PRESS RELEASE — Massy Stores (St. Lucia) Ltd. continues to invest in developing its people and strengthening its leadership pipeline, celebrating the successful graduation of 21 employees from its Super Lead Certificate Programme at a ceremony held on October 20, 2026, at its head office Innovation Hub in Castries. Delivered over 12 weeks in partnership with the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC), the programme was facilitated by Mr. Mario Chicot and designed to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills required to transition effectively from team members into supervisory roles.
The programme recorded impressive achievements, with all 21 participants scoring above 80%, including the highest score of 98.14%. These results reflect the graduates’ commitment to professional development while balancing academic requirements with their daily responsibilities. Addressing the graduates, Martin Dorville, Managing Director of Massy Stores (St. Lucia) Ltd., emphasized the importance of applying their newly acquired knowledge to strengthen team performance and empower others. His remarks reinforced the principle that effective leadership extends beyond individual achievement to creating opportunities for those around us to grow and succeed.
Valedictorian Veldalie Estephane described the occasion as more than a graduation ceremony, reflecting on the determination, personal growth and resilience demonstrated by participants throughout the programme. She acknowledged how the experience challenged graduates to move beyond their comfort zones and embrace new leadership responsibilities.
Guest speaker Shermalyn Sidonie-John commended Massy Stores for its continued investment in employee development, recognizing the importance of nurturing internal talent, preserving institutional knowledge and creating pathways for career advancement.
The Super Lead Programme forms part of Massy Stores’ broader commitment to building a high-performance, people-centered organization, where employees are empowered to take ownership, demonstrate accountability and contribute meaningfully to the customer experience. By strengthening supervisory capabilities and creating opportunities for internal advancement, the Company continues to reinforce its employee-led brand experience, recognizing that engaged, knowledgeable and empowered employees are essential to delivering exceptional service and sustainable business performance.
The graduates were encouraged to continue their professional development, explore opportunities beyond their current roles and apply their learning to inspire and support their colleagues.
Each participant received a certificate from the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, marking an important milestone in their professional journey. Massy Stores congratulates all 21 graduates on their achievement and remains committed to investing in its people as a foundation for stronger leadership, operational excellence and long-term organizational success.