythe Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). I believeregret was that I did not spend more time. The interac-that my degree from SALISES makes me well-positionedtions with both my lecturers and members of adminis-to contribute to effective policy formulation and imple-trative staff were seamless. The content was both engag-mentation for Jamaica and the Caribbean through any oring and absorbing, and I thoroughly relished class de-possibly even all of the aforementioned avenues.Retirement FunctionOn October 14, 2021, SALISES bid farewell to two of ouris no doubt that you will be riddled with mixed emo-long-serving members of staff, Mrs. Sonia Amos-Davistions. You’ll feel excited for the new opportunities andand Ms. Annie Paul. As the time finally came to saychallenges that await you in this next chapter of life, butgoodbye, we thanked them for their contribution to theat the same time, it can be hard to say goodbye to a life’sInstitute and their hard work over many years.worth of memories and relationships.To Sonia and Annie: We know it is a big decision, butRetirement may be an ending, a closing, but it is also a newnow is that perfect moment for reflection and relaxationbeginning. – Catherine Pulsiferas well as spending more quality time with your lovedones. As you embark on your retirement journey, there12

Citation – Annie PaulThe legend that is Annie PaulAs a writer, she has not only published in numerouswas born in Kerala, India, ajournals and magazines but continues to maintain herplace made famous by the bookblog, Active Voice, and her Twitter feed, which haveThe God of Small Things, winnerboth been quoted in various international media. Sheof the Booker Prize in 1997. Des-has also worked collaboratively with others to actualizetiny brought Annie here to us inpublishing and writing projects of high quality, such asJamaica, and she decided tobeing a founding editor of Small Axe, a journal and plat-make it her home for the lastform for Caribbean criticism, published by Duke Uni-thirty-plus years. She holds a BA in Literature, a BSc inversity.Journalism and a MA in Sociology. Annie is a writer,In 2018, Annie established an online magazine calledcritic, editor, blogger and tweeter. She has thirty years ofPREE for new contemporary writing from and about theexperience in the field of publishing, which includes de-Caribbean. It publishes original works of fiction, non-signing high-quality publications, while her online writ-fiction, poetry, essays, and interviews. Annie will surelying has been referenced in various international media.be busy during her retirement as she continues to main-Her most recent major publication was in 2020 and pro-tain her presence in the online environment.vides an engaging and lively biography of a globallyHer colleagues and co-workers all agree that she dis-renowned Caribbean intellectual, Stuart Hall.plays a no-nonsense, no-foolishness attitude when itHer career at The UWI began in 1989 as co-ordinator ofcomes to her work. She always displays a strong sensethe UWI Publishers Association (UWIPA), where sheof justice and humour which is also evident in her writ-undertook the production of the sales catalogue listingings. Staff past and present describe her as direct andpublications for all three Insitutes of Social and Econom-fair, with a sharp eye for detail. They know that whenic Research (ISERs) and all publishing units on campus.she is in office and focused on her reading and writing,During the period 1990–92, Annie was the Assistant Edi-there must be no interruptions.tor at ISER and produced the ISER Working Paper Series, books and monographs. It was during this timeOn the occasion of your retirement, Annie, we all wantwhen she designed and produced the Caribbean Review ofto thank you for your many years of great leadership asBooks, a UWIPA publication designed to advertise andyou consistently employed your various skills to workpromote UWI publications. From August 1992 to Sep-for the betterment of the Institute, University and thetember 2021, Annie held the position of Publicationsregion. Everyone agrees that you possess a combinationOfficer and Head of the Publications Section at ISER/of vision, compassion and wisdom – crucial qualities forSALISES.effectively managing the Publications Section. Many ofus have additional personal reasons for our gratitude,As managing editor of the journal, Social and Economicfor you have given special attention to our specificStudies, she consistently worked to improve its accessi-needs, and we are grateful and appreciative of your carebility, viability and visibility. Some of her key achieve-and support. All those who have worked with youments with SES include: the redesign of the cover, SES’sthroughout your fruitful career will feel your absence,inclusion in ProQuest and EBSCO databases, the pro-especially when we dot our I’s and cross our T’s. Weduction of several special issues from papers deliveredthank you for all that you have done and all that youat SALISES conferences, and negotiation of an agree-have taught us and send our very best wishes for a hap-ment with JSTOR for the online access to the entire backpy retirement.run of the SES from 1953. In recent years, Annie workedassiduously to overhaul and reposition the SES for the21st century.13

