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Applications open for James J. Harris Scholarship Programme @ HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Applications are now open for the James J. Harris Scholarship Programme for accounting studies at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
HLSCC donates essential science equipment to 3 secondary schools
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Science and Mathematics Department of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has donated science equipment to three secondary schools in the Territory.
Bring back ‘the village’ to help our children- Hon de Castro
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has said bringing back the village mentality in the community is an important element to raising the children of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Some students suffer from severe mental health challenges- CEO Orlandette R. Crabbe
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With indiscipline being a persistent issue in schools, Acting Chief Education Officer (CEO) Orlandette R. Crabbe has disclosed that the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports exhausts a multitude of approaches and interventions before deciding to remove a student from school either temporarily or permanently.
HLSCC & UVI sign agreement for combined degree programmes
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI- As the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, the college and the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) signed an articulation agreement to establish combined degree programmes.
Inter-Secondary School Debates begin February 5
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The annual Inter-Secondary School Debates begin on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre’s Activity Hall.
HLSCC is ‘more than an education institution’- Dr Georges
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Dr Richard W. Georges said the college is looking towards the future of the institution as they celebrate a milestone anniversary this year.
VI’s London Office reminds potential students of study abroad opportunities
LONDON, England, UK- The BVI London Office has put out a reminder to Virgin Islands students looking for an opportunity to further their studies in the United Kingdom (UK) through the UK student financing opportunities.
‘Education is an investment; not an expense’- Hon. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), on December 18, 2024, outlined significant strides funding for education and infrastructure during the 2025 budget debate.
ESHS Inter-Secondary Chess Tournament champions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In a riveting culmination to the 2024 Inter-Secondary Chess Tournament, Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) emerged victorious, clinching first place in both the junior and senior categories.

