Sir Roy Augier at his 100th birthday in December
Retired University of the West Indies Professor Sir Roy Augier is dead.
Professor Augier, who celebrated his 100th birthday last December, reportedly passed away peacefully at home on Sunday.
Born Fitzroy Richard Augier on December 17, 1924, in St. Lucia, his academic career brought him to the Institute of Social and Economic Research at The University of the West Indies Mona campus in 1954, where he was appointed a junior research fellow.
Over the years, Professor Augier became an influential figure in UWI's administration.
He served as dean of the Faculty of Arts and General Studies from 1967 to 1972, acting principal of the Cave Hill campus, and pro vice-chancellor from 1972 to 1990.
As a historian, Professor Augier co-authored several key texts in Caribbean history, including The Making of the West Indies (1960), The Report on the Rastafarian Movement (1961), and Sources of West Indian History (1962).
But he is perhaps best known for his foundational role in the establishment of the Caribbean Examinations Council.
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