CongratulationsProfessor Aldrie Henry-LeeDr. Stephen JohnsonCongratulations to Professor Henry-Lee on her appoint-On the birth of his son, Sebastian Johnson. May his pres-ment as a UWI Strategic Coordinator. Professor Henry-ence bring enormous joy and happiness to your life!Lee is part of a team of coordinators that has been taskedWelcome Sebastian to the SALISES family.with helping to ensure the effective synchronisation ofMs. Rushana Mightyoperational activities and new initiatives across TheUWI system, as the University further advances its Tri-On receiving the Dorothy Collins Prize for the graduat-ple A Strategic Plan. The coordinators will complementing postgraduate student with the most outstanding aca-the current management structure, serving as data gath-demic performance in Library and Information Studies.erers and knowledge providers to the Executive Man-SALISES Alumniagement Team and facilitating a strengthened infor-Ms Allison Fung and Dr. Heather Ricketts on being re-mation network of Principals and PVCs.cipients of the Vice-Chancellor’s award for Excellence inProfessor Henry-Lee’s focus as a UWI Strategic Coordi-Service to the University Community.nator is on Gender Equity and Justice, which perfectlyKeenan Falconer on being the recipient of the Primefits her career as an advocate for the vulnerable in socie-Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence 2021ty, especially children. We wish Professor Henry-Lee(Academics).much success in her new role and are assured, from herwell-established track record, that she will make a posi-Jovan Johnson on being named the 2021 Journalist of thetive impact that will help to further advance The UWI.Year. Jovan is a Senior Staff Reporter at the Gleaner.Congratulations to Professor Henry-Lee on her appointment to the Board of HEART/NSTA Trust.Dr. Dacia LeslieOn receiving the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission 2021 Research Impact Awards, Reseach outputstream, for her article “Reassessing Conditions of‘Prison’ in Jamaica”, published in International CriminalJustice Review.Condolences Dr. William ‘Bill’ Riviere, past lecturer at theConortium Graduate School of Social Sciences(CGSS) and Research Fellow at the Insitute of Socialand Economic Research (ISER), Mona, passed awayon November 30, 2021. Condolences to Professor Henry-Lee and her familyon the passing of her father-in-law in January 2022.14

Christmas “Xmask” FunctionThe 2021 office Christmas function was all about reconnecting colleagues who had not seen each other formonths and forging new bonds. Not lavish, as the glamour was offset, however, by an emphasis on Covidcompliant celebrations. Like everything else, it had beenmoved partially to Zoom (it’s still a thing) with a smallnumber of staff members in the conference room andindivdual offices.To keep the spirits high, our MC Staciann took usthrough a number of activities which provided the opportunity for staff to relax and reconnect with each other. The high point of the event was the Xmask paradewhere staff got to show off their talent and creativity inthe design of their Xmask. Big up to Dr. PatriciaNorthover who came with a spirit of engagement andvibes virtually, and Dr. Natalie Dietrich Jones who lefther spark as she successfully passed her informal audition to be part of the SALISES choir.Another year of virtual togetherness made celebratingChristmas collectively more important than ever beforeas we strengthened the WE-Feeling with our co-workersand created a positive atmosphere for the upcomingyear.15

Random Acts of KindnessDon’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but byand making others feel good through randomthe seeds that you plant. – Robert Louis Steven-acts of kindness. Staff members, selected by ansonanonymous donor, each received unexpectedThe transformation of the office into scheduledkindness bestowed upon them. Let us continueonline meetings, without water cooler interac-to practise kindness and pass it on to others.tions, casual lunches, and coffee breaks withJust think about how great it would be if eve-colleagues, does not provide the same oppor-ryone took some time to make someone smile.tunities for social connection as pre COVID-19.The power of kindness can mitigate the illWithout them, it can be much harder to findeffects of our increasingly online social world.joy in our work.How do we change the world? One random act ofSo, what can we do about it? In Decemberkindness at a time. – Morgan Freeman2021, we decided to dedicate to doing goodMs Newman (far left) presenting tokens to recipients of random acts of kindness.SALISES RegionalProfessor Hamid GhanyHis appointment as Honorary Professor is for the periodOctober 1, 2021 to July 31, 2023.The University of the West Indies(The UWI) conferred the title -‘Honorary Professor’ on or Hamid Ghany for his significant contributions to ConstituProfessor Corin Baileytional and Parliamentary Affairsat The UWI and across the region. Professor Ghany isCongratulations to Dr Corin Baileycurrently serving at The UWI on attachment to the Siron his promotion to the rank of Pro-Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studiesfessor.(SALISES), St. Augustine Campus.16

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Dietrich Jones, Natalie. 2022. The Christian's response to Migrants, Bethel Baptist Church Open Sunday School, January 30, 2022. Sustainable Agriculture Dietrich Jones, Natalie. 2022. Migration, crises, policy options and responses in Caribbean SIDS, January 31, 2022. team who prepared a presentation (PowerPoint) for the Henry-Lee, Aldrie .