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Hon Walwyn cries over ‘premature’ HLSCC accreditation announcement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Dr Karl Dawson, who was pivotal in ensuring that the college gains accreditation status, has found himself facing the wrath of Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn after he reportedly confirmed the news to the media ahead of the minister.
Dr Karl Dawson encouraged by support
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - First timer into politics and Virgin Islands Party (VIP) At Large candidate Dr Karl Dawson, who garnered the fifth highest vote tally, is humbled by the fact that so many supported him and said he will definitely consider running again.
HLSCC closer to accreditation status – Dr Bryan Penn
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – It was in the year 2012 that President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Dr karl Dawson had set out on a mission to have the institution become accredited. Today, according to the Acting President Dr Bryan Penn, the college is closer to achieving that goal.
‘We must address high cost of living’- Dr Karl Dawson
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI – The only male At Large candidate on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) ticket Dr Karl Dawson has pledged that the party, if and when elected to office, will address as an urgent priority the high cost of living which has saddled the backs of the ordinary people over the last three and a half years.
‘NDP will always serve their business interests first’ – Dr Karl Dawson
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Territorial At Large candidate for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Dr Karl Dawson said the National Democratic Party remains a party of a particular interest – business and economics – which will be served no matter what the party says to the contrary.
Bishop Cline questions Dr Karl Dawson’s ability as a politician
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Never a shy one to let his views on any issue or topic be publicly known even if highly controversial, senior pastor of the New Life Baptist Church John I. Cline said while he has no problem with ‘Ministers of the Gospel’ running for political office, he is not sure whether everyone is cut out for the job.
‘We’ll make early childhood education a priority’ – Dr Karl Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last evening May 16, 2015, Dr Karl Dawson, President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, officially launched his At Large candidacy under the Virgin Islands Party banner, giving a commitment to look at education policies surrounding early childhood education to set a foundation for a brighter future of the territory.
UPDATE: ‘13 prepared & qualified persons ready for June 8’ - Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has reiterated the party’s readiness to contest the elections in the territory now that the date has been signalled by Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith as June 8, 2015.
‘Make FS book mandatory for citizenship’ – Mr Robert A. Mathavious
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Financial Service Commission (FSC) Mr Robert A. Mathavious was supported by President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Dr Karl Dawson in his call for persons seeking citizenship in the Virgin Islands (VI) to have vast knowledge of the financial services (FS) of the Territory.
Lack of increment paid may impact performance @ HLSCC - Dr Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Dr. Karl Dawson has warned that the lack of paid increments to his staff and faculty at the college may “impact how they perform their duties at the institution.”

