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June 12th, 2026
HLSCC granted accreditation to offer 4-year degree programmes

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will begin offering internationally accredited four-year degree programmes, having received official accreditation. This development marks a significant advancement in higher education in the Virgin Islands.

June 12th, 2026
Rhiann Ramlall & Erisha Bobb are top students of HLSCC's Class of 2026

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Business Administration major Rhiann Ramlall received the President’s Award for the highest full-time GPA, while Accounting and Finance major Erisha Bobb was awarded the President’s Award for the highest part-time GPA during the 33rd graduation ceremony of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).

June 11th, 2026
HLSCC alumna Kristin C. Frazer designs chef jackets for Culinary Arts programme

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– In a move that underscores the power of alumni achievement and industry driven education, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has launched newly designed chef jackets created by HLSCC alumna Kristin C. Frazer, Founder and Creative Director of Trefle Inc., for use within the College’s Culinary Arts Programme.

June 5th, 2026
VI crowned Champions of CTO Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase

NEW YORK, USA- The Virgin Islands team, consisting of Adrianne Thomas, Auri-Ana El Shabaz, and Naomi A. Onwufuju from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), has been named the champions of the 2026 CTO Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase.

May 26th, 2026
VI named among finalists for CTO Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase

NEW YORK, USA- The Virgin Islands has been named a finalist in the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase, a hallmark event of the Caribbean Week in New York.

May 1st, 2026
HLSCC 'working on bringing back’ Performing Arts Series- Dr Richard W. Georges

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Performing Arts series may soon make a comeback at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), according to its President, Dr Richard W. Georges.

April 28th, 2026
Groundbreaking for HSLCC dormitories anticipated next year- HSLCC President

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The President of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Mr Richard W. Georges, has expressed optimism that the groundbreaking for student dormitories at HLSCC’s Paraquita Bay campus will take place next year.

April 23rd, 2026
BVIEC & HLSCC advance hands-on technical training through MOU

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) are continuing to strengthen technical education and workforce development through their ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the first cohort of students expected to begin hands-on training next fall semester on Diesel Engine 11 at BVIEC’s Long Bush facility.

April 15th, 2026
MoU & Deed of Contribution signed for design of student dormitories @HLSCC

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- “This isn't just a routine action. It is a statement of intent. It is a declaration that the Virgin Islands is ready to take another bold stride in strengthening our education system, expanding opportunities for our people, and positioning our Territory for a more diversified and resilient future.”

April 4th, 2026
Let's Build VI launched to put Virgin Islanders at centre of national development

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, today officially launched the Let’s Build VI National Scholarship Programme, a landmark national initiative designed to equip Virgin Islanders with the skills, qualifications, and confidence needed to build, serve, and sustain the future of the Territory.

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