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'Design for HLSCC dormitory to be completed by end of the year'- HLSCC President

Dr. Richard W. Georges, President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), has welcomed the announcement from the Minister of Education regarding the securing of funding for the construction of a dormitory for the college. Photo: Facebook
President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Dr. Richard W. Georges indicated that the design for the HLSCC dormitory is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Photo: VINO/file
President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Dr. Richard W. Georges indicated that the design for the HLSCC dormitory is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Photo: VINO/file
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Dr Richard W. Georges, President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), has welcomed the announcement from the Minister of Education regarding the securing of funding for the construction of a dormitory for the college.

During a press conference on Monday, March 2, 2026, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, announced that the ministry has secured funding for the dormitory.

Meeting with RDA

Dr Georges stated that the college and the ministry will meet with the RDA to discuss the next steps. 

"So that's where we're proceeding with the ministry and the college meeting shortly with the RDA to advance the RFP process for the design, that’s the 1st step, design and then costing."

He also mentioned that an interim solution is to acquire an apartment building to provide housing support for students, whether they are enrolled in academic programs or short professional courses.

Design to be completed by this year 

Furthermore, Dr Georges indicated that the design for the HLSCC dormitory is expected to be completed by the end of the year. He noted, "The ministry has allocated the funding for the design,which we intend to have completed before the end of this year."

5 Responses to “'Design for HLSCC dormitory to be completed by end of the year'- HLSCC President”

  • asura (07/03/2026, 12:36) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    these new generation of leaders are reaching for the stars
  • Really (08/03/2026, 07:26) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is said by every administration O work3d with at the college. Hearing this for over 20 years now. WATCH ON BUT DONT HOLD YOUR BREATH+!!
  • Dora (08/03/2026, 12:58) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Are the rich and famous going to he asked to contribute a building or two to help with the cost?
  • Native Tongue ???? (09/03/2026, 14:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ok. But don't let students live rent free at all or owe same.
  • hmm (11/03/2026, 01:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now only if he would give the staff a decent raise. Ms. Hodge, BKA Hodgie, leaving. College will never be the same. Poor Trix is going to be all alone.


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