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Individuals urged to obtain food handler's certificate ahead of Emancipation Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development, through the Environmental Health Division, has encouraged individuals who plan on handling food during the 2025 Emancipation Festival to obtain a food handler's certificate.
14 students in Cohort 3 of CMI Level 5 Diploma Programme @ HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The third cohort of the Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) began on March 27, 2025, with 14 new students.
VI lacks proper human resources in hospitality & tourism industry- Keisha Davis-Barnes
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Director of Culinary and Hospitality Studies at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Mrs Keisha Davis-Barnes has said the Virgin Islands (VI) does not currently have the human resources necessary to deliver good service in the Tourism and Hospitality industry.
VIPSLI to offer globally recognised Customer Service Certification in 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI) is poised to revolutionise customer service standards within the public sector, with the launch of a globally recognised Customer Service Certification in 2025.
20 undergoing 18-month cricket umpire certification course
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Cricket Association (BVICA) has commenced its inaugural Umpire Certification Programme, registering 20 participants for this transformative 18-month initiative.
Over 12 schools could be certified Safe/Smart soon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information and Education Manager at the Department of Disaster Management, Mrs Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel has said the department is looking to certify its largest number of Safe and Smart Schools later this year.
HLSCC prepares workforce with new concrete construction training and NCCER Certification
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is excited to announce the launch of its Concrete Construction Training Programme, a unique opportunity for individuals to gain internationally recognised certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
7 Special Education Teachers complete OECS course
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seven Special Education Teachers in the Virgin Islands have completed the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commonwealth of Learning Assistive Technology course.
Local entrepreneurs receive certifications from Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – After four months of intense training, twenty-one local entrepreneurs are now more equipped to navigate the economy since receiving certificates of certification or participation from the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship’s accelerator programme.
BVIAA intensifies focus on Human Capital Development
BEEF ISLAND, VI- The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) is intensifying its focus on Human Capital Development as part of its strategy to enhance its organisational effectiveness and its competitiveness in the regional aviation industry.

